Day Hikes : CHURUP LAKE

A good acclimatization walk for trekking. Take a car from Huaraz to Pitec, driving through the attractive farming settlements of Unchus and Llupa (1 ½ hours drive) From Pitec (3850m) there is a steady climb to Laguna Churup (4440m), a beautiful turquoise lake below Nevado Churup (5493m) The final 100m to the lake is up a steep rock gully. Allow 5 – 6 hours to walk from Pitec to the lake and return.
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