Bocatoma to Campo Italiano del Altar
Description
The Obispo peak with 5315m is the Altar Volcano highest summit. The base camp has been called “Campo Italiano”, in honor of Marino Tremonti and the Italian expedition who climbed it for the first time in 1963. To get to this small campsite hidden between rocks and snow patches, it's necessary to start the hike at Bocatoma de Quimiag, around 10.5km and between 6 and 8 hours of hiking with truly amazing landscapes in all directions.
Data Table
| Place | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Bocatoma de Quimiag | 3435m |
| Campo Italiano | 4600m |
| Obispo | 5315m |
| Monja Grande | 5260m |
| Riobamba | 2760m |
National Park
Photos
Bocatoma de Quimiag
Trail to Obispo peak
Obispo and Monja Grande
Flora
Matricaria sp.
Stachys sp.
Fuchsia sp.
Gentianella rupicola
- How to get
- Distances
- Recommendations
How to get
Eastern Mountain Range; 25.3 kilometers in a straight line east of Riobamba; 29km south of Baños de Agua Santa.
- Bocatoma de Quimiag Route: This route is used by mountaineers who wish to access the peaks south of Altar, such as the Obispo summit or Monja Grande. To get to the Bocatoma of Quimiag, you can start from Riobamba in the direction of Cubijíes, Quimiag, and continue to the Bocatoma, where you park the vehicle to begin the hike towards the Italian Camp at the foot of Obispo.
