221 🇪🇨 RECORD : 5 100 m d'altitude (On a manqué d'oxygène !)

In the heart of the Andes: 5,100 m, a record and a battle against altitude. 4:04 Guayaquil: The Gateway to the Pacific The journey begins in the "Pearl of the Pacific." After leaving the tropical humidity behind, the Fuso River tackles the foothills of the Andes. It's a spectacular climb where the vegetation changes dramatically, from banana plantations to cloud forests, finally reaching the high-altitude páramo. 7:36 Quilotoa Lagoon: The Emerald in the Crater Heading north along the famous "Avenue of the Volcanoes," arriving at Quilotoa is a moment of pure contemplation. Parking the truck at the edge of this caldera, at nearly 3,900 m above sea level, offers a unique panorama of its turquoise waters, ideal for a mindful walk along the rim. 10:08 Cotopaxi: The Ascent to the Giant This volcano, with its perfectly symmetrical silhouette, commands respect. Here, the adventure leaves the wheels behind for hiking boots: a demanding trek through volcanic sand to the José Ribas refuge (4,860 m). Facing the glacier, breath comes in short gasps, but the view over the Altiplano is an absolute reward. 15:24 Chimborazo: Beyond 5,000 Meters The final destination of this leg of the journey is Ecuador's giant. After relying on vehicles to climb its slopes, physical exertion resumes. The ascent continues on foot to the Condor Cocha lagoon, nestled at 5,100 m altitude. Standing there, at the point on Earth closest to the sun, amidst the stark silence and wild vicuñas, marks the culmination of this road trip. "Reaching 5,100 meters is feeling your heart beat to the rhythm of the Andes. A milestone that will forever be etched in our memories as our absolute record." _________________________________________________________________ 🙏 Support our trips here 💙: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support; your presence makes all the difference. 🙏💫___________________________________________________________________________ #Chimborazo #Cotopaxi #Quilotoa #Andes #Ecuador #LesFusotistes #ExpeditionTruck #OverlandEcuador #TruckTravel #CamionAventure