Top 10 Most Climbed of the World

Cotopaxi

The world's most beautiful active volcano — a classic glacier climb from the José Ribas refuge.

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Closest Point to the Sun of the World

Chimborazo

Ecuador's highest peak and our flagship climb — a high camp at 5,350 m and a 1:2 guide ratio.

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5,790 M · Equator Glacier

Cayambe

The only glacier on Earth crossed by the equator — crevassed, wild and unforgettable.

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5,758 M · Wild & Technical

Antisana

Ecuador's most technical and beautiful summit, deep in wild condor country. By enquiry only.

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5,248 M · Twin Summits

Illinizas

Twin summits — the classic acclimatisation pair of the Avenue of the Volcanoes.

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5,018 M · Acclimatisation Summit

Carihuairazo

Chimborazo's wild little brother, with the best sunrise view in the Ecuadorian Andes.

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5,023 M · Active Volcano

Tungurahua

One of the world's highest active volcanoes, rising above the town of Baños.

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4,200 M Camp · Yellow Lagoon Trek

El Altar

Camp beside the Yellow Lagoon — a sunrise with no rival in Ecuador, inside El Altar's crater.

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70 M Rappel · Cave Expedition

Tayos Cave

A 70-metre rappel into the underworld — jungle, a Shuar welcome and a night inside the cave.

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Cotopaxi, Chimborazo & Carihuairazo · smart acclimatization

PeaksEcuador is a certified mountain operator and, above all, a community of mountain lovers. From our base in Cuenca and Riobamba at the foot of Chimborazo, we guide climbers up Ecuador's greatest summits along the Avenue of the Volcanoes — with fluent English-speaking national guides, high-end equipment we own, and a deeper, more grateful way to experience the mountains.

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The team at Quilotoa crater
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Camp at El Altar
Entering the Cave of the Tayos
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Why climb with us

More than an operator

A community of mountain lovers

Certified national guides

Fluent English-speaking mountain guides with 20+ years on Ecuador's volcanoes.

1:2 guide ratio available

A tighter rope-team ratio — better safety and a real chance at the summit.

We own our equipment

High-end boots, axes, crampons and 4-season tents, maintained and included.

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A grateful experience

Contrast therapy, breathwork and gratitude circles. The journey is inward.

Our philosophy

The real summit
is back at home

Safety is priority number one

Over 20 years on Ecuador's volcanoes, high-end equipment we own and maintain, and a guiding team that moves as one rope. We get you to the top — and safely back down. Because the real summit is coming home.

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