メキシコの峠・トップ7

A monument depicting the passage of Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés into the Valley of Mexico in 1520, mounted on a roundabout that provides access in several directions: Tlamacas (closed since the 1990s), Izta-Popo Refuge, Xalitzintla, Iztaccíhuatl, and San Pedro Nexapa. Its now-classic "Paso de Cortés" sign is a place where you can take a souvenir photo (of the achievement), which is currently obscure due to the countless stickers pasted by people from various cycling, motorcycling, mountaineering, and other clubs. Here, in addition to the beautiful view, you'll also find plenty of food on weekends; during the week, it's difficult to find supplies. The cold is usually very high, so always be prepared for the changes in mountain weather.

A classic. The border between Mexico City and the State of Mexico, just a short climb after climbing Cantimplora, the highest point on a bike and perfect for high-altitude training with the forest. Now it has a permanent military post protecting the area (I suppose)...

A rewarding fun descend after the long climb of Los Naranjos road. This pass leaves you at 800m above the sea level. There is an amazing view of Sierra de la Laguna and the Pacific Ocean.

A wonderful climb with the wind propellers a view full of mountains and a pleasant road with green mountains on all sides.

Caution when stopping! Sharp curve and trucks barely pass. Vehicle directions change when cornering. The view is beautiful! Very technical curves, watch out for the oil spilled on the pavement.

Almost exactly 4,000m From here you can't go any further by bike ... You really can't get any higher. Here it's time to walk and soon only continue with climbing equipment.

Popular destination for bike tours. We first set out around noon ... I'd rather leave in the morning. There is a drop in temperature at sunset.

After about 3-4 hours of hiking form the La Joya Trailhead car park you should be just about coming up to the Rodillas. If you left in the early hours of the morning dawn should be breaking just about as you get there. If so you will get a glorious vista of smoking 'Popo' across the valley one way and the views ahead along the 2km broken magnificent ridgeline to Ixta's summit the other way. It will be a life long experience!