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Nevado de Colima

High forest, volcanic rock and open horizons

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Altitude4,260 m / 13,976 ft
LevelIntermediate
Duration2 days · 1 night / Express 1 day
Route6–8 hour ascent

Confirmed calendar

2026 · 2027 departures.

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The camping format lasts two days and one night; Express departures condense the experience into one day.

Nevado de Colima · 2026Jan 17 — Jan 182 days · Ask us →Nevado de Colima Express · 2026Jan 241 day · Ask us →Nevado de Colima · 2026Feb 21 — Feb 222 days · Ask us →Nevado de Colima Express · 2026Apr 111 day · Ask us →Nevado de Colima · 2026May 2 — May 32 days · Ask us →Nevado de Colima · 2026Jun 13 — Jun 142 days · Ask us →Nevado de Colima Express · 2026Jul 41 day · Ask us →Nevado de Colima · 2026Jul 25 — Jul 262 days · Ask us →Nevado de Colima · 2026Sep 19 — Sep 202 days · Ask us →Nevado de Colima Express · 2026Sep 261 day · Ask us →Nevado de Colima · 2026Nov 14 — Nov 152 days · Ask us →Nevado de Colima Express · 2026Nov 211 day · Ask us →Nevado de Colima · 2026Dec 19 — Dec 202 days · Ask us →Nevado de Colima · 2027Jan 16 — Jan 172 days · Ask us →Nevado de Colima · 2027Feb 13 — Feb 142 days · Ask us →Nevado de Colima · 2027Mar 13 — Mar 142 days · Ask us →Nevado de Colima · 2027May 1 — May 22 days · Ask us →Nevado de Colima Express · 2027May 81 day · Ask us →Nevado de Colima · 2027Jun 12 — Jun 132 days · Ask us →Nevado de Colima Express · 2027Jun 191 day · Ask us →Nevado de Colima Express · 2027Jun 261 day · Ask us →Nevado de Colima · 2027Jul 24 — Jul 252 days · Ask us →Nevado de Colima · 2027Sep 18 — Sep 192 days · Ask us →Nevado de Colima Express · 2027Oct 231 day · Ask us →Nevado de Colima · 2027Nov 13 — Nov 142 days · Ask us →Nevado de Colima · 2027Dec 18 — Dec 192 days · Ask us →

Parque Nacional Nevado de Colima

High forest, volcanic rock and open horizons.

A first window into high-altitude hiking in Mexico: a medium-low difficulty experience through forest, volcanic sand and loose rock. It is designed for active travelers who want to move above 4,000 meters with a safe, guided progression.

  • Camping or Express format
  • La Joya base camp
  • Views of Volcán de Fuego

The experience includes

We take care of the route.

Based on ALPATH's published programs. Final operating details are confirmed before booking.

Included

  • Round transportation from Guadalajara
  • National Park admission
  • Technical and camping equipment
  • Qualified guides
  • Listed meals, snacks and hydration
  • Accident travel insurance
  • First-aid kit
  • ALPATH welcome kit

The itinerary

A route with intention.

Times are estimates and adapt to weather, logistics and the group's safe pace.

  1. Saturday · 7:00 AM

    Departure from Guadalajara

    Meet at the Yellow Towers in Parque Metropolitano and transfer toward the mountain.

  2. Saturday · 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

    Supplies and arrival

    Final stop before the dirt-road ascent to La Joya base camp.

  3. Saturday · 1:00–6:00 PM

    Camp and acclimatization

    Camp setup, lunch, a gentle acclimatization hike and time to explore.

  4. Saturday · 6:00–9:00 PM

    Fire, dinner and rest

    Group activities, dinner, hot chocolate and s'mores before bed.

  5. Sunday · 3:30–7:00 AM

    Summit push

    Night preparation and ascent with an estimated summit window around 7:00 AM.

  6. Sunday · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

    Breakfast and breakdown

    Return to La Joya, recovery breakfast and camp breakdown.

  7. Sunday · 12:00–4:00 PM

    Return to Guadalajara

    Transfer back to Parque Metropolitano and trip close.

Before you go

Prepare to enjoy the journey.

After booking, you receive a complete equipment list and preparation guide for your experience.

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