MEXICO VOLCANO MOUNTAINEERING

SAMPLE ITINERARY*

DAY

EVENT

1

  • Land in Puebla.  Travel to a historic fort near La Malinche.  Sleep.

2

  • Travel to La Malinche for a day hike (~12,000’), acclimatization, and skills-building.
  • Sleep in La Malinche Camp cabins (~10,000’).

3

  • Summit La Malinche (14, 639’). 
  • Travel to Tlachichuca.  Lodge at the Reyes’ Family residence.

4

  • Acclimatization hike on Orizaba’s tropical eastern slope (`12,000’).
  • Dinner and lodging at the Reyes’ Family residence in Tlachichuca.

5

  • Travel to Piedra Grande Hut (13,943’). 
  • Settle in, acclimatize, eat, sleep.

6

  • First summit climb option.  Summit Pico de Orizaba (18,405’).  Or…
  • Acclimatization hike to 15,000’.
  • Camp at Piedra Grande Hut (13,943’).

7

  • First summit climb option.  Summit Pico de Orizaba (18,405’).  Or…
  • Descend to Tlachichuca.
  • Evening dinner and lodging at the Reyes’ Family residence.

8

  • Travel to Puebla.
  • Sightseeing and cultural exploration in Puebla.
  • Sleep at hotel in Puebla.

9

  • Depart for Puebla airport to catch early AM flight.
  • Arrive home with lasting memories of your Mexico Volcano Mountaineering experience!

*Of course, connect with us if you’d like to tailor an itinerary to your specific goals!