Hiking Laguna 69
Highlights
Huaraz, Cordillera Huayhuash, Huascarán National Park
nature, trekking, sightseeing
Group Tour
12 Hours
Hard
English, Spanish
Description
The Lake 69, located at 4600m/15,092ft. lies just at the flank of The Pisco and Chacraraju Mountain.
Considered by most Guides as one of the most impressive scenic day hikes in the Huascaran Nationa Park. It is truly a very unique and special place. On clear days you can look straight through its deep blue color waters, there is an incredible waterfall dropping right into the far end of the lake that makes amazing scenery to enjoy.
This hike rated as medium to hard , because of the altitude and challenging hiking effort at the last section just before to reach the lake, combines and scenic mountain view of the main peaks in the Cordillera Blanca, beautiful colored lakes, reach vegetation and magnificent water falls dropping down along the valley.
Itinerary
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Hiking to Lake 69
Pick up from the hotel in Huaraz at 5:00 am.
Drive north in private transportation, along with the Callejon de Huaylas valley.
Travel along with River Santa in the Valley divides the Cordillera Blanca at the East and the Cordillera Negra at the West.
Pass through the traditional towns with their farmlands and enjoy the view of the Cordillera Blanca peaks.
Drive-up on the dirt road to the North East where Lake 69 lies just at the Pisco's flank and the Chacraraju Mountain.
Arrive at the Huascaran National Park and pass by the beautiful lakes of Chinancocha and Orconcocha.
Drive ahead to Cebolla Pampa on reaching Yungay.
Start hiking towards Lake 69. It is a pleasant hike on the almost flat area for about one hour, passing through the trees, enjoying the Huascaran mountain view, the highest peak in the Cordillera Blanca, Chopicalqui, Yanapaccha.
Ascend on the market zig-zag path to the first small lake.
Arrive at the glaciated peaks of Chacraraju, Yanapaccha, Huascaran and Chopicalqui.
Relax at the waterfall in the valley and have lunch.
Continue ascending on the last zig-zag path to Lake 69 and enjoy a close-up view of the Pisco and Chacraraju mountains.
Return to Huaraz.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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