Mountain hut
Refugio de los Cien
Stand at 15,420 feet (4,700 meters) at the highest mountain hut in Mexico, the same refuge mountaineers use before pushing for the summit.
At a glance
- Kind
- Mountain hut
- Getting there
- 2 hours 15 minutes from Mexico City to La Joya
- Time
- Full day
What to bring
- Sturdy shoes with a good grip
- Warm layers for 4,700 meters
- Water and a snack for the trail
- A downloaded route for when there is no signal
The Refugio de los Cien sits at 15,420 feet (4,700 meters) on the flank of Iztaccíhuatl, the highest mountain hut in Mexico and the same refuge real mountaineers use before pushing for the summit. The whole day is private and all inclusive: pick-up at Glorieta de Cibeles, park tickets, a certified guide and travel insurance, so all you have to do is walk.
The route moves for hours through volcanic sand and open sky above 4,000 meters as the Valley of Mexico shrinks beneath you and Popocatépetl grows closer with every step. This is real high-altitude trekking, the kind that builds the fitness and lung capacity mountaineers use to prepare for technical summits, and it’s within reach of any hiker in good shape.
Good to know
- A full day above 4,000 meters, starting at 7:30 AM from Glorieta de Cibeles
- Trail snacks and a high-altitude safety briefing are included
- Your guide is fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese or German
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The rest of the map, from the pass between the volcanoes to the mountains of Oaxaca. Transportation and a certified guide are always included.
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