From Ancash: Ascent to Nevado/Pico Mateo - Full Day
ID: GYG682836-1122852
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
1 days
Description
Pico Mateo has an altitude of 5150 meters. The ascent of a snow-capped mountain involves certain risks, so it requires the right equipment, guides and experience.
Between 3:00 and 3:30 hours we will leave Huaraz and head to the city of Carhuaz where we will take the excursion to the Cordillera Blanca up to Punta Olímpica for 3 hours.
At 5:30 hours approx. after equipping ourselves and receiving a small jay we will begin to ascend the moraine (rocky and vertical path) of the south face of the Nevado Contrahierbas - after 2 hours approx. we will arrive at the beginning of the glacier.
Here we will equip ourselves with mountaineering tools, such as crampons, ropes and ice axes, and ascend the glacier for 1.5 to 2 hours until we reach the summit of Pico Mateo (5150 m). At the summit we will stay a few minutes and after taking many pictures, we will descend by the same path for approx. 2.5 hours to the road where our transport will be waiting for us.
The return by vehicle will take us 3 hours to the city of Huaraz - end of the excursion between 15:00 and 16:00 approx.
Highlights
- The path to reach the Mateo glacier is rocky and with certain slopes.
- This climb is not suitable for people who suffer from vertigo.
- The ascent to Pico Mateo takes 3 to 4 hours to reach the summit.
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
