The Llaca Lake with the Ranrapalca Glacier is a pleasant trip (day hike) to a long valley, mainly renowned for rock and snow climbing in the central Cordillera Blanca. This trekking route follows one of the fascinating valleys of Llaca in the Huascarán National Park that’s still reasonably unspoiled. It offers grand panoramas and vistas of the snow-capped Ranrapalca, Ocshapalca, and Janyaraju mountains, with the colorful Llaca River flowing through the short valley plain.
Lake 69 hike is a full day trekking trip with breath-taking views and beautiful lakes of different colors. One of the best known day treks with blue and turquoise lakes that feature in virtually all promotional materials for the Cordillera Blanca and Huascarán National Park. A moderate to demanding day trek requires a medium level of fitness and some acclimatization, which will ensure you can enjoy every minute of the fantastic panoramas that the Llanganuco area provides. Perú’s highest mountain, Huascarán, at 6,768m, is also visible from various trek sections.
As cataloged, trekking in Huayhuash is one of the courses most impressive circumnavigations in the world located in the Cordillera Huayhuash, the wild region with its splendor peaks, giant glaciers, diversity, picturesque villages, authentic Andean wildlife, and sparkling turquoise lakes. Our 10-days Huayhuash classic trekking circuit is the most complete and combines the most iconic parts of the Huayhuash range. A meticulously planned trekking program out ordinary hiking through eight high altitude passes.
Laguna Churup is certainly one of the most beautiful lakes in the Cordillera Blanca, and ideal for people who are looking to acclimatize. Surrounded by beautiful peaks within an Andean landscape, Churup is a beautiful turquoise green, crystalline lake. This classic trek to the lake is one of the best options for a 1-day trek in the beautiful Cordillera Blanca amongst snow-covered peaks, albeit with a good deal of effort.
This trek is about being surrounded by jaw-dropping spectacular scenery all the time. In addition to the benefit of acclimatizing for other treks. The turquoise lake is in stark and fantastic contrast to the valley walls and the snow-covered & giant peaks. With a variety of viewpoints, it’s possible to get very good to excellent views of virtually all the 11 mountain peaks around you. There are very few one-day hikes that will provide a variety of panoramas you have on this trek!
A challenging but rewarded hike to explore one of the few Glacier day treks that include an emerald crystalline lagoon, beautiful waterfalls, and snow-capped peaks of Huantsan. The truly ice-touching trip will provide the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of this magnificent glacier, how it is formed, and how it continues to change its shape every day.
Certainly one of the most spectacular treks that Akilpo offers with views taken taking in Peru’s highest mountain, Nevado Hauscarán (6,768m) surrounded by some of the highest in the Cordillera Blanca like the peaks of the Huandoy Massif, which includes the two Pisco peaks, Nevado Chopicalqui, and the Nevados Chacraraju and Yanapaccha. In addition to that, visiting some of the most well-known lakes in the Cordillera Blanca i.e., Laguna 69 and the lakes of Llanganuco.
Relatively level day trek along the largest and longest lake in the Huascarán National Park to the lake of Artesoncocha fed directly from the joint glacier of Nevados Garcilaso, Paria, and Artesonraju…the latter also known as the “Paramount” from the famous Hollywood company. This trek takes you through probably one of the most spectacular valleys in the Cordillera Blanca.
Local Trekking & Climbing Tour Operator
Mz. A Lt.9 Caceres street
Huaraz, Ancash, Perú
Local Trekking and climbing tour operator
Mz. A Lt.9 Caceres street
Huaraz, Ancash, Perú
