ABRASPUNGO TREK
Difficulty:
Altitude: 4,200m / 13,776ft
Distance: 32km / 20mi
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Date: All year
The Abraspungo Valley is located in the middle of the majestic Chimborazo and Carihuairazo volcano. This hike crosses the north of Chimborazo to the Laguna Negra Cocha and Laguna Congelada, leaving in sight the Tungurahua, Altar, and the imposing Sangay erupting in the eastern cordillera. This trekking has an immense variety of landscapes and in turn a large amount of flora and fauna, since we will cross a unique moor in Ecuador. In addition, this Abraspungo trek allows us to enjoy and go through different types of terrain, since the volcanic debris of the ancient eruptions of Chimborazo and Carihuairazo are still marked on the route. In addition, these form sandbanks and hard semi-deserts, which gives us a drier wasteland. This route is characterized by the majestic landscapes that we see along the way, in addition to the fact that rivers and streams from the thaws abound in a large part of the route. This trek is normally done in three days and every four passengers will have an ASEGUIM/UIAGM certified guide. If you travel alone, the trek will be carried out only by the certified guide with the passenger. Come to live this incredible experience touring the Andes of Ecuador with us.
DAY 1: Posada La Estación – Abraspungo Valley ‘Plaza Pamba’
Altitude: 3600m / 11811ft
We will pick you up from the hotel of your preference at 06h00 and we will head south on an approximate 4-hour trip, where we will pass through the iconic cities of Latacunga and Ambato until we reach Posada La Estación, where we can enjoy a delicious lunch typical of the place. Finishing, we will leave our belongings with our muleteers who will take care of the equipment together with the pack mules. We will start our trek and from the beginning we will be lucky enough to admire the impressive views of Chimborazo and Carihuairazo. After approximately 3 hours we will walk on a scrub covered wasteland and see some impressive brick red rock formations on Chimborazo, highlighted by snow. We will make a stop for lunch here among all the nature that surrounds us and then we will prepare again to continue on our walk for 3 more hours until we reach our first camp in Plaza Pamba, the perfect place to enjoy the night and have dinner.
DAY 2: Pamba Square – Laguna Negra
Altitude: 4400m / 14435ft
On our second day of trekking, we will get up at 07h00 and have a delicious breakfast next to Chimborazo, since a long hike awaits us. Next, we will prepare our things and this day we will continue our trek for approximately 6 hours crossing various types of terrain with plenty of vegetation. The place is perfect for photography lovers and to be able to appreciate the flora and fauna of the place. We will continue our path, increasing in altitude since we will reach 4400m this day, at the base of the Laguna Negra where we will set up our camp at the foot of the Carihuairazo volcano. Here, we will have dinner and enjoy the starry night before resting for our last day of trekking.
DAY 3: Laguna Negra – Laguna Congelada – Descent
Altitude: 4600m / 15091ft
On our last day of walking we will get up to have breakfast and then we will get our equipment ready to follow the route that ascends towards the Laguna Congelada. The walk will take us approximately 3 hours to the base of the lagoon where we will be able to appreciate the Carihuairazo and Chimborazo volcanoes from the highest point of the route. After some time in the lagoon, we will descend the ascent route to Carihuairazo that will take us to our private transport that will be waiting for us to return to the city of Quito or to your place of preference, where we will finish this incredible trek.
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CLOTHING REQUIRED (NOT INCLUDED):
Three layers of clothing for the legs and torso:
• Base layer: Thermal clothing for body and pants (usually made of synthetic material).
• Second layer: Warm jacket and pants, preferably water repellent (goose down, fleece or polar type).
• Third layer: Waterproof jacket and pants (in case of rain).
• An extra thermal or jacket (in case of extreme cold).
• Backpack between 25L and 35L.
• Gloves.
• Factor 4 sunglasses (with UV protection) and sunscreen.
• Buff.
• Thick socks.
• Rubber Boots.
FOR THE REFUGE:
• Sleeping Bag.
• Sleeping Mat.
• Grooming Kit.
• Headlamp.
