Iztaccihuatl
Iztaccihuatl
8.7 km
Total Distance
1,428 m
Elevation Gain
Trail Description
The climb up the sleeping woman volcano, the third highest peak in Mexico, from the La Joya trailhead. The route follows the ridge of the reclining figure past shelters and a small glacier to the summit above 5,200 metres. A serious high altitude mountaineering day facing its neighbour Popocatepetl.
Route Map
No GPS track available for this trail yet
Difficulty
5/5 · Very Difficult- Experience with long mountain hikes