View of Iztaccíhuatl – Paso de Cortés loop from Paso de Cortés
View of Iztaccíhuatl – Paso de Cortés loop from Paso de Cortés
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View of Iztaccíhuatl – Paso de Cortés loop from Paso de Cortés
04:47
13.1km
410m
Hiking
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: August 2, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that may be dangerous
A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
After 6.52 km for 13 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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6.45 km
La Joya Trailhead (Iztaccíhuatl)
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Tip by
8.90 km
View of the Volcanoes from the 3,950-Meter Hill
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Tip by
10.5 km
View of Iztaccíhuatl
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13.1 km
Paso de Cortés
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Tip by
13.1 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
11.5 km
833 m
351 m
309 m
102 m
Surfaces
11.6 km
769 m
627 m
114 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (4,000 m)
Lowest point (3,680 m)
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Friday 21 August
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Comments
Leo poorly acclimatized, Coco also stopped at 4200. Max and Lolo continued towards the refuge.
For us back to the tents 🏕️ to regain our strength!
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