Iztaccíhuatl CCW Circumnavigation
Counter-clockwise loop at an altitude in between 4000-4600 meters.
Hiking Severe
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 1.9 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
- Duration
- 7-8 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.9 km
- High Point
- 4.6 km
- Gradient
- 24˚
Counter-clockwise loop at an altitude in between 4000-4600 meters. No trail for the majority of the route. Has great spots for camping if wanted, with a few seasonal water sources along the way. No need for climbing equipment but requires really good navigational skills to not get cliffed out or trapped in gullies/canyons. Follow the track exactly as it is!
Difficulty
Severe
Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Wild flowers
- Forestry or heavy vegetation