Mexican Summits Week: Malinche, Iztaccihuatl and Pico de Orizaba

On this spectacular Mexican Summits Week, climb the three most emblematic volcanoes in Mexico: Malinche, Iztaccíhuatl and Pico de Orizaba with the help of certified, local guides!

Private

Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt

8 Days

All year

High

Beginner

Highlights

Discover the tallest volcano in Mexico and enjoy acclimatizing by climbing two other amazing peaks that will give you plenty of preparation!
Climb to the summit of Mexico's most emblematic summits and learn about traditional Mexican legends on the way!
The trip includes 2 rest days that we can use to visit 1 or 2 Magical Villages in Mexico close the mountains.

Description

This unique Mexican summits trip is perfect to cover a wider area of Mexico climbing mountains within 4 Mexican States borders: Puebla, Estado de México, Tlaxcala, and Veracruz.

At a pleasant pace, we will start with the Malinche summit, departing from the Vacational Center located at the volcano's foothill. The second stop will take us from Malinche to the Iztaccihuatl camping, which will be the perfect acclimatization climb before tackling the first 5k meters / 16.4k foot summit of the trip.

Finally, our last peak will be the tallest in Mexico and the tallest volcano in North America. We will have camping or a mountain hostel as options for the last night. Additionally, this program includes 2 extra days that we can use to rest or to visit some of the villages around the mountains depending on your needs and preferences.

If you would like to join this unforgettable Mexican Summits week, then contact us, and let's start planning together! You can find a detailed day-by-day itinerary below.

Price includes

Accommodation included
Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Transport during the trip
Personal insurance
Permit and entrance fees
Tents
Rope
Sleeping pad
Cooking utensils
Harness
Helmet
Belay and rappel devices
Quickdraws
Crampons
Ice axe
Trekking poles

Price details

Acomodation during the nights in mountains is included: Huts, Camping Areas, Tents or Mountain Hostels when availables.
The Personal Gear we can provide is Certified and includes: helmet, harness, crampons, iceaxe, headlamp, ropes, anchors, ice-screws, quickdraws, carabineers, first-aid kit and any other security item needed as group of climbers.
The camping gear included is: tents, stoves, cookware, camping mats and good music when required.
NOT Included: Sleeping bags, boots, gloves, clothing, sunglasses, bottles to refill with drinks, sunscreen, backpack and other personal gear not mentioned previously; but there is a chance to rent some of them at an extra fee.
During the city nights and 2 rest days, the acommodation and other services are not included as they depend on the clients' preferences and needs.

Itinerary

Day 1: Malinche National Park

We will meet in the morning in the meeting place that we agree (Mexico City, Puebla, or Tlaxcala, other places are subject to a extra fee for first transportation.). After a quick double-check of your items for the trip, we will head to the Malinche National Park to check-in to our cabin and begin the acclimatization at 3,100m/10,168ft.

Day 2: Malinche Ascent

Early we start our Malinche climbing. There's the chance of catch the sunrise close the summit, at 4,461m/14,632ft, or sleep more and rest better, according your needs. The total climbing will take around 6-7 hours. Then we can go Puebla or Tlaxcala city to rest that night in there.

Day 3: Rest day-archeological sites and Mexican culture

Rest day with option to visit some Mexican archeological places, some other villages, traditional mexican food (as much as your stomach can resist) or just rest. We spend the night in city.

Day 4: Iztaccihuatl Camp

Today we leave to Iztaccihuatl Mountain, where we gonna put our camp at 3,900m/12,792ft and prepare the last details gear to our first 5km/16.4kft summit of the trip.

Day 5: Iztaccihuatl Summit

Beginning very early in the morning, and after 6-7 hours climbing we will arrive the summit at 5,215m/17,105ft. Some celebration at the summit we then start the descent to return and rest in another city or village, where we gonna spend that night.

Day 6: Rest day/optional sightseeing

Another rest day which will be well received for our bodies after Iztaccihuatl. Today we can visit some other historical places in Mexico or just enjoy the rest. We spend the night in city.

Day 7: Pico de Orizaba National Park

Early in the morning we direct to Pico de Orizaba National Park, where we're going to prepare our camp at 4,200m/13,770ft or stay in a mountain hostel at 3,500m/11,480ft according your preferences.

