Largest volcano in North America and largest mountain in Mexico. With an excellent structure at base camp, comfort and chances of success are increased. The final attack to the summit via the mythical Jamapa Glacier, an ice ramp with 600m of elevation and 45º of inclination makes this a true high mountain experience.

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DAY 0 (prior to shipment):meeting at the hotel in Mexico City to get to know the group and initial briefing. We will review the items individuals and we will visit the partner store to purchase and/or rent previously reserved mountain clothing and equipment. Food not included.

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DAY 1: We will leave at 09:00 from the hotel towards the town of Miguel Hidalgo (3,400m), our base town for the expedition and the beginning of acclimatization planning, 250km from CDMX. Breakfast included at the hotel, lunch and dinner at the refuge.

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DAY 2: First day of trekking. We will go to Piedra Grande base camp at 4,200m altitude, passing through the incredible Orizaba forest. We will return to the refuge in Hidalgo for the night. Breakfast and dinner included.

Accumulated elevation: 900m

Distance: 17 km

Estimated time: 6am – 8am

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DAY 3: Once properly acclimatized, we will definitely climb to the Piedra Grande base camp at 4,200m to spend the night. Breakfast and dinner included.

Accumulated elevation: 900m

Distance: 8.5 km

Estimated time: 4am – 6am

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DAY 4: Deserved dI was free to rest at the busy base camp. We will take the opportunity to practice using crampons, axes and crossing glaciers. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

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DAY 5: Acclimatization day. We will climb to the altitude camp at the base of the glacier, 5.00m above sea level, and return to base camp for the night. Breakfast and dinner included.

Accumulated elevation: 800m

Distance: 5km

Estimated time: 6am – 8am

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6TH: We will ascend to the altitude camp for the night and final acclimatization for the summit day. After everyone is properly housed in the tents, we will do a quick safety braking training on glacier. Breakfast and dinner included.

Accumulated elevation: 800m

Distance: 2.6km

Estimated time: 4h – 6h

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DAY 7: Day of attack to the summit through the mythical Jamapa glacier, still at dawn. After an attempt, we will return to the high altitude camp for the night. Breakfast and dinner included.

Accumulated elevation: 600m

Distance: 1 km

Estimated time: 6am – 8am

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DAY 8: We will go down to the base camp to take our transfer in a 4x4 vehicle and return directly to Mexico City. Breakfast and lunch included.

Accumulated elevation: -800 m

Distance: 2.6 km

Estimated time: 3h – 5h

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INCLUDED IN

• Stay with breakfast in a shared double room in Mexico City days 0 and 1

• Stay in a refuge with breakfast and dinner in the village of Miguel Hidalgo on the 2nd and 3rd

• In-out mountain transportation from Mexico City

• 1 WFA rescue guide in Portuguese, English and Spanish for every 4 people

• Tent (2P) and kitchen utensils in all camps

• Mountain breakfast days 5 to 8

• Mountain lunch on the 5th and 8th

• Mountain dinner days 4 to 7

• 1 snackCaptain Jack

• Use of dining tent at base camp

• Carriers of up to 15 kg from Miguel Hidalgo to base camp

• Complete assistance in purchasing and leasing equipment

• First aid kit for collective use

• Online Satellite Tracking (SPOT)

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NOT INCLUDED

• Air to Mexico City (round trip)

• Transport in Mexico City day 0

• Food in Mexico City (except hotel breakfast)

• Trail food (snacks)

• Equipment and clothing for personal use (except tent and kitchen utensils)

• Personal porter (with the possibility of hiring separately)

• Excess weight costs for loads over 15kg

• Any cost of evacuation due to abandonment

• Travel insurance +rescue insurance

• Reimbursement in case of loss of equipment due to theft or weather events