4250 m a.s.l.
Chalet de Huachucocha
By car Access
— Elevation gain
3+ days Stay
Easy Difficulty
Recommended
May - Septemberbut check the exact dates
Ideal for
all ages
Access
Private car.How to get there
From Huaraz
Take a shared minibus or private transport towards Carhuaz.
5h
Approximately, continuing via Chacas until you reach Huachucocha.
Huachucocha
You arrive by car, taking the right-hand turn on the bend before the lake.
5h
Approximately, to Huaraz.
Description
Los Chalets de Huachucocha are open in all seasons by prior reservation, with a minimum stay of 3 days.
Los Chalets de Huachucocha are located at 4250 m a.s.l., near laguna Huachucocha and approximately 2 hours from Chavín de Huántar. There are five independent chalets built of stone and wood, ideal for families, groups or couples wishing to spend a few days in peaceful surroundings.
From the chalets, you can access various activities and routes nearby. These include mountain biking, the northern Camino Inca, hikes towards lagunas Huachucocha and Rayumaquashga, and the route to Capilla María Madre de Dios. You can also do the Camino de la Arista (via ferrata), and there are around 10 climbing routes in the area.
You can also hike between Huachucocha and Quinhuaragra (approx. 3 hours) and visit Museo Arqueológico de Chavín de Huántar, along with other nearby cultural attractions.
About the refuge
Services
- Independent chalets, each accommodating 5 to 8 people.
- Living room, kitchen and fireplace.
- Two bedrooms per chalet.
- Private bathroom with hot water.
- Dairy products made at the nearby dairy farm.
Rates
- 150 soles for the first person, 50 for each additional person (rising to 180 for the first person and 80 for each additional person on public holidays)
The construction and management of Chalet de Huachucocha are undertaken by Operación Mato Grosso, a volunteer organisation that develops social and educational projects in Andean communities.
All refuge income goes towards supporting these initiatives.
Map
Map of Chalet de Huachucocha
GPS track to be added.
Trails can change. Do not use this space as a navigation guide.
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