CORDILLERA BLANCA

CHURUP LAGOON 4450M

DURATION08 HOURS
FROMUPON REQUEST
DIFFICULTY
MODERATE
CODE: HZ-CHU-FD

At the foot of the Mountain

Churup Lagoon is one of the preferred acclimatization routes for mountaineers. Located just above Huaraz, the trek offers an exciting experience that includes sections with chains to reach its emerald green waters.

ELEVATION4,450 MASL
TREKKING5 - 6 Hours
DEPARTURE08:00 AM
DIFFICULTYMedium (Chains)
At the foot of
LATITUDE09° 29' 00" S
LONGITUDE77° 24' 00" W
Full Day

Timeline

AM
08:00 AM

DEPARTURE FROM HUARAZ

Transfer east to Pitec (3780m), the starting point of the hike. Registration at the PNH control (S/. 30.00).

AM
10:00 AM

ASCENT TO CHURUP

Hike along a marked trail. Section of rock climbing assisted by fixed chains. Arrival at Churup lagoon with a view of Nevado Churup (5493m).

PM
02:00 PM

RETURN

Descent to Pitec and transfer back to Huaraz. Arrival between 5:00 and 6:00 PM.

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