Pico Piloto

English // Class: 3-A-III

This is a panoramic montaneering route, we'll climb a canyon or "chorreadero" located at the endge of the city of Monterrey. A path that can take us to the peaks of Piloto, Perico, Cuauhtemoc, and to other attractive routes like natural caves and old mines of the last century. When we arrive to the port it is possible to be appreciated a panoramic view of the metro area including Santa Catarina, San Pedro and Monterrey, this is only half way. It is required a basic knowledge of rock climbing and rappel (courses included).

Obstacles Encountered

Season

All year, but it is highly recommended from autum to spring. Summer is very hot.

Meeting Point

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Soriana Cumbres, is located in Alejandro de Rodas St #3102-A, Col. Cumbres 8o sector, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. From this point we'll move in all the vehicles to the starting point.

Difficulty

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Intermediate: this route is apt for people with little experience in hiking, the route involves walking in paths, between stones and can have down climbing. Although this can be your first adventure trip is necessary that you have the ability to move mountain terrain. All our routes includes rappel course. GOOD phisycal condition is required and no one with overweight will be admitted.

Gear provided by MatacanesŪ

  • Helmet
  • Harnes
  • Rappel System
  • Ropes
  • Guide Gear: Contingencies and First Aid Kits

  • Each participant will be responsible of the gear provided, and will have to be carried in your own backpack when it is not in use.
    Lost gear should be payed as new.

Gear you should bring (Not incluided)

  • BackPack to carry your gear, food and drinks
  • Biking gloves to protect your hands
  • Hiking Poles
  • Sun Block

Maps

Not Available

Groups

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Groups can be made of 5 people minimum. In case of not being able to form a group, you'll have to make reservations with a payment of 50% and wait to be assigned to one of the groups formed by other people. If you can't be assigned, you'll be refunded. You may ask for VIP groups with no minimum persons and guides will be assigned exclusively for you including all meals, transportation from airport , cabins and hotel nights.

Food / Meals

Breakfast and lunch snack is incluided and will be provided at the beginning of the excursion, in addition is recommended to take to extra food as energy bars (or chocolates).
Carrying one or more liters of water is recommended.
All food and drinks must be carried by the participants.



WET:Matacanes, Half Matacanes, Alamar, Lower Guapo, Devil's Throat, Calabozo, Misterios Canyon, Hormigas, Picorete, Hydrophobia, Chipitin, Chiflon, Agua Grande, Santo Poco, Upper Guapo
DRY:Esmeralda, Reflexiones, Laberinto, Balcones, Ventana al Cielo, Cueva de la Virgen, Boca del Oso, CANYONEERING COURSES
HIKE:Nido Aguiluchos, Cerro La Silla, Pico Piloto Cerro de Las Mitras, La Calle / Urbano, Aguiluchos del Sur, CAVES:Sotano de Golondrinas, Sotano de Montemayor, Tierrosa Cave, Pozo del Gavilan
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