4410 m a.s.l.
Laguna Librón
10 km Distance
760 m Elevation gain
7h Duration
Advanced Difficulty
Recommended
May–Septemberbut it can be done all year round.
Ideal for
discovering a little-visited lake
Access
Tour or private car.How to get there
From Huaraz
Take the road via Punta Olímpica towards Chacas. After the Pompay hydroelectric plant, turn towards Huallin and follow río Chacapata to the mine.
1h
Approximately, by car from Chacas (4h15 from Huaraz), passing villages, communities and a gate (arrange access in advance or leave the car in Huishganga).
Mina Huamaná
The route is part of Parque Nacional Huascarán.
Start of the trek
Begin the approximately 2-hour-30-minute hike to the lake.
Description
Laguna Librón stands out for its intensely blue waters and peaceful surroundings.
Access begins along a dirt road used by a mine. The route is not always clear, and in several stretches, the many livestock tracks can make identifying the correct trail difficult. We therefore recommend taking a map and following the route with a GPS app.
You can continue to the Siete Esmeraldas viewpoint (+200 m of elevation gain), which offers a panoramic view of the lake and several smaller glacial lakes.
To make the most of the outing, we recommend spending the previous night in Chacas. This lets you explore this lovely village and leave early for the lake the following day.
Did you know?
Small lakes have formed above the lake as a result of glacial retreat. Meltwater collects in them and continues downstream to feed laguna Librón. When its level rises, Librón naturally releases excess water through its outlet channel.
Flora and fauna
- Queñual trees
- Andean flowers such as shallga
- Ichu
- Mosses and lichens
- Wild lupin
- Vizcachas
- Andean foxes
- 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 Librón
GPS track to be added.
Trails can change. Do not use this space as a navigation guide.
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