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Let one of our expert guides take you to the summit of Nevado de Toluca on this 2-days mountaineering trip. Discover one of Mexico’s most magnificent peaks on this private adventure.
Private
Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt
2 Days
All year
High
Intermediate
Due to the easy access and proximity to Mexico City, and the incomparable beauty of its 2 lakes in the crater, this is one of the most popular ascents in Mexico.
Reaching the lakes is quite easy. However, getting to the summit is a little bit more challenging. Although it doesn’t require much technical gear, with the exception of the days when it’s covered in snow, particularly around its rocky and sharp ridges.
Nonetheless you won’t have to worry about the technical part, specially if you don’t have previous experience. All you need is to have a good fitness level, and allow your body to acclimatize properly to the altitude. One of our expert guides will follow you all throughout this journey, to help you out and make sure you are safe and enjoying your time here. Moreover, we provide all the technical equipment included in the price. So, you don’t have to worry about bringing your own.
The route we recommend, cañada del Oslo, begins at a forest area which would lead us to the main summit Pico del Fraile. Upon arrival, we’ll enjoy stunning views of the crater lakes Laguna del Sol and Laguna de la Luna.
Then for the descent, we can take the same route, or in the opposite direction towards the lake. And for those looking for bigger challenges, we can take a route that leads to the secondary summit, Pico del Aguila.
If you wish to join this mountaineering adventure, request to book this trip today. One of our local guides will have to pleasure to accompany you to the summit of Nevado de Toluca.
You may also be interested in theshorter version of this trip.
More info
Please note the type of clothes and gear we’ll require will depend on the season in which you want to climb. For instance, if you wish to climb when the peak is covered in snow, you should bring the adequate clothes and we’ll provide the necessary gear.
Meeting point
Crampons
Ice axe
Harness
Helmet
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Guiding agency
We are a group of passionate mountain and rock climbing local guides in Mexico, members of the AMGME (Mexican Mountain and Climbing Guides Association), where we have been practicing and guiding around the country for 10 years.
Our main goal is to make people enjoy our mountains as much as we do and get a real experience of out Mexican style of life having a close and friendly relationship with all our clients and trying to help as much as we can.
Everybody has different needs so we can modify all our programs to what is best for you, wether you need everything from transport, accommodation, food, gear... or just want to be guided in the mountain.
Please get in contact with us to climb our beautiful mountains and we'll do our best so that you get the most of your trip.
Languages
English | Spanish
Certificates
AMGME
Marley
We had an awesome time! All of the guides were nice and the food was great. We pushed through pain and suffering to the summit and our guide supported us the whole way, and took a bunch of great photos too.
Guy
Lara
Our guide during the ascent of Pico de Orizaba was amazing. Supportive, encouraging, empathetic. Angel during the ascent of Malinche was alright, although he seemed more focus on his individual performance than on us. Plus, it would have felt more comfortable having the same guide for both ascents.
sophie
Our guide was Mesh, he was so knowledgeable, friendly and spoke great English (which always helps haha) We could not have wished for a better guide!!
Iain
The 3Summits team were amazing - perfect coordination from start to finish by Karla, then our guides for La Malinche and Pico de Orizaba were fantastic. Also amazing food and accommodation provided throughout to ensure we were rested and fuelled for the challenge. Thank you so much Pati, Mesh, Poncho and Alejandro!
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