Ancash: Laguna Route 69 - trekking guide | Full day |

The hike to Laguna 69, located at 4600 meters above sea level, is right on the flank of the Pisco and Chacraraju mountains.
Hike Huaraz - Llanganuco Portachuelo - Laguna 69 The departure will be between 4:00 am heading north towards the town of Yungay, from where we will take the detour and head east through a steep scramble to reach the Huascarán National Park. After more than 3 hours of travel we will arrive at the starting point of the hike (4,640 m), from here we will get stunning views of the highest mountains in Peru, such as Huascarán (6,768 m), the Chopicalqui, Huandoy, Chacraraju and Pisco peaks. The first section of our hike heads to a viewpoint near the Yanapacha glacier, where we will get stunning panoramic views of the high mountains that surround us. This is where we begin the first long descent along a path between rocks and then through a forest of Queñual trees to reach a glacial lagoon under the Yanapaccha Snow-capped mountain; From here we will continue descending until we join the classic route to Laguna 69 at approximately 4200 meters above sea level. Then we will ascend again for 3 km, passing by a lagoon called Consuelo and some impressive waterfalls until we reach Laguna 69 at 4600 meters above sea level after approximately 1 hour and a half of climbing. Here you will have time to relax, have lunch and take photos. The descent to the vehicle will follow the classic Laguna 69 route to Cebollapampa. Return to Huaraz.

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This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.