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Paso de Cortés – Paso de Cortés Monument loop from Amecameca
03:06
50.5km
1,330m
Road cycling
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 11, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 24.9 km for 87 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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12.1 km
Cerro Otlotepec
Highlight • Summit
19.9 km
View of Popocatépetl Volcano on the Way to Paso de Cortés
Highlight • Viewpoint
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22.3 km
Palo Rechino
Highlight • Forest
24.9 km
View of Popocatépetl from Izta-Popo Zoquiapan National Park
Highlight • Viewpoint
The National Park's hiker and visitor control facilities opened in 1935 as a refuge to protect the mountains that make up the Sierra Nevada, in the eastern center of the Transversal Volcanic Axis. It was declared a Los Volcanes Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2010. Over the years and with changes in management, the services have gone from excellent to moderately good. At least, security increased after several critical moments. With social and community pressure, security was increased with the United Mountaineers Club. In 2015, agreements were signed to train the Mountain Police and safeguard hikers.
It is much safer today than it was 10 years ago, although unfortunate events continue to occur.
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25.0 km
Paso de Cortés
Highlight • Mountain Pass
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25.1 km
Paso de Cortés Monument
Highlight • Monument
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.
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28.3 km
El Paraje
Highlight • Cycleway
50.2 km
Amecameca town center
Highlight • Settlement
There's almost everything here, plenty of food (the market, stalls, and shops), and there are bike repair shops if you need them.
The plaza is large, with a traditional kiosk and church.
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50.5 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
45.1 km
4.06 km
1.29 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
48.9 km
1.31 km
162 m
134 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (3,680 m)
Lowest point (2,470 m)
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Friday 10 July
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