Mateo Peak: Your First Climb in a 5000

Difficulty

Moderate

Comfort

Upscale

Weight limit

Mateo peak belongs to the Contrahierbas Sur massif, it's located inside the Huascaran National Park exactly inside Ulta canyon, in the province of Carhuaz.

Mateo has become very popular among beginner climbers because it's a friendly, short and easily accessible mountain for people who want to reach the dream of climbing their first 5 thousand meters high summit. To reach the summit you will need to start early in the morning. Along the climb you will take time to enjoy tone of the most beautiful sunrise views of Chopicalqui, Contrahierbas, Huascaran, Ulta and the beautiful lakes that are found around the Ulta Gorge. The approach is by a moraine for an hour until you arrive to the glacier, then you continue another hour more and you reach the summit.

If you want to get started in mountaineering, have a great experience and live the dream of your first 5,000-meter mountain, Mateo is the right place for you.

Pablo B. is the provider and guide of this trip

The provider speaks: English, Spanish

Hi, I'm Pablo. I was born in Huaraz at the foot of the Cordillera Blanca mountain range. I studied systems engineering and at the same time I practiced trekking on my own, after finishing my engineering career I decided to study for Official Tourist Guide and later I took a specialization course in mountaineering authorized by the Peruvian Government. During my beginnings in mountaineering I climbed important mountains such as: Huascaran, Alpamayo, Artesonraju, Chopicalqui, Ranrapalca, Tocllaraju and the classic 5 thousand mountains. I traveled to Ecuador where I climbed all the volcanoes such as: Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, Ilinizas, Cayambe, as well as Obispo Peak, the most challenging and technical mountain in Ecuador. In 2019 I climbed Aconcagua and now I lead expeditions annually. Mountaineering is my passion and work in this beautiful world.

Tour highlights

Perfect Mountain to Get You Started

Ideal for beginners—Mateo offers an accessible, rewarding first alpine experience.

Excellent Viewpoint of the Cordillera Blanca

Enjoy stunning panoramic views of iconic peaks across the Cordillera Blanca.

Guides with Over 100 Ascents per Year

Climb with expert guides who bring unmatched experience and safety to every ascent.

Route details

Arrive in Huaraz and settle into your hotel. Take the day to acclimate to the altitude, explore the town at your leisure, and prepare for the upcoming adventure.

We highly recommend to arrive 1 or better 2 days before the ascent.

Difficulty

Moderate

Does not require physical training but involves moderate physical activity

Tour provider's comments

The ascent to Mateo Peak is accompanied by UIAGM/IFMGA certified mountain guides who are experts in risk management. Each guide will lead a maximum of 3 clients.

Accommodation

Comfort

Upscale

Hotel

1 night

Hotel is not included in the price.
We are happy to help you with a choice.

Tickets to group meeting place

Group meeting place

Huaraz, Peru

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Weather during the tour

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Tour conditions

Included

certified Mountain Guide (english, spanish);
private transportation: Huaraz - Punta Olimpica Tunnel - Huaraz;
technical Mountain Equipment (mountain boots, harness, helmet, ice axe and crampons);
personal box lunch (snacks);
first aid kit.

Extras

airline ticket to Lima and back to the country of origin;
bus transportation Lima / Huaraz / Lima;
entrance fee to Huascaran National Park: S/. 30.00 soles general entrance fee (national and foreigner);
extra costs for premature abandonment of the expedition;
hotel during your stay in Huaraz;

Group size

From 2 to 9 tourists

Duration

3 days

2 nights