Day trek to Lake Churup - your starter for 10

Lake Churup trek

The most beautiful lake in the Andes

Well, there's certainly a lot of competition for that particular title, but Lake Churup is genuinely felt by many to be a real contender. This clear glacial lagoon high in the countryside outside Huaraz is not only beautiful in itself but from the shores you also have stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

Lake Churup itself lies just below the summit of Mount Churup at 4450m so it's a good, testing climb but an easy descent and because Churup is within such easy reach of Huaraz, it makes a perfect acclimatisation day-trek for anyone getting ready for longer treks in Santa Cruz or the Huayhuash.

Difficulty: Easy


Trek Itinerary

Trek to Lake Churup Day One - Trek to Lake Churup

After breakfast we will pick you up at the hotel and take you out towards the Cordillera Blanca. After about an hour’s drive we will arrive in the village of Pitec (3,800m) which is our trailhead. It’s a fairly steep ascent but all on well-established trails and there is nothing technical to worry about. About three hours later we will climb over the last ridge (4,450m) and gaze down at the beautiful clear glacial waters of Laguna Churup. Even better, we’re just in time for lunch! After lunch we can explore some of the side trails from the lake before we head back to Pitec where our transportation will be waiting to take us back to Huaraz.

Prices

This trek can fit into any of our tailormade Peru holidays and the price of £100pp includes the following:

  • All transfers to/from Huaraz
  • The services of a guide for the duration of the trek
  • Lunch on the trek

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Everything went like clockwork for the entire trip, not a single hitch. Couldn't be more pleased!

JD, Dublin
June 2006
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