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Pico de Orizaba

Mexico · Unassigned Region

Pico de Orizaba is a 5,636M mountain in Mexico and the highest mountain in Mexico.

Mountain route map

Mapped approach and summit route lines from linked itineraries.

What to expect on this mountain

Pico de Orizaba is a 5,636M mountain in Mexico and the highest mountain in Mexico.

Guided summit options for Pico de Orizaba

These guided itineraries explicitly include a summit of Pico de Orizaba.

Guided

Mexico Volcano Triple Guided

Mexico Volcano Triple Guided is the 8-day option for Mexico Volcano Triple Challenge. It is graded difficult and reaches about 5,636 metres. The itinerary follows a guided format with day-to-day timing adjusted to conditions, travel logistics, and acclimatisation needs.

Duration
8 days
Difficulty
Difficult
Distance
41 km
Total climb
4,600M

Support style: Guide-led Three Peaks itinerary with coordinated transfers

Guided

Pico de Orizaba Guided Summit

The standard short-format Orizaba climb used in Mexico volcano itineraries.

Duration
2 days
Difficulty
Difficult
Distance
18 km
Total climb
1,500M

Support style: Guide-led high-altitude summit push

Nearby itineraries and route styles

These itineraries are relevant to the area and base logistics. Some do not include a summit of Pico de Orizaba.

Winter Mexico Volcano Triple Challenge - Mexico Volcano Triple Guided Mexico Volcano Triple Guided is the 8-day option for Mexico Volcano Triple Challenge. It is graded difficult and reaches about 5,636 metres. The itinerary follows a guided format with day-to-day timing adjusted to conditions, travel logistics, and acclimatisation needs. Includes Pico de Orizaba summit Trip family: Mexico Volcano Triple Challenge Winter Pico de Orizaba Summit Climb - Pico de Orizaba Guided Summit The standard short-format Orizaba climb used in Mexico volcano itineraries. Includes Pico de Orizaba summit Trip family: Pico de Orizaba Summit Climb

Summit trips

Adventure Mexico Volcano Triple Challenge 8-day mountaineering itinerary, reaching about 5,636 metres Adventure Pico de Orizaba Summit Climb Mexico's headline alpine summit itinerary on the Jamapa route.