Day 8: Pico de Orizaba Summit

As soon as the day begins we will start our climbing to the summit of the tallest volcano in North America. The day will be long but our energy should last and exceed the demands of the journey. The total climbing in Pico de Orizaba lasts around 12-14 hours and after that we start our descent to the city making the necessary stops to celebrate our summit.

Equipment you will need to bring

Water bottle

Backpack

Sunglasses

Equipment rent on site

FAQs

What experience and how fit do I need to be to climb this mountain? Is this program suitable for children or older people?

You do not need prior mountaineering or technical climbing experience, as all necessary skills will be taught during the trip. However, it is essential to be in good physical shape, capable of enduring low-impact activities for long periods (7-12 hours) with short breaks.

What is the best time of the year to climb this mountain?

The best time to climb these mountains is during the dry season (December to March) when there is less rain and more stable conditions. However, the trip can be done year-round, with each season offering a unique experience.

What is the guide-to-client ratio to climb this mountain?

The guide-to-client ratio for climbing Iztaccihuatl and Pico de Orizaba is a maximum of 1:2. This ensures personalized attention and safety for each climber.

Will there be porters to help to carry group and personal equipment?

Porters are not included in the trip, but I can help arrange for them if needed. You should be prepared to carry your own personal gear, which will usually weigh around 10-15 kg.

Are there any other special requirements such as permits/insurance/vaccines that we need to consider before the tour?

For insurance, you can review the options proposed by Explore-Share's partner. They offer rescue and travel coverages. More information is available here: https://partner.globalrescue.com/exploreshare/.

Can I join a group?

This is a private trip, but if you are interested in joining a group, please let me know. We can discuss the possibility of joining other climbers.

Will I need to bring any technical equipment of my own? Is it possible to rent equipment, and if so, what would be the approximate cost of that?

Basic personal gear such as headlamps, sleeping bags, boots, gloves, clothing, sunglasses, water bottles, sunscreen, and a backpack is required. Climbing equipment (helmets, harnesses, crampons, ice-axes, ropes, anchors, etc.) is provided, but bringing your own gear is always a good option for comfort.

How will accommodation and meals be handled on the mountain?

Accommodation during the mountain nights is included and will be in huts, tents, camping areas, or mountain hostels when available. Meals during the climb are also included, with vegetarian options available. During rest days and city nights, accommodation and meals are not included and depend on your preferences.

What happens in the event of bad weather?

If there is bad weather, we may need to modify the itinerary to ensure safety. This could involve changing the order of the climbs, delaying a summit attempt, or choosing an alternative route. Safety is always the top priority.

About the guide

Oscar & Guides' team

5.0

(21)

Mountain Guide

I am a Mexican Mountain Guide, part of the Mexican Association of Mountain And Climbing Guides AMGME (standed by Spanish). I love the Outdoors and I dedicate all my life to them. I've been guiding professionally in mountains for the last 6 years, since I began my formation in 2014, providing always certainty and safety to the climbers.

I work side to side with a group of certified guides, so If I am not available to guide you, one of the experienced guides in my team will be your guide. Also, I'm work with many local, professional and friendly people, and being surrounded by many different cultures is one of the wonderful things in my job, giving, all of this, a unique experience in each expedition.

My experience climbing big mountains goes from Canada to different countries in South America, working meanwhile with different guides, people and companies. I´m always looking to get unforgettable trips and adventures. Write for any expedition's question, I´ll be happy to solve it!

Languages

French | English

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What people are saying about this trip

Matthew

Amazing trip. The guide was really knowledgeable and professional. Definitely would repeat!

Sarah

Beyond expectations, highly recommend. Thank you for everything!

Shahzad

Hi, Oscar is one of the best Guide I have ever seen. With out him (and his team) I can not imagen I could do the three summit in 7 days. Personally, I can not describe how much He was helpful (every single step) during my trip and claiming all tree summits.

Isabella

I have climbed with a lot of great guides, but Oscar is by far and away the best. He is happy every minute he is on a mountain and he wants to share that happiness with everyone. When I was struggling, he was so encouraging and helped me feel like he cared about my safety and success. Thanks to him, I was able to summit! Oscar works hard and does many things that you might not even notice to make the climb safe, fun, and memorable and he does it all with a smile. I would climb anywhere with him!

Joshua

Oscar was incredibly knowledgeable, accommodating, and great as a guide.