Azuay · Hiking

Via Al Monolito De La Misión Geodésica Francesa

0.5 mi
round trip: 566 ft
climb: 9,269 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Via Al Monolito De La Misión Geodésica Francesa is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Azuay, Ecuador. It runs between about 8,840 ft and 9,270 ft above sea level, with roughly 90 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Tarqui, about 0.7 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Francésurco. For camping, Refugio Andino Kanari Wasi is within about 6 miles. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Via Al Monolito De La Misión Geodésica Francesa for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.