3.1km
Total Distance
444m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

The route to Guagua Pichincha, the active volcano rising above Quito, starting from the Lloa valley. The path climbs through the páramo up to the refuge and the edge of the smoking crater. From the summit, you can see fumaroles and a wide panorama of the mountain range.

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes