Peru · Hiking

1-Day Lake 69 Hike in Huascarán National Park through Cordillera Blanca

1 Day Round trip from Lake 69 Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hike to the stunning Lake 69 in Huascarán National Park
02 Enjoy gorgeous views of Mount Chacraraju, Mount Pisco, Mount Yanapaccha, and Mount Huascarán
03 Walk through Quenual trees and typical highland plants on the trail to the lake
04 Stop at the green turquoise Lake Chinancocha for amazing scenic pictures

Climb through the Cordillera Blanca to reach the stunning Lake 69 in Huascarán National Park. Along the way, enjoy gorgeous mountain scenery with views of Mount Chacraraju, Mount Pisco, Mount Yanapaccha, and Mount Huascarán. This high-altitude hike leads to one of the 400 lakes that form part of the national park and is ideal for travellers looking for acclimatization before attempting more challenging treks or higher climbs.

Climb through the Cordillera Blanca to reach the stunning Lake 69 in Huascarán National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Huaraz, Huascarán National Park

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Lake 69 Trek through the Cordillera Blanca

Depart from Huaraz at 6:00 am and drive along the Callejon de Huaylas to the northern side.

Stop in Yungay city for about 30 minutes to have breakfast.
Drive up to Lake Chinancocha at 3850 m and stop here to take gorgeous pictures around the amazing green turquoise lake.
Continue driving up to Cebollapampa.
Trek towards Lake 69. The trail goes through Quenual trees and typical highland plants. Enjoy seeing the giant peaks of Mount Chacraraju at 6112 m, Mount Pisco at 5752 m, Mount Yanapaccha at 5460 m, and the majestic south peak of Mount Huascarán at 6768 m.
Reach Lake 69 at 4500 m, have lunch, enjoy the view, and take amazing scenic pictures.
After one hour there, hike down for about 3 hours until the parking site.

Finally, return to Huaraz.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Lake 69 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Qualified Peruvian trekking guide
Snack
First aid kit
Personalized service
Private transport from Huaraz - Cebollapampa / Cebollapampa - Huaraz

What's Not Included

Entrance ticket fee to Huascarán National Park (10.00 soles)
Meals in Huaraz city
Tips

What to bring

Personal hiking gear:

Hiking boots.
Sun hat.
Sunglasses with UV protection.
A day pack of about 40 l.
Water bottle.
Sunscreen.
Personal first aid kit.
Hiking poles.
Warm clothes.
Rain clothes.

Know before you go

The lake is called 69 due to its location in the Lakes Register of the Inventory Book in the Cordillera Blanca. This lake is one of the most beautiful and is ideal for people who are looking for acclimatization, because after that they can attempt more treks or climb to higher elevations.
Huaraz (3100 m) - Yungay city (2550 m) - Cebollapampa (3900 m) - Lake 69 (4500 m) - Huaraz. Trekking time: 6 hours (ascent & descent) / driving time: 5 hours (round trip).
Maximum altitude: 4600 m (Lake 69).
Preferred time: April - October.
Average temperature: between 13° C - 23° C.
Our tour rates can change according to the booking time and the number of participants.

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