Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
5,897-m glaciated volcano — one of the world's most-climbed high peaks.
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- Region
- Ecuador
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Andean volcano (3,800–5,897 m)
- Best season
- November – February, June – August
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Andean volcano (3,800–5,897 m)
- Best season: November – February, June – August
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
5,897-m glaciated volcano — one of the world's most-climbed high peaks.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: November – February, June – August
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Andean volcano (3,800–5,897 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Andean volcano (3,800–5,897 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Cotopaxi (Ecuador) trip tools
Popular pursuits at Cotopaxi (Ecuador)
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
