Laguna 69 - Full Day
Overview
- Availability:All year
- Difficulty:Moderate (steep uphill sections)
- Altitud:~4,550 m / 14,927 ft
- Duration:Full day
Laguna 69 is the Cordillera Blanca’s most famous day-hike: a dramatic turquoise lake set beneath steep granite walls and glaciers. The trail begins near Cebollapampa/Punta Olímpica and climbs through high puna and rocky moraines to a spectacular glacial cirque. This is a full-day outing from Huaraz, best done when acclimatized and in dry-season weather.
Highlights
- Scenic turquoise glacial lake framed by granite peaks.
- Steep, memorable uphill approach—excellent photography.
- Short but intense day-hike ideal for acclimatized visitors.
- Clear trailhead access from Huaraz with guided options.
- Iconic Cordillera Blanca scenery.
Includes/Excludes
- Round-trip tourist transportation.
- Professional guide in English, French and Spanish.
- Park entrance fee (where applicable).
- Packed lunch or boxed lunch (if specified).
- Bottled water (optional/add-on).
- First-aid kit.
- Personal hiking gear.
- Tips.
- Travel insurance.
- Snacks and drinks not specified.
- Any overnight accommodation.
Itinirary
Full Day: Huaraz – Cebollapampa / Punta Olímpica – Laguna 69 – Huaraz
Early pickup in Huaraz and drive to the Cebollapampa / Punta Olímpica trailhead. Hike the uphill trail through puna and moraine to Laguna 69, spend time at the lake for photos and rest, then descend to the trailhead and return to Huaraz.
End of the tour.
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