Location: Cordillera Blanca

Duration: 2 days / 1 night

Distance: 18 km

Maximum elevation: 4900 -M Above Sea Level (Viewpoint)

Difficulty: Moderate

Best season: April – November

 

Are you seeking a challenging adventure in the majestic Cordillera Blanca? Look no further, we have the perfect solution for you! The trek from CB Pisco to Laguna 69 is a unique experience that will take us through stunning landscapes and imposing mountains. On the first day of the hike, we will spend the night at the Pico base camp. Then, on the second day, we will head to the beautiful Laguna 69, famous for its impressive turquoise color, situated at the base of Pisco and Chacraraju mountains. Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure? Join us on this thrilling trek!

Day 1: Huaraz-Cebollapampa (3900), Pisco Base Camp (4700).

We’ll pick you up at your hotel to begin our adventure heading north, following the Huaylas Valley along the Santa River, which divides the Cordillera Blanca and the Cordillera Negra. Along the way, we’ll pass through picturesque Andean villages and contemplate the stunning view of the peaks of the Cordillera Blanca, where Huascaran (6768m, the highest mountain in Peru) and Huandoy stand out.

Once inside the Huascaran National Park, we’ll continue our journey through the beautiful valley until we reach Cebollapampa (3900m), from where we’ll start the hike towards Pisco Base Camp. This steep ascent route will take us about 4 hours at a steady pace until we reach Pisco Base Camp (4650m). There, we’ll spend the night at Pisco Lodge Refuge, in a privileged location surrounded by the impressive views that the Cordillera Blanca offers us.

Day 2: Pisco B.C. (4650m) – Viewpoint (4900m) – Laguna 69 (4604 m) – Huaraz.

On the second day, we will embark on a hike to one of the hidden treasures of the Andes: the stunning Laguna 69. Through a carefully selected route that traverses the valley, we will delight in unparalleled panoramic views of the majestic mountains that surround us, framing our experience with incomparable natural beauty. Laguna 69 is a spectacle of nature, an intensely blue lake that contrasts perfectly with the towering peaks of Chacraraju (6145m) and Pisco (5752m) that rise above it. After exploring and enjoying this sublime spot, we will begin our descent to Cebollapampa, where our transportation awaits to take us back to Huaraz.

Camping equipment.

Kitchen equipment.

Food: (Breakfast, Snack, Tea time, Dinner).

Certified trekking guide.

Porter.

First aid kit.

Mountain cook.

Private round-trip transportation.

Hot water every afternoon to clean up your hands and face (no shower)

Unlimited potable water.

DON’T INCLUDE.

Entrance fees to Huascarán National Park.

Medical and emergency insurance.

Sleeping bag (if you don’t have we can help you to rent).

The first breakfast and the last dinner.

Personal expenses.

Essential items to pack!

  • Mountain backpack (35L will be allowed in).
  • Sleeping bag
  • Hiking poles
  • Sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
  • Well-worn hiking shoes or boots
  • Comfortable clothing (quick-drying), hiking pants, fleece
  • Thermal underwear for the night
  • Warm fleece or down jacket
  • Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
  • Extra water and snacks
  • Water purification tablets.