Mateo Peak
Mateo Peak is a popular mountain and introductory climbing mountain in Peru Cordillera Blanca, reaching about 5,150 meters (16,900 feet). It is known for its easy access, gentle snow slopes, and spectacular views of peaks like Huascarán, Chopicalqui, and Contrahierbas, making it ideal for acclimatization and first-time high-altitude climbers.
Climbing Details
- Altitude Range: 4,736 / 5,150 m
- Duration: 1 Day
- Route: West Face
- Difficulty: Medium
- Demanding
- Season: All year
- Start: Punta Olímpica
Itinerary
Day 1 Huaraz (3,100 m) / Tunnel (4,736 m) / Summit (5,150 m) / Tunnel / Huaraz
Departure at 3:00 am. Pick up from your hostel and transfer with our private transportation to the north of Huaraz towards Carhuaz. Then, we will take the route to Chacas until we reach the Punta Olímpica tunnel (4,737 m). From there, we will begin to ascend the rocky moraine until we reach the glacier. After putting on our mountain gear and roping ourselves in, we will begin the climb via the normal route to the summit. After taking a few photos, we will return to the moraine and then to Huaraz.
- Elevation gain: +414 m (duration approximately 4-5 hours)
Services
Include
- Mountain guide
- Personal mountaineering equipment (boots, ice axes, crampons, harness, gloves, helmet, etc.)
- Collective equipment (ropes, bolts, cords, and carabiners)
- Private transportation to the approach point
- First aid kit
- Personalized assistance
Not Include
- Personal mountaineering clothing (jacket, hat, pants, and warmer)
- Food
- Entrance fee to Huascaran National Park (S/. 30.00 soles)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Travel insurance (emergency)
- Tips
FAQ
What to bring
- Bring appropriate clothing for day (hot weather) and night (cold weather)
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Swimwear
- First aid kit
- Hiking boots
- Camera
- Rain jacket
- Water bottle
- Sleeping bag
- Small backpack
- Headlamp (flashlight)
- 10 kilos of luggage per person for the donkeys
