Golden light on the slopes of Iztaccíhuatl
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Iztaccíhuatl

Walk through the night. Watch the valley wake. Discover the Sleeping Woman.

Photo: Kaari Hart · CC BY-SA 3.0
Duration2 days · 1 night
Summit altitude5,215 m
Group3 guests per guide
DifficultyChallenging

One destination.
So many ways to feel it.

Two days in Izta-Popo National Park: an acclimatisation hike, a night at camp and an early summit attempt with a small group.

Your itinerary.

Day 1

Arrive, acclimatise and prepare

Travel to La Joya, settle into camp or the mountain hut, and take an acclimatisation hike. Check the technical equipment and rest early.

Day 2

One step at a time

Begin the ascent around midnight. After roughly 7 to 8 hours of walking, attempt the summit if conditions allow. Descend to camp and return to the city.

Timings are approximate. Weather and route conditions may change the programme.

What’s included.

  • Transport from Puebla or Mexico City
  • Mountain guide and technical equipment
  • Park entry and campsite or mountain hut
  • Programme meals, snacks and drinking water

Ask the team for the complete inclusions and exclusions before booking. Any service not listed should be confirmed separately.

Is this adventure right for you?

A long day at altitude that requires preparation. Ask our guides whether this programme suits your experience. Weather and route conditions may change the itinerary.

Great adventures
begin with good questions.

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