4604 m a.s.l.
Laguna 69
6.5 km Distance
770 m Elevation gain
5h30 Duration
Moderate Difficulty
Recommended
May - Septemberbut it can be done all year round.
Ideal for
acclimatisation or panoramic views of the Cordillera Blanca
Access
Tour.How to get there
From Huaraz
Take the road north along Callejón de Huaylas, passing Carhuaz and Yungay before climbing through Quebrada Llanganuco.
3h
Approximately, by car, passing through rural landscapes.
Cebollapampa
The route is part of Parque Nacional Huascarán.
Start of the trek
Begin the approximately 3-hour-45-minute hike to the lake.
Description
Laguna 69 is one of the most famous hikes in Huaraz and Perú, and one of the Cordillera Blanca's most recognisable landscapes. The route crosses quebrada Demanda, in Parque Nacional Huascarán, through vast high-Andean meadows and small glacier-fed lakes.
Along the way, Pisco, Yanapaccha, Chopicalqui and Chacraraju appear, accompanying the climb to the lake. On arrival, the landscape changes completely: intensely turquoise waters are surrounded by rock walls, waterfalls and glaciers, with the imposing Chacraraju rising directly behind. Its glaciers feed the lake directly, making this one of the Cordillera Blanca's most spectacular landscapes.
The hike is usually done in a single day, but it can also become a two-day trip with a night at Refugio Perú, an excellent option for those wishing to enjoy the surroundings more slowly.
Flora and fauna
- Queñual trees
- Wild lupin
- Andean flowers such as shallga
- Mosses and lichens
- Ichu
- Andean foxes
- Vizcachas
- Hummingbirds
- Caracaras
- Condors
- Livestock
Recommendations
Hiking shoes
Cap or hat
Sunglasses
Warm jacket
Rain jacket
Sunscreen
Water
Snacks and/or lunch
Map
Map of Laguna 69
GPS track to be added.
Trails can change. Do not use this space as a navigation guide.
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