Nevado Mateo day climb in the Cordillera Blanca

This is the ideal trip if you are looking for a different type of mountaineering adventure. On just one day, you will get to explore one of the most stunning peaks in the Cordillera Blanca, Nevado Mateo (5,150 m).

It is a challenging glacier walk. But the stunning views of Chacraraju, Chopicalqui, Contrahiervas, Huascaran, Hualcan and Ulta, amongst many other equally impressive peaks, will make the challenge completely worth it.

Our journey will begin early in the morning. I’ll pick you up around 3:00 a.m., and drive along the Callejon de Huaylas Valley. The drive will continue passing Carhuaz, the Shilla district and into the Huascaran National Park, until reaching the Punta Olimpica Tunnel (4,740m). This tunnel connects the Conchucos with the Callejon de Huaylas Valley. Thus, making it the longest vehicular tunnel in the country, and the highest on Earth!

Then we’ll trek along a rocky path, where trails are no longer marked. First, we’ll hike through a flat area that will take us to a moraine wall. Then, the rest of the ascent is a mixture of easier and demanding parts, which will continue until we reach a glacier. That’s where we’ll gear up to attempt the last part of the ascent, which is not very steep or posses technical difficulties. Finally, we’ll return using the same route, and drive back to Huaraz. Also, depending on the season we climb, we could encounter short steep sections or even hard ice.  

Moreover, we can reach the summit from 1:30 to 2:00 hours. So there will be more than enough time to hike around and take in the dazzling sceneries all around us.

If you want to join this trip, don’t hesitate and request to book this trip. I promise it will be an amazing adventure in one of the most fantastic places in Peru.

You can also check out this Nevado Pisco 4-day ascent via the SW Ridge that I guide too.