From Huaraz: Climbing Nevado Mateo in Cordillera Blanca

Andes Mountains, Peru, Peru



The ascent of Nevado Mateo is, today, a very popular challenge among mountain climbers in Peru, as well as all those who are starting out in mountaineering.

Highlights

  • Realize the dream of reaching the summit of the five thousand meter mountain.
  • During the ascent to the snowy peak, take advantage of the sunrise
  • Nevado Mateo, one of the peaks of the mountain range.

Description

Itinerary Pick up at 3:00 am from your hotel with our mobility to head towards the northeast of Huaraz for 2 and a half hours, entering through the town of Carhuaz, passing through the town of Shilla and Huascarán National Park until we reach Punta Olímpica where we will park. 6:00 am We will begin the walk along the moraine for approximately 1 hour until we reach the base of the glacier where we will put on the crampons and the guide will string them to begin climbing the mountain to the summit for approximately 1 hour, after contemplating the view of the snowy Contrahiervas and the small and large Cancará lagoons. From the summit we will begin to descend along the same route until we reach the vehicle and then return to Huaraz. 16:00 hrs Approximate arrival in Huaraz

Includes

Certified High Mountain Guide with experience Tourist transportation with permit to Huascarán National Park Mountain equipment: Helmet, Harness, Ice Axe, Crampon, La Sportiva Boots and other brands and gloves A hot drink before starting the climb to Nevado Mateo: Hot drink thermos

Excludes

Entrance to Huascarán National Park: S/30.00 Soles per person Personal clothing such as mountain pants, down jacket, gorotex pants.

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