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El Altar: Travesía

2 days / 1 night

El Altar Trek: Hike through one of the most breathtaking landscapes in Sangay National Park. Choose between a one-night trek to the mystical Laguna Amarilla or a 2-day trek through glacial valleys, waterfalls, and multicolored lakes at an elevation of 4,800 meters. An adventure with unique views of Chimborazo and Sangay!

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Level

Aventureros

Tamaño del grupo

4-10 Personas

elevación total

-2,550 m.

Tiempo

7 días - 6 noches

Distancia

8 a 20 Km por día

Traveling alone?

Almost 90% of our travelers do, and on the expedition, they connect with a like-minded community of adventurers. 

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Resumen

Diseñado para corredores de trail running que buscan entrenar en altura mientras descubren las tradiciones y sabores de Ecuador, este programa de 7 días combina entrenamientos de montaña progresivos con experiencias culturales, gastronómicas y de bienestar. El recorrido pasa por el centro histórico de Quito, la Reserva Cotacachi-Cayapas, el bosque nublado del Chocó Andino, el cráter habitado del Pululahua y culmina con una jornada de aventura en la ruta del Quilotoa o el Parque Nacional Cotopaxi. Incluye guía especializado en trail running y guía turístico certificado durante todo el trayecto.

a large body of water surrounded by mountains

Itinerario de un vistazo

Meet the group, settle in Quito, tour the historic center, Ecuadorian chocolate tasting, and dinner. 

🚶‍♂️Caminata 🔺 2,932 m. | 9,619 ft. 

Acclimatization run with panoramic views of Quito, visit to the middle of the world, dinner, and show with the National Folkloric Ballet Jacchigua.

🏃 10 - 12 km | X Millas 🔺 D+ 450 m. | 420 ft. .

Run around the Cuicocha Lagoon, visit to Cotacachi, afternoon shopping in Otavalo and transfer to the Chocó Andino..

🏃 13 - 14 km |  X Millas 🔺 D+ 450 m. | 420 ft..

Low-impact run — Birdwatching (toucans, tanagers, hummingbirds). Panela Route and yoga session

🏃 5 km | X Millas 🔺 D+ 450 m. | 420 ft. .

Run inside the inhabited crater of Pululahua, with panoramic views of the valley, lunch and return to Quito.

🏃 10-12 km | X Millas 🔺 D+ 450 m. | 420 ft..

Ascent to the Refuge at the foot of one of the active volcanoes, hike to Laguna de Limpiopungo, optional, horseback riding.

🏃 5-14 km | X Millas 🔺 D+ 450 m. | 420 ft.

Final breakfast, group transfer back to the International Airport.

🚶‍♂️Caminata 🔺 2,932 m. | 9,619 ft .

a group of people running down a dirt road

Día por día

Su itinerario completo

DAY 01

Quito: Arrival and Acclimatization

MONDAY OCTOBER XX.

Arrival at Mariscal Sucre Airport, transfer and check-in. In the afternoon, walking tour of the Historic Center of Quito (UNESCO World Heritage) and tasting of Ecuadorian origin chocolate. Welcome dinner.

hoy no toca correr Día de descanso Altitud estimada: 2.760-2.932 msnm | 9.055-9.619 ft  

Accommodation: Hotel in Quito (Go Quito / Mercure or similar) Meals: Dinner

DÍA 02

Quito: Primer Trote de Aclimatación + Mitad del Mundo

MARTES OCTUBRE XX.

Easy acclimatization run/jog through the Metropolitan Park or Cruz Loma, with panoramic views of Quito and its volcanoes — designed to test equipment and pace without straining the body at altitude. In the afternoon, visit to the Middle of the World (equatorial line). Evening: Dinner Show with the National Folkloric Ballet Jacchigua. 

MODERADO Distancia: 10–12 km | 6.21-7.45 mi · Desnivel: ~200 m | 656 ft Altitud: 2.850–3.100 msnm | 9.350-10.170 ft  

Accommodation: Hotel in Quito Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

DÍA 03

DAY 3 — Cotacachi-Cayapas Reserve: Cuicocha Lagoon and Otavalo

MIÉRCOLES OCTUBRE XX.

Trail running around Cuicocha Lagoon, a volcanic crater with sapphire-colored waters, with views of the Cayambe, Imbabura, and Cotacachi volcanoes — one of the highest-rated trails by the three analyzed operators. Visit to Cotacachi (leather) and lunch with red meats. Afternoon of cultural shopping at the Plaza de los Ponchos, Otavalo. Transfer to the Andean Chocó. 

MODERADO Distancia: 13–14 km | 8-8.6 mi · Desnivel: ±600 m | ±1.968 ft.  Altitud: 2.530–3.485 msnm | 8.300-11.433 ft  

Accommodation: Inn in the Andean Chocó (Pacto) Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

DÍA 04

DAY 4 — Andean Chocó of Pacto: Cloud Forest and Wellbeing

JUEVES OCTUBRE XX.

Day of altitude descent and low physical impact — exclusive differentiator of Trailbound compared to the competition. Observation of endemic birds of the Andean Chocó (toucans, tanagers, hummingbirds) in cloud forest. Afternoon of choice: Panela Route (artisanal sugar mill) or yoga and stretching session at a natural viewpoint. 

caminata (RECUPERACIÓN ACTIVA) Distancia: –5 km | 3.1 mi Caminata.  Altitud: 1.238 msnm | 4.061 ft  

Accommodation: Inn in the Andean Chocó (Pacto) Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.

DÍA 05

DAY 5 — Trail Running in the Pululahua Crater

VIERNES OCTUBRE XX.

Gradual return to higher altitude. Technical trail within the inhabited crater of Pululahua, combining dry forest and montane forest with panoramic views of the valley. Lunch in Yunguilla. Return to Quito and free evening. 

MODERADO Distancia: 10–12 km | 6.2-7.4 mi · Desnivel: ~400 m | ~1.312 ft.  Altitud: 2.840–3.356 msnm | 9.317-11.010 ft  

Accommodation: Hotel in Quito Meals: Breakfast, lunch

DÍA 06

El Gran Reto de Altura

SÁBADO OCTUBRE XX.

Cotopaxi National Park - Ascent to the José Ribas Refuge, at the foot of one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. Hike around the Limpiopungo Lagoon. 

FÁCIL Distancia: 5 km | 3.1 mi  Altitud: 3.310–4.864 msnm | 10.859-15.958 ft  

Optional: horseback riding in the park..

DÍA 07

Quito y Regreso a Casa

DOMINGO OCTUBRE XX.

Free morning (shopping, La Carolina Park, artisan market). Transfer to Mariscal Sucre Airport according to flight schedule. 

Meals: Breakfast.

¿Donde dormirás?

HOTEL GO QUITO

El GO Quito Hotel es un moderno hotel de lujo de 5 estrellas situado en la avenida Eloy Alfaro y Catalina Aldaz, en una zona financiera y residencial de Quito. Fue reconocido como el Nuevo Hotel Líder de Sudamérica en los World Travel Awards..

¿Qué incluye?

  • Transporte privado durante todo el recorrido
  • Guía especializado en trail running
  • Guía turístico certificado
  • Hospedaje (6 noches)
  • Desayunos diarios
  • Almuerzos indicados en el itinerario
  • Cena de bienvenida
  • Cena show Jacchigua
  • Degustación de chocolate
  • Actividad de observación de aves
  • Entradas a los atractivos incluidos
  • Asistencia durante toda la expedición

Specifications

GUIDE LANGUAGE Spanish, English, French
TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION Budget Hotel, Boutique Hotel, Luxury Hotel
MONTH August