MexicoPopocatépetl Summit Trek
10.9 km1 stagesModerate
Hiking trail · Mexico
Iztaccíhuatl Traverse
Trailhead Summit
▲ 5,207 m
TrailheadSummit
10.2km
Distance
1
Stages
Moderate
Difficulty
Jan · Nov
Best months
All 1 stages
When to go
- January: 11%
- February: 9%
- March: 9%
- April: 9%
- May: 9%
- June: 6%
- July: 6%
- August: 7%
- September: 7%
- October: 9%
- November: 10%
- December: 9%
11% of hikers choose January. Quietest: June, July.
Before you go
About this trail
A detailed description for this trail hasn't been written yet. The map, stages and route options are below.
Distances, elevation and times are approximate; follow waymarks and local conditions on the trail.
Map
On the trail
Follow this route on your phone
- Step-by-step route following
- Voice alert when you go off-route
- GPS recording and group planning
Iztaccíhuatl Traverse: frequently asked questions
How long is Iztaccíhuatl Traverse?
About 10.2 km in total. The route is split into 1 stages; each has its own page with map, elevation profile and water points.
When is the best time to hike Iztaccíhuatl Traverse?
Hikers choose January, November, and December most often.
How difficult is Iztaccíhuatl Traverse?
Overall difficulty: Moderate. It varies between stages — each stage page shows its own ascent and difficulty.
Can I follow Iztaccíhuatl Traverse on my phone?
Yes. In the Snail Trail app every stage has step-by-step directions, and you get a voice alert when you leave the route.
