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Molleturo

Polylepis Forest Campsite

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Ecuador

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Molleturo

Polylepis Forest Campsite

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Polylepis Forest Campsite

Name: Polylepis Forest Campsite
Rating: 2

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Location: Molleturo, Azuay, Ecuador

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1. Mirador Tres Cruces – Huagrahuma loop from Molleturo

13.0km

04:38

450m

Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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December 30, 2021

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