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Pico de Orizaba guides
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Climbing The Seven Summits
ERTI 4.90 overall
Based in United States
About Pico de Orizaba
- Elevation
- 5,636 m (18,491 ft)
- Country
- Mexico
Climbing history
Facts and information about climbing Orizaba, Mexico’s tallest and a 7 Volcanic Summit. Compare prices, dates, itineraries and difficulty. Read verified reviews.
Notable itineraries
Any trip to Pico de Orizaba will likely begin with a flight into Mexico City International Airport (MEX) or Puebla International Airport (PBC). From here, most guides will provide transport to the village of Tlachichuca, Ciudad Serdan or Atzinzitla, depending on the side of the mountain you will climb. Your travel route will vary depending on the expedition you choose. Please refer to the individual guides expeditions for more information.
Weather and best time to go
Weather: The climbing season for Pico de Orizaba coincides with the dry season and runs from autumn to spring. Due to its location in the tropics, average daily temperatures range from mid to high-teens (Celcius) throughout the season to well-below freezing at the summit., Best Time to Visit: October to March, Average Expedition Length 2 to 3 days
Currency
Mexican peso (MXN), but many guides also accept payment in US dollars.
Languages
Spanish
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Recommended gear for Pico de Orizaba
Technical essentials picked for glaciated mountaineering. Recommended by our expert team.
- La Sportiva G2 Evo Mountaineering Boots (double boots): View at CampSaver
- Petzl Sarken Crampons (Leverlock Universel) (crampons): View at CampSaver
- Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe (ice axe): View at Black Diamond
- Black Diamond Couloir Harness (harness): View at Black Diamond
- Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet (helmet): View at Black Diamond
- Global Rescue membership (rescue and evacuation): View at Global Rescue
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Which guides run trips to Pico de Orizaba?
Climbing The Seven Summits.