In case you do not have something from the list of personal clothing, Mauna Expeditions can provide you with the rental or sale of said accessories.
The services included in the cost of the program are:
✓ Registration and preparation for the best experience of your life.
✓ Guidance for the trek with certified guides (ASEGUIM/UIAGM), one guide for every 4 people.
✓ Private door-to-door transportation for the entire day of the tour.
✓ Entry permits.
✓ Adventure video about the experience in the program.
✓ One tent for every 2 people and kitchen tent.
✓ All meals included during the 2 days.
✓ Mauna Expeditions thermo.
✓ Buff Mauna Expeditions.
✓ Lunch Box and hydration for the trek.
The following services are NOT included in the cost of the trek:
X Clothing and personal equipment.
X Airplane tickets.
X Hotel or hostel in Quito or place of preference.
X Life insurance or against some type of accident.
X Other expenses NOT specified in our program.
X Tips.
1 person: CONTACT US.
2 people: CONTACT US.
3-5 people: CONTACT US.
6-10 people: CONTACT US.
11-24 people: CONTACT US.
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION OF THE PROGRAM
To book the tour, Mauna Expeditions requires a payment of 25% of the cost of the program. Full payment must be made up to a maximum of two weeks before the start date of the tour. We do not send vouchers or confirmation messages until full payment for the program is made. Our team reserves the right to cancel the tour if the full payment is not made until the start date of the program.
The Mauna Expeditions team has put a lot of effort into organizing your program. Therefore, any cancellation must be made at least 21 days in advance. After 21 days, Mauna Expeditions may make a 50% refund depending on the cause of cancellation. Any cancellation notified less than 21 days from the start date of the program will be charged a penalty of 100% of the value of the program.
COSTS
Costs vary depending on the size of the group. A minimum of 1 person and a maximum of 24 people are required to make the trek. For costs information please CONTACT US.
RECOMENDATIONS
Mountaineering is a high-risk sport, where we are exposed to conditions on extreme occasions. We do not recommend doing this activity for people with asthma or some kind of heart condition. The level of difficulty of this program is demanding and there is nothing that interests us more than your safety and that you enjoy our program without any external problem.
Altitude: 4,200m / 13,776ft
Duration: 3 days 2 nights
Date: All year
The Abraspungo trek consists within the wide valley of the Mocha River, between the majestic Chimborazo volcano and the beauty of the Carihuairazo volcano. This hike crosses the north of Chimborazo to the Laguna Negra Cocha, leaving Tungurahua, Altar, and the imposing Sangay in its mountain range in sight. Therefore, this trekking has an immense variety of landscapes, since crossing the majestic extinct volcano Chimborazo we will have views from all angles. In addition, this Abraspungo hike consists of enjoying different terrains, since volcanic debris forms sandbanks, hard semi-deserts, among others, next to Carihuairazo, which gives us a drier wasteland, with a great variety of cushion-shaped plants on the bottom. of the balles, tussocks of grass on the slopes, shrubs such as the chuquiragua and stands of trees. Therefore, this route is characterized by its majestic landscapes that, in addition, rivers and streams of water abound in part of the route.
DAY 1, 2 and 3: Trek to Abraspungo
Altitude: 4,200m/13,776ft
DAY 1
We will pick you up from the hotel of your choice at 8:00 a.m. and head south on a journey of approximately three and a half hours until we reach a small town located one hour south of Ambato, called Urbina, where we can enjoy brunch. being something light of the gastronomy of the place. At noon we will leave our belongings with our muleteers who will take care of the equipment together with the pack mules. We get ready and begin our walk gradually entering barley, onion and potato fields; This is a very typical and novel environment of the Andean highlands. From this walk we will be lucky to admire impressive views of Chimborazo and Carihuairazo. After approximately 3 hours we will walk on a bush covered wasteland and see some impressive brick red rock formations at Chimborazo, highlighted by white snow. We will make a stop for lunch here among all the nature that surrounds us and then we will prepare again to continue on our walk until we reach our first camp that is known as: ¨Rumipamba grande¨, the perfect place to enjoy the night and have dinner.
