Tour Climbing Nevado Mateo | Your First 5,150 m Summit | 12 Hours
Description
• All clients can reach the summit of Nevado Mateo with our expert guides. We are patient and accommodating. • Guide-to-client ratio: 1:3 • Crampons, boots, helmet, harness, and ice axe provided with prior fitting • Picnic-style lunch included (but bring your favorite snacks for the trek) • Depending on group size, transportation is by taxi, minivan, or luxury bus • Peruvian-owned; family-run • We will climb Nevado Mateo in just one day. It is one of the incredible ice-covered peaks of the famous Cordillera Blanca. The total altitude of Nevado Mateo is 5,150 meters, and the ascent is considered technically easy. This trip is perfect as your first climbing experience since no technical skills are required.
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Itinerary
3:30 AM – Hotel pickup. Drive 2.5 hours north of Huaraz, passing through Carhuaz and Shilla, and entering Huascarán National Park. Entrance fee: 30 soles Park at Punto Olimpia. 6:00 AM – Begin hiking along the glacier moraine (~1 hour) until reaching the glacier base, where we will put on crampons, rope up, and start the ascent to the summit (~1 hour). From the top of San Mateo, enjoy views of the remains of the majestic Contrahiervas Mountain and the Cancora Lagoons. Take time to relax and enjoy the scenery before descending the same route. Once back at the vehicle, we will pack up and return to Huaraz. 2:30 PM – Arrival back in Huaraz.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
1. Confirm Pickup Location: Please confirm your pickup location after making the reservation. 2. Check Technical Equipment: Plan to stop by our office at some point before your climb to try on your crampons, helmet, harness, boots, and ice axe. 3. Dietary Restrictions: Please inform us in advance. Office Location: Av. Mariscal Toribio de Luzuriaga 477, Huaraz 02001 WhatsApp: +51 942 646 424 (We are Eric and Mónica; our office manager is Edwin) You can also visit and speak with our reception staff. Our office is located at Hotel Valery.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(40)
The hike was incredible but it was quite tough too. The views were absolutely incredible and we got some great weather with clear blue skies. Our guide spoke English which was great as was easy to understand him and we got to talk during the hike and learn more about other hikes he's done and was super open to talking about them. He was also very helpful when certain sections got a little tricky and would show a path to follow and on occasion even rope you up and pull you if needed for a small section
The best Guide Lucho , at the beginning when I was told about the snowy Mateo doubt it...After knowing Lucho I consider it is quite trained and accompanies you the step by step that advances to the end of the ascent and descent, encourages you when we reach the top of Mateo ..Recommendsdisimo...
Fredy organized all my tours so that the gradual acclimatization would be sufficient and effective to climb Nevado Mateo, which was the highest I would go in Huaraz. The tour is sold as possible for inexperienced people, but be aware that it requires physical strength at 5100 meters of altitude. With all calm, patience and encouragement, when I lacked strength, Fredy was there more than being my guide and support, giving me a much-needed push to get on the ice and motivational strength as well. The minimum technique to step correctly Fredy also taught with all patience and knowing what was best for an inexperienced person to do and where and how to step. Excellent guide and excellent person, I highly recommend it!! As for the tour, whoever goes to Lagunas Paron and 69 will have perhaps more beautiful or Instagrammable views, but the emotion and physical sensation of sitting on a glacier at 5150m seeing the highest mountains in Peru in front, thinking that you have achieved it, indescribable!!
The experience to climb the snow-capped mountain was very good. They provided me with the necessary equipment and instructions. I recommend it.
Best trip everThis simply was AWESOME Best trip ever!!! A serious must for those who seek adventure, for those who dare and even for those who are a tiny bit scared ....... don't worry it's cool. Our guide Richard was so kind. He knew the mountain like the back of his hand. One lady in our group was a tiny bit nervous, he held her hand, tethered her to himself and bolstered her confidence. She completed the trip successfully love to Xemena Overall this trip was phenomenal !!!!! Yes! Big Love ️
Grupo Alpamayo is ideal for this experience, with very prepared guides, and a very good atmosphere. Eric is impressive (peru expeditions), and makes you enjoy every moment.
I loved it... Excellent guide helped me at all times when I thought I wouldn't make it 👏🥹 recommended 10 out of 10
A very good experience, you feel the good vibes of each guide, an ideal ascent if you want to start and at the end they give you a surprise on the descent that leaves you wanting to return. Congratulations to Eric and the Alpamayo team.
Erik, one of the best high mountain guides, helped me every step of the way up to the snowy mountain. Good trekking
Our trip ✈️ to the snowy Mateo in the Cordillera Blanca is a trip of a dream and something that cannot be explained, I would have to climb to live this unique experience thank you very much 🫂 very grateful 🛩️⛰️🫶😍
