Popocatépetl Volcano – Second Pass loop from Eje Neovolcánico
Popocatépetl Volcano – Second Pass loop from Eje Neovolcánico
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Popocatépetl Volcano – Second Pass loop from Eje Neovolcánico
06:01
9.24km
1,030m
Mountaineering
Hard mountaineering route. Very 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: April 16, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that is highly dangerous
A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.
After 4.69 km for 58 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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109 m
La Joya Trailhead (Iztaccíhuatl)
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214 m
Fresh quesadillas at the base of Iztaccíhuatl 🌋
Highlight • Restaurant
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214 m
La Joya: starting point for ascending the Izta volcano
Highlight • Parking
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1.87 km
Primer Portillo
Viewpoint
2.22 km
Popocatépetl Volcano
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2.95 km
Second Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
3.44 km
Portillo 4
Viewpoint
4.57 km
Glaciar de San Agustín
Glacier
5.35 km
Refugio de los 100
Alpine Hut
9.24 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.09 km
620 m
214 m
168 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
8.15 km
834 m
168 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (5,000 m)
Lowest point (3,970 m)
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Sunday 17 May
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