DAY 2
In the routine on day number 2, we will get up early and have a long-awaited breakfast since a long walk awaits us. Next, we will prepare our things and this day we will continue our walk along the trail, increasing in altitude since we will reach the highest point of the walk this day. We will make a stop at the Quebrada Gulag in which it runs with silty meltwater from the glaciers of the Chimborazo volcano, and a few kilometers ahead, ¨Gavilán Machay¨ awaits us, this site is characterized by the great flowery vegetation that surrounds it, being a place of peace and tranquility to have lunch with a frontal view of the Carihuairazo over the water. Next, we will continue our journey and with some luck the first vicuñas will appear on the way. Then our second camp will be located next to a small river. This river is safe and with calm waters, which we can choose for a refreshing bath. Once located, we will enjoy the landscape of the area, have dinner and rest for our last day.
DAY 3
On this last day we are going to get up, have breakfast and get ready to follow the route that descends to the south. This day we will descend gradually until we return to Urbina, on the way we will see herds of alpacas, llamas, sheep, etc. On this day we are going to have a walk on drier terrain, therefore, the landscape will change depending on the weather conditions, in addition to observing and crossing different harvest fields. This walk lasts approximately 5 hours where we will arrive at our destination (Urbina) and then return to your place of stay.
MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT (INCLUDED):
Helmet.
harness.
Shared equipment (rope, carabiners, cords, ascent and descent equipment).
PERSONAL CLOTHING (NOT INCLUDED):
Three layers of clothing for the legs and torso:
• First layer: Diver and dryfit pants (lycra type, fast drying).
• Second layer: Warm jacket and pants, preferably water repellent (fleece or polar type).
• Third layer: Waterproof jacket and pants.
• An extra diver or sweater (in case of extreme cold).
• Backpack between 25L and 35L.
• Preferably thick gloves.
• Factor 4 glasses (with UV protection).
• Buff or thermal cap.
• Thick socks.
• Sunscreen.
In case you do not have something from the list of personal clothing or equipment, Mauna Expeditions can provide you with the rental or sale of said accessories.
The services included in the cost of the program are:
✓ Registration and preparation for the best experience of your life.
✓ Guidance for the ascent with certified guides (ASEGUIM/UIAGM), one guide for every 4 people.
✓ Private door-to-door transportation for the entire day of the tour.
✓ Entry permits.
✓ Adventure video about the experience in the program.
✓ Necessary mountain equipment (specified above)
✓ Lunch on the way down on the day of the ascent.
✓ Take all of Mauna Expeditions.
✓ Buff Mauna Expeditions.
✓ Lunch Box and hydration for the ascent.
The following services are NOT included in the cost of the program:
X Clothing and personal equipment.
X Air tickets.
X Hotel or hostel in Quito or place of preference.
X Life insurance or against some type of accident.
X Other expenses NOT specified in our program.
X Tips.
For more details about prices, please contact us to give you a complete and full price. This will depend on the number of people and your plans.
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION OF THE PROGRAM
To book the tour, Mauna Expeditions requires a payment of 25% of the cost of the program. Full payment must be made up to a maximum of two weeks before the start date of the tour. We do not send vouchers or confirmation messages until full payment for the program is made. Our team reserves the right to cancel the tour if the full payment is not made until the start date of the program.
The Mauna Expeditions team has put a lot of effort into organizing your program. Therefore, any cancellation must be made at least 21 days in advance. After 21 days, Mauna Expeditions may make a 50% refund depending on the cause of cancellation. Any cancellation notified less than 21 days from the start date of the program will be charged a penalty of 100% of the value of the program.
COSTS
Costs vary depending on the size of the group. A minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 24 are required to make the ascent. For cost information please CONTACT US.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Mountaineering is a high-risk sport, where we are exposed to conditions on extreme occasions. We do not recommend doing this activity for people with asthma or some kind of heart problem. The level of difficulty of the program is demanding and there is nothing that interests us more than your safety and that you enjoy our program without any external problem.
BOOK YOUR TREK
Choose and reserve the date, then our team will contact you to confirm all the details.
