Der Rucu Pichincha ist Quitos Hausberg und insgesamt ein durchaus anspruchsvoller Berg. Man fährt mit dem Teleferiqo, einer Gondel, bis auf ca. 4000m und läuft dann recht stetig ca. 4,5 …
This is an excellent peak to hike/climb. At 5,130m it is a worthy summit to tick off. It is quite easy and non technical. Quite feasible to do it with …
Impressive ascent along the rim of the crater to the main summit of Guagua Pichincha. Sure-footedness and a head for heights are required, towards the end there is an easy climbing section. The reward? Fantastic prospects!
Rumiñahui is a dormant, heavily eroded stratovolcano 4,721 metres (15,489 ft) above sea level. Situated in the Andes mountains 40 km south of Quito, Ecuador, it is overshadowed by its famous neighbour Cotopaxi.