Chimborazo · Hiking

Camino Al Altar

An out-and-back trail, 7.6 miles each way (15 miles round trip) in Chimborazo, Ecuador.

7.6 mi
round trip
6,211 ft
climb
13,856 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Camino Al Altar is an out-and-back trail, 7.6 miles each way (15 miles round trip) in Chimborazo, Ecuador. It runs between about 10,270 ft and 13,860 ft above sea level, with roughly 4,820 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is La Candelaria, about 1.0 miles south of the trailhead. Cascada Quimiag is within about 3 miles. For camping, Refugio and Padguazo are 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 Camino Al Altar for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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