Record SL-862828 · Wikidata Q14081
Chimborazo
No list classifications
Elevation
6,263
m
20,549 ft
Prominence
4,122 m
Isolation
846.0 km
Coordinates
1.4692° S,
78.8175° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaChimborazo (Spanish: [tʃimboˈɾaso] ) is a stratovolcano in Ecuador and the Cordillera Occidental range of the Andes. Its last known eruption is believed to have occurred around AD 550. Although not the tallest mountain in the Andes or on Earth relative to sea level, its summit is the farthest point on Earth's surface from the Earth's center due to its location along the planet's equatorial bulge. Chimborazo's height from sea level is 6,263 m (20,548 ft), well below that of Mount Everest at 8,849 m (29,032 ft). Chimborazo is the highest mountain in Ecuador and the 39th-highest peak in the entire Andes.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Veintimilla | 6,228 m | W 288° | 0.6 km |
| Cumbre Politécnica | 5,820 m | E 108° | 1.5 km |
| C. Nicolás Martínez | 5,570 m | E 106° | 2.3 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vía normal (F) | — | 8.7 km | — |