Climbing Nevado Mateo
Overview
- Availability:April – September
- Difficulty:Moderate (non-technical to easy glacier travel)
- Altitud:~5,150 m / 16,900 ft
- Duration:1 day
A short, accessible glaciated summit in the Ulta Valley, Nevado Mateo is often used as a first 5,000-m peak for acclimatization and for climbers seeking a relatively quick summit experience from Huaraz. Guided ascents typically start very early from the Punta Olímpica approach and return the same day.
Highlights
- Short single-day summit from Punta Olímpica.
- Excellent acclimatization peak near Huaraz.
- Good views of surrounding Cordillera Blanca ridgelines.
- Non-technical glacier travel with ropework practice opportunities.
- Ideal for climbers with limited time.
Includes/Excludes
- Round-trip tourist transportation.
- Mountain guide (technical) in English, French and Spanish.
- Full board during the climb.
- First-aid kit.
- Personal gear.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips.
- Permits and park fees.
- Personal expenses.
Itinirary
Full Day: Huaraz – Punta Olímpica – Nevado Mateo – Huaraz
Early pickup in Huaraz and drive to the Punta Olímpica tunnel/trailhead. Hike to the glacier approach, put on crampons and rope up, then make an early summit push to Nevado Mateo (≈5,150 m). Descend to the trailhead and return to Huaraz in the afternoon.
End of the climb.
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