• Drive North to Caraz town, then drive up over the dirt road to the Refugio near Lake Paron. It is impressive because of the high and very steep, often vertical slopes of this narrow U-shaped valley. 
• Through a large series of hairpins, one climbs to the Refugio, all the time having clear and sometimes rather frightening outlooks on the rock faces. The river valley bottom is irregular with sections that are very steep and narrow, and wider, lesser steep sections passing various types of vegetation with many ferns, bromeliads and orchids, and the Polylepis foresty (quenual trees) at the higher altitude.
• Upon arriving at the Refugio, start hiking on the footpath at the northern slope, along the lake up to the head. 
• Take pictures, enjoy the landscapes around and have your tasty box lunch. 
• Finally, return to the Refugio where our private transport is waiting to drive us back to Huaraz – Hotel.

Timing about 10-11 hours full day adventure journey.

Duration: 7 hours (by car two ways) 2 or 3 hours (to stay on the lake)