From Huaraz: Climbing Nevado Mateo in Cordillera Blanca
ID: GYG833815-1322348
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Country: Peru
Duration:
1 days
Description
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.
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
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.
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.
