At 3850 meter we start our easy hike up to Lake Churup with its blue colors sitting at an altitude of 4440 m underneath snow-capped Mount Churup (5495). The last 100 meter before arriving to the lake involves some scrambling over steep rocks.
Day 1: Huaraz – Lake Churup
We start in Huaraz and drive up to Llupa village, where our trekking starts. We first walk to village Pitec and continue up to lake Churup. The views of surrounding mountains are magnificent and it is a perfect place to camp. 4 hours aprox.
Day 2:Lake Churup – Lake Churupita – Huaraz
We walk to lake Churupita, from where we get a closer view at Churup glacier and beautiful views all the way to Cordillera Negra mountains. After some time, we start walking down to our camp. 3 hours aprox.
This trekking is ideal for acclimatization. Many companies use it as an acclimatization before doing other multi-day treks.
Services included in the prices:
Local Guide
Entrance to the Huascaran national park.
First-Aid kit
Private transport
Complete meals during the trekking program
Camping equipment
Tent for 2 Person
Not included:
Travel accident and health insurance
Pick-up from the station and transfer to the Hotel reserved for you in Huaraz.
Transfers from the airport / hotel / airport - Lima
Hotel accommodation in Lima.
Specialised cook
Donkey driver
Donkeys
Kitchen / dinning tent.
Tour of the city
Toilette tent
Collective technical equipment
Transfer from the station to the hotel / station / hotel - Lima
Bus ticket Huaraz / Lima,
Hotel accommodation in accordance with tour program.
