From Ancash: Climbing to Snowy Peak Mateo |Full Day|
ID: GYG609575-1021819
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
1 days
Description
Pico Mateo has an altitude of 5150 meters. The ascent to a snow-capped mountain certain risks and therefore requires the right equipment, guides and experience.
Between 3:00 and 3:30 am departure from Huaraz and we´ll drive to the city of Carhuaz where we´ll take the tour to the Cordillera Blanca to Punta Olímpica for 3 hours.
At 5:30 a.m. approx. after equipping ourselves and receiving a small jay we´ll begin to ascend the moraine (rocky and vertical path) of the south face of Nevado Contrahierbas - after 2 hours approx., we´ll arrive at the beginning of the glacier.
Here we´ll equip ourselves with mountaineering implements such as crampons, ropes and ice axes and then ascend the glacier for 1.5 to 2 hours until we reach the summit of Pico Mateo (5150 m). At the top we´ll stay for a few minutes and after taking many photographs, we´ll descend along the same path for approx., 2.5 hours. to the road where our transport awaits us.
The return with vehicle will take us 3 hours to the city of Huaraz - end of the tour between 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. approx.
Highlights
- The road to reach the Mateo glacier is rocky and with certain slopes.
- Climbing that is not suitable for people who suffer from vertigo.
- Climbing Mateo Peak 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.
