Departure from the city of Pereira in a 4x4 vehicle: Arrival at El Cedrál, start of the hike at 2130m altitude, along a muleteer's trail. 12pm: Arrival at the La Pastora refuge. Here we enjoy a delicious lunch in the middle of the tropical Andean forest. It is a unique place where you can appreciate different species of fauna and flora. (2500m) 1pm: Heading to the El Jordán farm, located at 3100m, at the beginning of the sub-páramo. Overnight stay. 

• Hiking time: 6 hours
• Distance: 13.8 km
• Total ascent: 1070 m
• Total descent: 50m
• Accommodation: Country farm

7am: After breakfast, we'll depart, traversing the páramo ecosystem. Along the way, we'll be able to observe some mountains, such as...Paramillo del Quindío, Paramillo de Santa Rosa, Nevado Santa Isabel Paramillo del Quindío, Paramillo de Santa Rosa, Nevado Santa Isabel y, con mucha suerte, el glaciar del Tolima.

2pm: We'll reach a nice viewpoint at the top of the laguna del Otún where we will have our trail lunch, continuing on to our next shelter.

• Hiking time: 8 hours
• Distance: 18 km
• Initial altitude: 3150 m
• Maximum altitude: 4100 m
• Total ascent: 1100 m
• Total descent: 150m
• Accommodation: Country farm

2:00 am Departure time. The vehicle will be waiting to take us another 10km along the road to reach 4100m, the starting point for the summit. Afterwards, we begin the 3.7km trek through the transition zone. moorland ecosystemThis ascent will take place at dawn, reaching the glacier's edge. We will prepare our personal equipment with the help of our guides and then begin the climb. climb to the top.

We will return along the same route and go back to the mountain refuge for a comforting lunch before starting the descent to the cities.

• Hiking time: 7 hours
• Distance: 10.2 km
• Initial altitude: 4150 m
• Maximum altitude: 4995 m
• Total ascent: 845 m
• Total descent: 845m

These are the items you will need for the pre- and post-summit tours that will take place in forest and moorland environments:

To get to the top
Boots (mid or high shaft)
Cold weather jacket and windbreaker
Fleece jacket / Hat
Thermal pants
High mountain gloves
Headlamp (spare batteries)
Canteen or camelback
UV protection glasses
Additional
Personal medications
Identity documents
Basic grooming kit
Plastic bags for storing clothes
Personal items (plate, glass, spoon)
Camera (optional)
Backpack of 20 to 40 liters
Sneakers or boots with good grip soles
Quick-drying trousers and t-shirt
Sunscreen and lip balm
Hydration bottle
Snacks (Sandwiches, chocolates, nuts)

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Private round-trip transportation
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Lodging.
Trekking poles
Souvenir
Food (3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners).
Technical team: casco, arnés, crampones, piolet, cuerda, mosquetones, polainas).

Insurance policy with rescue in case of emergency
(COLASISTENCIA).

Accommodation for the day prior to the expedition.
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