Top Peru Ice Climbing

Climb Mateo Peak (Nevado Mateo) with an experienced mountain guide on a full-day private mountaineering trip from Huaraz into Huascaran National Park. At 16,896 feet (5,150 meters) Mateo is a high-altitude, snowy adventure, but with moderate terrain that makes this a beginner-friendly experience. Convenient pickup and drop-off in Huaraz makes it possible to summit in just one day.

ITINERARY: Day 1: Huaraz - Base Mateo 4700 masl - Summit Matthew 5150 masl - Base Camp - Huaraz: Pick up from the lodgings at 2:30 am and departure from Huaraz at 3.00 a.m. Approximately, heading north of Huaraz, arriving at Carhuaz, it deviates to enter the valley of Ulta - Olympic Point, reaching the Base at 4700 meters above sea level. After a brief stop to have breakfast, you leave for the summit of Mateo, passing through the moraine. This summit is 5150 meters high, from where you can have great panoramic view of the snowy peaks of the Cordillera Blanca, such as the Huascarán Sur, Chopicalqui, Contrahierbas, Ulta, among other snowfalls. Return to the Base, to take the transport that will take us to Huaraz.

Standing atop the 18,871-foot (5,752-meter) Nevado Pisco is a major accomplishment, and this 3-day private climb from Huaraz provides the expertise and support you need to get there. A certified guide ensures your group stays safe during the climb, including a base camp overnight that helps your body adjust to the altitude. Hotel pickup and pack animals keep you supplied and comfortable throughout the journey.