TREKKING · CORDILLERA BLANCA

PISCO – LAGUNA 69 2 DAYS

Duration 2 days / 1 night
Season May - September
Difficulty Strenuous

TREKKING DESCRIPTION

The hike that takes us to the Pisco base camp and Laguna 69 is one of the unique hikes in the Cordillera Blanca, with impressive panoramic views of the highest peaks in Peru, such as Huascarán (6,768 m), Pisco, Chopicalqui, Huandoy, Yanapaccha and Chacraraju.

  • Max altitude 5,000 m · Pass
  • Location Cordillera Blanca
  • Activity Hiking
  • Guide Certified trekking guide
  • Lodging Refugio Perú (bunks)
  • Laguna 69 Turquoise lake at 4,604 m
Pisco Base Camp – Laguna 69 Trek 2 Days 1 Night

ITINERARY

Day 1

Huaraz (3,100 m) – Llanganuco (3,800 m) – Cebollapampa (3,900 m) – Refugio Pisco (4,678 m)

Departure from Huaraz by private transport through the Callejón de Huaylas valley, passing the provinces of Carhuaz and Yungay, then into Huascarán National Park, passing the turquoise Llanganuco lakes to Cebollapampa. Here we start walking uphill until we reach the Pisco base camp and the refuge.

Transport time: approx. 2 hours

Trekking time: approx. 3 hours

Elevation gain: +778 m

Day 2

Refugio Pisco (4,678 m) – Laguna 69 (4,604 m) – Cebollapampa (3,900 m)

After breakfast we set out on a long trek to Laguna 69, along a rocky trail up to a 5,000 m pass; from there you will have a panoramic view of the Chacraraju and Yanapaccha peaks, and further on Laguna 69.

Trekking time: approx. 6 hours

Elevation: +322 m / -1,100 m

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE

  • Certified trekking guide
  • Private transportation
  • Information and recommendations before the trek
  • Full board at Refugio Perú: dinner, snack and breakfast, one night in bunks
  • First aid kit
  • Permanent agency assistance during the trek

NOT INCLUDED

  • International flights and applicable airport taxes
  • Accommodation and meals in Lima and Huaraz
  • Transfer Lima – Huaraz – Lima
  • Huascarán National Park entrance fee
  • Sleeping bag
  • Acclimatization days before the trek
  • Travel insurance for accidents and repatriation
  • Personal expenses
  • Personal trekking equipment

PERSONAL TREKKING GEAR

40-liter backpack
Long hiking pants, warm (base layer) and rain pants (Gore-tex)
Warm jacket and rain jacket.
Change of clothes during the trek
Sun hat and warm hat
Sleeping bag (-5 °C)
Gloves for the cold
Trekking poles
Sunglasses with UV protection
A headlamp with spare batteries
Personal first aid kit
Water bottle

Note

The proposed itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions or force majeure that put the safety of our clients at risk.

Acclimatization

We recommend doing higher-altitude hikes around the city of Huaraz before any trek and/or ascent. It is one of the most important factors for us and also for you.

Hikes we recommend

Laguna Churup, Laguna 69, Laguna Parón, Laguna Willcacocha and Laguna Ahuac. We have daily departures, private and in groups.

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