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Guided Pico de Orizaba Ascent in Mexico

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Guided Pico de Orizaba Ascent in Mexico
Guided Pico de Orizaba Ascent in Mexico
Guided Pico de Orizaba Ascent in Mexico
Guided Pico de Orizaba Ascent in Mexico
Guided Pico de Orizaba Ascent in Mexico

Climb Pico de Orizaba, Mexico’s tallest mountain with expert local guides boasting over 17 years of experience. This challenging high-altitude expedition from Puebla to the Neovolcanic Range includes acclimatization hikes, an eight-hour summit push, and sublime views from the roof of Mexico.

Private

2 Days

All year

High

Intermediate


Highlights

  • 100% owner-operated
  • Guided by the owners themselves—two active, highly experienced guides with 17 years of climbing Mexico’s mountains and safely leading countless clients to the summits.
  • Proven international experience—8 successful expeditions across the Andes, including Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina

Description

Summit of Pico de Orizaba the third-highest peak in North America and the tallest in Mexico!

Let our expert team of local guides—100% dedicated to leading climbers safely to the summit—take you into the magical Neovolcanic Mexican Range.

Operated entirely by its owners, both active guides with over 17 years of experience, you’ll be in the hands of professionals who have successfully guided countless clients to summits across Mexico and led eight expeditions to the Andes in Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.

We’ll meet in Puebla City and transfer to San Miguel Zoapan for breakfast before a 4x4 ride takes us to base camp. There, we’ll settle in and complete an acclimatization hike before dinner and rest, readying ourselves for the summit push. At midnight, after a light breakfast, we’ll begin the ascent—an eight-hour climb to the top of Mexico. Once we’ve enjoyed the views, we’ll descend to base camp, return by 4x4 to town, celebrate with a well-earned dinner, and transfer back to Puebla City, concluding the expedition.

This is a challenging high-altitude climb that demands good physical condition and readiness for cold weather. With our local knowledge, international alpine experience, and dedication to safety, we’ll guide you every step of the way.

Are you ready to stand on the roof of Mexico? Join us for this unforgettable journey and book your spot today.

Price includes

  • Accommodation included
  • Guiding fee
  • Transport during the trip
  • Permit and entrance fees
  • Mountain guide expenses
  • Luggage transfer
  • All meals during trip
  • Group equipment
  • Personal Insurance
  • Personal equipment
  • Personal drinks and snacks

Price details

  • * Tips for the staff are not included in the trip price.
  • * Alcoholic beverages are not included.
  • * This trip departs from Puebla City. If you need a transfer from Mexico City (CDMX) to Puebla, you may request a private ride or take a bus connection (approx. $20 USD).
  • * Pickup is available from any location within the city.
  • * Please let us know about any dietary restrictions so we can ensure you have an enjoyable climbing experience.

Meeting point

We can pick you up at any point of the city, we can just talk and arrange a meeting point

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Acclimatization at Base Camp

  • Pick-up at a designated meeting point in Puebla City
  • Transfer to San Miguel Zoapan (approx. 2 hours)
  • Breakfast
  • 4x4 ride to base camp
  • Acclimatization hike
  • Dinner
  • Rest before the summit push

Day 2: Summit Day & Return to Puebla

  • Wake-up at midnight (00:00)
  • Breakfast
  • Begin the ascent to the summit (approx. 8 hours)
  • Descent back to base camp
  • 4x4 ride down to town
  • Dinner
  • Transfer back to Puebla City
  • End of the expedition
 

Details

Accommodation

During this trip, you’ll camp in tents at the company’s base camp, which offers facilities such as bathrooms, a kitchen, and a dining area.

Disclaimer

  • Good physical condition is required to climb this mountain.

  • Altitude will be a challenge for anyone aiming to reach the summit, but proper acclimatization will help.

  • Expect 1,200 meters (3,937 ft) of elevation gain and a total journey of around 12 hours.

  • The route is half rocky terrain and half snow-covered terrain.

  • No technical climbing is required—it’s a challenging hike. Previous mountain experience is helpful but not essential, as our guides will ensure a safe expedition.

  • You must be prepared for cold conditions and able to carry your own equipment and clothing.


Equipment you will need to bring

Crampons

Ice axe

Harness

Water bottle

Backpack

Rent on site

Helmet

Poles

Sunglasses

Goggles


About the guide

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Mountaineering Logistics

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Languages

English | Spanish

Certificates

AMGME


What people are saying about this trip

Matt

Jessica

Lalo was such a great guide. Getting up the glacier was difficult and slow but he was very patient, gave great advice, and helped us summit and descend safely! Such a great experience and would definitely use him as a guide again in the future.

Anwar

I keep thinking what can I say about this guy.. You’re about to meet the brother you always wanted someone who is willing to play all day always ahead taking care of you without taking away the fun! Honest, Humble, Kind, Smart and mutant strong.


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