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Run from crater rims into cloud forest on a 57‑mile, four‑day traverse through Pululahua, Yunguilla and Maquipucuna. This guided route pairs high‑altitude climbs with ancient culucos and community homestays.
Run from crater rims into cloud forest on a 57‑mile, four‑day traverse through Pululahua, Yunguilla and Maquipucuna. This guided route pairs high‑altitude climbs with ancient culucos and community homestays.
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Operated by Runa Adventures · Quito, Pichincha
The first light in the highlands paints volcanic ridges a hard silver as runners step onto the rim of Pululahua. Wind pulls at the pack shoulder straps and the crater below hums — farms, forest, a small valley that seems to breathe. Over four days the Oso route stitches crater floor, cloud forest and ancestral trade paths into 57 miles of singletrack and old stone culucos that force a slow, steady cadence.
challenging.
3–4 days (4 calendar days).
High aerobic fitness and experience with long trail days at altitude; consistent training and previous multi‑day runs recommended
Participants should have high cardiovascular fitness and experience with long, multi‑day trail runs; expect sustained ascents and back‑to‑back running days.
The itinerary reaches roughly 8,800 ft (≈2,680 m); acclimatization in Quito for 24–48 hours is strongly recommended to reduce altitude effects.
Yes — meals listed in the itinerary (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and community homestays or ecolodge accommodations are provided per the program.
Bring quick‑dry layers and a waterproof shell; use shoes with good drainage and lugs, and be prepared to slow pace on muddy or rooty sections.
The route follows ancient Yumbo trails used for trade long before the Inca era; Pululahua’s fertile crater has supported human settlement for centuries.
The trip partners with local communities and reserves; stick to marked trails, pack out waste, and support local guides to minimize ecological impact.
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