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| Price | £1595 or US$ 3195 or € 2195 | |
| Flights from UK | from £600-£800 | |
| Dates | 4-19 April 2009 | |
| Duration | 16 days | |
| Grade | 2B | |
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Easy Mountaineering in Mexico
Based in and around Mexico City this expedition will climb the four highest summits in the country. After a day of acclimatisation in Mexico City at 2250m we will make a three day trip to the rocky Nevado de Toluca 4691m. Returning briefly to Mexico City we'll travel to our first two big peaks which rise high above the capital to the southeast. Popocatepetl 5452m and Ixtaccihuatl 5286m are both volcanic peaks. Popocatepetl, an active volcano, is a relatively easy walk over snow but the ascent of Ixtaccihuatl is a more challenging scramble.
After climbing these peaks we'll travel east to the small city of Orizaba to climb our third and highest peak - Pico de Orizaba 5760m also known by the Aztec name of Citlatepetl. This mountain is steeper than our first two summits but is still a suitable ascent for those with little or no previous experience on snow and ice.
During the acclimatisation phase of the expedition there will be time to see some of the most interesting sights around Mexico City. The modern capital of Mexico was the ancient capital of the Aztec Empire, which reached its peak of power about the time of Columbus' voyages. There are still many impressive ruins in the area including the famous pyramids at Teotihuacan, whose Pyramid of the Sun is over 70m high (and will make an ideal first ascent!)
Nevado del Toluca
Included in our Price |
Not Included in our Price |
| All land transport in Mexico as per
itinerary. All accommodation in Mexico as per itinerary. Food while in the mountains. Organisation and planning of the expedition. Tents, stoves, ropes and other communal equipment. National Park and climbing permits. Services of a western (usually UK) expedition leader. |
Flights to Mexico City. Airport Tax. Insurance. Personal equipment (e.g. clothing, sleeping bag, helmet, ice-axes). Meals and snacks in towns and cities. Laundry, souvenirs, tips and drinks. |
General Information about our holidays
Please read our warning on altitude before booking this expedition to high altitudes.
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