CLIMBING · CORDILLERA BLANCA

PICO MATEO 1 DAY

Duration 1 day
Season April - November
Difficulty PD – Not very difficult

ABOUT MATEO

Nevado Mateo is located in the Ulta valley, toward the Punta Olímpica pass. This snow peak is suitable for people with little experience or as preparation before attempting to climb higher mountains; from its summit you can enjoy an impressive panoramic view.

  • Max altitude 5,150 m · Summit
  • Location Ulta valley – Punta Olímpica
  • Activity Climbing
  • Guide Certified AGMP – IFMGA
  • Departure 3:00 a.m. from Huaraz
  • Collective gear Rope, snow stakes, ice screws
Pico Mateo Climb 1 Day

ITINERARY

Day 1

Huaraz – Carhuaz – Ulta valley – Punta Olímpica (4,700 m) – Mateo summit (5,150 m) – Huaraz

Departure from Huaraz at 3:00 a.m. heading north along the Callejón de Huaylas to Carhuaz, from where we will continue through the Ulta valley to the Punta Olímpica pass, at an altitude of 4,700 m. From here we start walking along a rocky trail to the start of the glacier, where it will be necessary to put on the climbing gear. At the summit we will be rewarded with impressive panoramic views; after photos and a well-deserved rest, we will descend by the same route to the bus to return to Huaraz.

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE

  • Certified guide (AGMP – IFMGA)
  • Private round-trip transportation
  • Information and recommendations before the expedition
  • Collective gear: rope, snow stake, ice screw and cords
  • First aid kit
  • Permanent agency assistance during your expedition

NOT INCLUDED

  • International flights and applicable airport taxes
  • Accommodation and meals in Lima and Huaraz
  • Transfer Lima – Huaraz – Lima
  • Huascarán National Park entrance fee
  • Acclimatization days before the trek
  • Travel insurance for accidents and repatriation
  • Personal expenses
  • Personal technical climbing equipment
  • Tips

PERSONAL TREKKING GEAR

40-liter backpack
Long hiking pants, warm (base layer) and rain pants (Gore-tex)
Warm jacket and rain jacket.
Sun hat and warm hat
Thick gloves for the cold
Trekking poles
Sunglasses with UV protection
Personal first aid kit
Water bottle

Note

The proposed itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions or force majeure that put the safety of our clients at risk.

Acclimatization

We recommend doing higher-altitude hikes around the city of Huaraz before any trek and/or ascent. It is one of the most important factors for us and also for you.

Hikes we recommend

Laguna Churup, Laguna 69, Laguna Parón, Laguna Willcacocha and Laguna Ahuac. We have daily departures, private and in groups.

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