Huaraz – Punta Olímpica – Nevado Mateo Summit (5,150 m)
Departure at 3:00 am from Huaraz as we head toward Nevado Mateo, one of the peaks in the Ulta area within Huascarán National Park. Traveling along the Carhuaz–Chacas highway, we reach the access point that starts before the Punta Olímpica tunnel (4,750 m), a key advantage that makes the summit possible in one day. Upon arrival, your guide provides a technical briefing about the route and the proper use of mountaineering equipment, fitting boots, harness, helmet, and safety systems for the group. We then begin the ascent toward the glacier, crossing high-altitude terrain where cold temperatures and thinner air are noticeable, before stepping onto the snow for the final section. We progress with crampons and an ice axe toward the summit of Nevado Mateo (5,150 m), enjoying wide-open views of the Cordillera Blanca and the glacier environment. After summit time for photos and a short break, we descend carefully back to the starting point, have the box lunch (light meal), and return to Huaraz. Important note: you must be acclimatized the day before with a short hike such as Rocutuyocq Lake or the Pastoruri Glacier.
- Meals
- Lunch
