Summit
6,263 mBase
3,400 mProminence
2,651 mDifficultyExpert
Lat -1.4692Lng -78.8169· Ecuador
About this peak
The farthest point from Earth's center — the summit bulge of the planet. Glaciated and high-altitude, with brief climbing seasons.
Peak facts
First ascent
1880 — Edward Whymper
Best season
Jun–Sep & Dec–Jan
Nearest town
Riobamba, Ecuador
Getting there
Drive to the Whymper refugio (5,000 m), then a 2-day glaciated climb
Geology
An eroded andesite stratovolcano — the farthest point from Earth's center
Plan your climb
No cataloged trails yet for this peak.
