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Nevado de Toluca Summit

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Nevado de Toluca Summit

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Nevado de Toluca Summit

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Área de Protección de Flora y Fauna Nevado de Toluca

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    1. Nevado de Toluca Summit – Nevado de Toluca loop from San Francisco Putla

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    2. Nevado de Toluca Summit – Nevado de Toluca loop from San Isidro

    16.2km

    06:09

    1,050m

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3. Laguna del Sol – Nevado de Toluca Summit loop from San Francisco Putla

    8.66km

    03:11

    530m

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    November 16, 2020

    This is simply one of the best mountains out there and it is one of my favourites anywhere I have been. If you are from the UK think the Snowdon Horseshoe at 4,700m with 99% less visitors, permanent sun and a proper confined narrow summit. It has quaint lakes, nice easy scrambling and great views. All within two hours or so from Mexico City. I have a lot of information on this mountain and if you want it as well as route information (standard and the complete rim traverse) please click here: komoot.com/tour/285726687

      November 5, 2021

      We hiked this summit early November, the view was spectacular, temperatures were just around freezing at the summit, bring warm clothes. Getting there from the east is quite a climb, you will need your hands but it’s definitely doable. (rocks were mostly not covered in snow). We did the route from the parking then lake la Luna, summit, down by the steep path and then lake del sol in 6h tops, lots of pauses included. I would definitely recommend !

      This is the recording we made:
      komoot.com/tour/551042236?ref=itd&share_token=aPotckuQ28XBpZ7rYokFekbIm64W95bMizIMSrVssC6FisSpS4

        April 9, 2025

        A wonderful place to visit, it's currently easier to access by vehicle (to a certain extent) and with parking. However, if you're someone who enjoys climbing mountains over 4,000 meters from the bottom, I'm sure you'll love the challenge.
        Don't forget that these are mountains, and weather changes can happen at unexpected times, so it's best to be prepared for anything, bringing hydration and food necessary for the effort and the weather.
        In the craters, you'll find two bodies of fresh water that form the Laguna del Sol and Laguna de la Luna. In the 1990s, you could dive at altitude in the icy waters. Visibility is very low, so it was done with instruments and good orientation, a dry suit, or a wetsuit for icy waters. Currently, only research personnel can do so with a special permit, as it is an ecological and archaeological reserve.
        Admission is fee-based, and on weekends, it's very crowded, so be patient and always respect the place. Leave it better than you found it, and enjoy!
        You can also get there by gravel bike or mountain bike, but achieving this requires good training due to the incline and altitude.
        Always remember: Respect the Mountain.

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