Lake 69 (1 day)
Description
Distance: 12 km
Altitude: 3900m to 4600m
Rating: moderate
This is the most popular of the one day hikes in Cordillera Blanca mountain range – as well as the most impressive by its scenery. Lake 69 with its waterfall is one of the most beautiful turquoise glacial lakes in the Cordillera Blanca mountain range. During the tour, you will also see the Llanganuco lakes.
You will have an excellent view to the mountains Chacraraju (6112m), Pisco (5752m) and Yanapacha (5460m).
Itinerary
Galaxia bus picks you up in Huaraz early in the morning and takes you to the trail start at Cebollapampa (3900m). 3h drive (breakfast possibility in Yungay along the way), 5-6h hike.
What to bring:
Get prepared for heat, sun, rain and cold. Good hiking shoes, water, sunscreen.
Service covers:
Transfers, local guide services, lunch bag.
Excluded: National park entrance fee (5 soles for a day per person in 2012 – bring your passport number), tips for the staff.
PLEASE NOTE:
– This hike reaches 4600m altitude with 700m vertical gain, which may feel hard if you haven’t acclimatized.
– If you have any food restrictions like allergies, vegetarian or religious restrictions, please inform us before the trek.
– You can also purchase this trek as an individual tour, or buy only some parts of the service package – just contact us and we’ll make you a good offer!
