The mountain Mateo 5150 m is part of the massif of Contrahierbas, connected by a hill to the old pass and road connecting the city and Chacas, called Punta Olímpica at 4680 m. The mountain Mateo is one of the most accessible in the city of Huaraz.
If you want to do this type of climbing, it is necessary to acclimatize previously for several days and be in good physical/technical conditions.
The itinerary is a model to follow, however, situations such as natural disasters, climate change, landslides, political unrest, strikes, demonstrations, changes in government regulations or other force majeure, may cause this program to vary.
Our departure from the city of Huaraz by private transportation is approximately 3:00 am. With a destiny to the north arriving until Carhuaz, the trip continues by the highway that goes to Chacas, passing by the town of Shilla, then it is entered the valley of Ulta, arriving at the tunnel of Olympic Point. It is there where we prepare the equipment for the ascent to the mountain. The ascent is through the rocky part of the moraine and finally, we will continue the glacier climb to the summit. From there you can enjoy a panoramic view of the peaks of the Cordillera Blanca such as the South Huascaran, Chopicalqui, Contrahierbas, and Ulta and among others. Then we will return to Punta Olimpica, where the transportation will be waiting for us to take us to Huaraz.
We make this kind of climbing expeditions privately, to give you a better experience. We have guides, auxiliary personnel fully local and certified. If you have any questions, please contact us, to solve your doubts and know the price of the packages.
My one-day climb to Mount Mateo was an incredible experience, and a huge part of that was thanks to how Alex handled the logistics and the pace. He was right on time for the hotel pickup, which made the early start feel smooth and professional from the very beginning. Once we were on the mountain, I really appreciated how he never once made me feel rushed; he walked exactly at my pace, making sure I was comfortable with my rhythm and breathing the whole way up. Because he wasn’t hurrying me, I was able to actually enjoy the ascent and reach the summit feeling strong. His eye for detail and constant focus on my safety made the entire climb feel easy and controlled. Alex’s patience and his thorough approach to guiding are exactly why I trust him on these peaks—he truly makes the climber’s comfort his main objective.
