Avionazo
4921 ft
8.7 mi
9 hrs
6791 ft
Avionazo
ANP Sierra el Fraile y San Miguel, El Carmen
4921 ft
8.7 mi
9 hrs
6791 ft
Cerro del Avionazo, mountain where 79 people died after a plane crash in 1969.
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Due to the high density of vegetation and intense sun exposure on this route, it is recommended to wear a cap or hat, sunglasses, a buff, a long-sleeved shirt resistant to abrasion, flexible pants, and hiking boots or sneakers with good grip. These elements will help you stay protected and comfortable during your journey.
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To get to the beginning of the route, you will have to drive towards the road to Monclova to reach the town of “El Carmen”, a town with the same name, located 1 hour from the city of Monterrey. It is a safe area with a lot of traffic for locals, and you can see people on the street practically all hours of the day, right here there are grocery stores where you can replenish food and/or liquids.
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In the town of “El Carmen” there is a very large park that seems to be the main square, on the sides of this square there is enough space for parking. *Do not obstruct garages or private property.
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There is no additional cost to take this tour.
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The route is not as marked after taking the long route to approach the base of the mountain, there are slats and gravels that provide some help along the way, but in general terms it is a rather wasted route, so it is advisable to carry the GPS with enough battery.
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individual.labels.altitude 2070 msnm
individual.labels.elevation 1500 m
According to our nomenclature, this route has a level of physical difficulty of grade “8”, which means that it is a route with an average slope of 1500 meters, making it a strenuous route, not suitable for beginners, which usually takes 9-10 hours round trip.
