View of Popocatépetl – View of Iztaccíhuatl loop from Paso de Cortés
View of Popocatépetl – View of Iztaccíhuatl loop from Paso de Cortés
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View of Popocatépetl – View of Iztaccíhuatl loop from Paso de Cortés
04:43
12.8km
410m
Mountaineering
Hard mountaineering route. 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: June 11, 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 6.25 km for 13 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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5.38 km
View of Popocatépetl
Highlight • Viewpoint
6.29 km
La Joya Trailhead (Iztaccíhuatl)
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Tip by
6.40 km
Fresh quesadillas at the base of Iztaccíhuatl 🌋
Highlight • Restaurant
Tip by
6.40 km
La Joya: starting point for ascending the Izta volcano
Highlight • Parking
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Tip by
10.2 km
View of Iztaccíhuatl
Highlight • Viewpoint
12.2 km
View of Pico de Orizaba
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Tip by
12.8 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
11.5 km
592 m
341 m
336 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
11.6 km
662 m
425 m
168 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (4,000 m)
Lowest point (3,680 m)
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Friday 3 July
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