La Veleta, Arteaga
Sierra de Arteaga
Zone: Sierra de Arteaga, Coahuila
- Distance
- 14.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 7756 ft
- Time
- 8 h 33 m
- Altitude
- 10912 ft
La Veleta — high summit in the Sierra de Arteaga at 3,326 msnm. 23.10 km with 2,364 m of elevation gain. Possible snow in winter.
Warnings
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Packing List
How to get there
Trailhead Access
Drive from Monterrey toward Arteaga, Coahuila. Take the federal highway through Saltillo and continue toward San Antonio de las Alazanas; the trailhead is on the access road to the Sierra de Arteaga.
Parking Information
Park at the trailhead clearing. The access road is dirt; high-clearance recommended.
Fees & Park Hours
No formal access fees.
Trail Overview
Long approach on dirt road then a steady climb through pine forest to the high ridge. The final stretch after the saddle has no clear trail.
Recommended Gear
Hiking poles, headlamp, power bank, sunscreen, first-aid kit, emergency blanket. Crampons may be needed in winter. It is extremely important not to throw away or dump any kind of trash; consider bringing a bag to carry out your containers and any you find along the way. This is one of the few routes where we recommend trail running shoes rather than hiking boots: there are so many kilometres and hours that boots could cause blisters and a lot of discomfort. Sun protection gear is MANDATORY: long sleeves, buff, hat/cap, sunscreen, etc.
What to Expect on the Trail
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Elevation Gain
2364 m
Total Distance (Out & back)
23.1 km
Total Time
8 h 33 m
Max Elevation
3326 m a.s.l.
Level 10. Very long and demanding: ~23.10 km with 2,364 m of elevation gain to over 3,326 msnm. Altitude can cause altitude sickness; train accordingly.
