Laguna 69 Huaraz
The Experience
With an international group you go to the starting point for the hike of Laguna 69. On the way you can already notice from the landscape that it is going to be a fantastic day. On location the guide stays nearby but you can take your walk to Laguna 69 at your own pace and rest, which is actually the end goal of the total 6 hour walk. The walk and surroundings themselves are already so beautiful that Laguna 69 will almost no longer be the highlight of the day… You start – and end this excursion in the city of Huaraz. There are several day walks that you can do from Huaraz or the multi-day trek of Santa Cruz trek.
What's Included
- Transportation from and back to Huaraz
- Professional guide (present but allows you to walk at your own pace)
- Guided group tour (international group)
What's Not Included
- Meals or snacks
- Entrance fee to Huascarán National Park (usually required)
- Personal hiking gear
- Travel insurance
- Tips
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Laguna 69 is situated at the foot of Mount Chacraraju (6,100m), one of the most beautiful and difficult mountains to climb in the Cordillera Blanca. The trek also offers stunning views of other mountains such as Huascaran, Chopicalqui, Yanapaqcha, and Pisco. On the way to the lake, you encounter a variety of flora, waterfalls, and other small lakes. The trek is considered moderately difficult due to its high altitude (4,650m).
Departure this morning is at 5:00 AM from the hotel, where you will be picked up. At 5:30 AM, the group will make its final departure from Huaraz towards the Callejon de Huaylas to Yungay, from where you will continue by road to the Llanganuco Valley. During this morning drive, there will be a stop for mate and/or breakfast (not included). Upon arrival at the Huascaran National Park checkpoint, you will be registered and there is an entrance fee of 30 Sol. Once inside the national park, the road climbs slowly upwards, and the first stop is at the fantastic lake. After a stop, you continue by car towards Cebollapampa, where the hike begins. The ascent takes 3 hours until you reach Laguna 69 (4,604 m). You will pass through the Demanda Gorge. Along the way, you will see various vizcachas nestled among the rocks and the snow-capped peak of Yanapaccha (5,460 m above sea level). In cloudy or clear skies, the waters of Laguna 69 reflect an intense blue like the Caribbean Sea, surrounded by snow-capped mountains such as Chacraraju (6,112 m), Pisco, Huandoy, Huascaran, and Chopicalqui. There is ample time here to enjoy the view and your packed lunch. In about 2 hours, you will have descended the same route and be back at the car in Cebollapampa. From there, it is about a 2-hour drive back to Huaraz.
Individual connection programs with Pisco Base Camp or the Santa Cruz trek, and much more are possible. Contact us!
