Hermanos Carrel Refuge – Machay Temple Cave loop from Refugio Carrel

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Hermanos Carrel Refuge – Machay Temple Cave loop from Refugio Carrel

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Hermanos Carrel Refuge – Machay Temple Cave loop from Refugio Carrel

02:25

8.05km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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24 m

Alto de la Muerte

Highlight • Mountain Pass

I think it's doable for everyone. It is important to find your own pace and take breaks from time to time. The path itself is not difficult. You should still wear appropriate footwear.

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175 m

Hermanos Carrel Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

There is a road from the visitor center to the Carrell cabin. Of course, you can also run and take in the fantastic landscape at icy heights. You notice the height of 4800 m with every step.

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254 m

Panoramic View of Chimborazo

Highlight • Viewpoint

319 m

Templo Machay Trail

Highlight • Trail

From the Sendero Templo Machay, there are beautiful views of Chimborazo. You are almost alone here and do not have to overcome any major climbs. Ideal for those who do …

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2.18 km

Gallo Rumi Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Gallo Rumi is a volcanic rock formation with prominent spiers that rise steeply, like the spiers of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, to rise again ornate there.

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4.05 km

Machay Temple Cave

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A place worth visiting, little frequented by tourists thanks to its distance from the car park.
It goes steeply up into the dark dungeon, the highest point of which is …

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8.05 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.49 km

462 m

106 m

Surfaces

7.93 km