Hiking at Churup Lake
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Country: Peru
Country: Peru
Duration: 09:00 hours
Description
Embark on a full-day hiking tour to the Churup Lagoon from Huaraz. Enjoy the picturesque views of the Andean villages as you travel to Pitec, and hike up steep slopes with ropes.
Embark on a guided hike to the Churup Lagoon from Huaraz. Admire the stunning views of the snow-capped peaks of the Huascarán National Park and enjoy free time to relax by the lagoon.
Leave Huaraz in a comfortable vehicle, passing through picturesque Andean villages until you reach Pitec, located at 3,850 meters above sea level. From this point, enjoy stunning views of prominent snow-capped peaks of the Huascarán National Park, such as Vallunaraju, Ocshapalca, Ranrapalca, Rimarima, San Juan, and Churup, your final destination.
Begin the hiking route ascending the ridge from Pitec. During the two-hour walk, encounter steep slopes where the use of ropes will be necessary to facilitate the ascent. However, your guide will be present to provide assistance.
Once you reach the Churup Lagoon, located at the foot of the snow-capped peak of the same name, have free time to admire the views and relax in the surroundings. Afterward, return to Pitec to board the minibus that will take you back to Huaraz.
Embark on a guided hike to the Churup Lagoon from Huaraz. Admire the stunning views of the snow-capped peaks of the Huascarán National Park and enjoy free time to relax by the lagoon.
Leave Huaraz in a comfortable vehicle, passing through picturesque Andean villages until you reach Pitec, located at 3,850 meters above sea level. From this point, enjoy stunning views of prominent snow-capped peaks of the Huascarán National Park, such as Vallunaraju, Ocshapalca, Ranrapalca, Rimarima, San Juan, and Churup, your final destination.
Begin the hiking route ascending the ridge from Pitec. During the two-hour walk, encounter steep slopes where the use of ropes will be necessary to facilitate the ascent. However, your guide will be present to provide assistance.
Once you reach the Churup Lagoon, located at the foot of the snow-capped peak of the same name, have free time to admire the views and relax in the surroundings. Afterward, return to Pitec to board the minibus that will take you back to Huaraz.
Highlights
- Admire the stunning views of the snow-capped peaks of Huascarán National Park
- Hike to the Churup Lagoon, located at the foot of the snow-capped peak of the same name
- Enjoy the picturesque views of the Andean villages as you travel to Pitec
- Take a break to admire the views and relax in the surroundings of the lagoon
- Benefit from the assistance of a guide as you hike up steep slopes with ropes
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The hike includes steep slopes and the use of ropes for assistance.
A guide will be present to provide assistance during the hike.
The excursion concludes at approximately 4:00 pm.
A guide will be present to provide assistance during the hike.
The excursion concludes at approximately 4:00 pm.
INCLUDED
- Transportation from Huaraz to Pitec and back
- Guided hike to Churup Lagoon
- Stunning views of Andean peaks
- Free time at Churup Lagoon
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drink.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.