Best located campsite – Alpinists' Cross loop from Eje Neovolcánico
Best located campsite – Alpinists' Cross loop from Eje Neovolcánico
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Best located campsite – Alpinists' Cross loop from Eje Neovolcánico
02:28
4.44km
390m
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: April 18, 2026
Tips
Includes segments that may be dangerous
Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.
After 51 m for 13 m
After 565 m for 3.43 km
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
Get Directions
109 m
La Joya Trailhead (Iztaccíhuatl)
Highlight • Trail
Tip by
710 m
Best located campsite
Highlight • Rest Area
1.80 km
Alpinists' Cross
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
2.24 km
Segundo Portillo
Viewpoint
4.44 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.42 km
621 m
189 m
118 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
3.42 km
810 m
118 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (4,360 m)
Lowest point (3,970 m)
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Weather
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Saturday 30 May
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