Quebrada Quillqueyhuanca trek and Churup hike - 3 Days
Best time: from January to December
Timing: 3 days
Grade: easy
The Quilqueyhuanca trek is ideal for acclimatization and suitable for families. It features a visit to the beautiful lake Laguna Churup (4450m) and the glacier fed lake Laguna Tullpacocha (4400m). It is a beautiful trek that starts up in the east part of Huaraz, specially for people who have limited time and want to see some wonderful mountains and glacier lakes in the Cordillera Blanca. The hiking is mainly on a flat and long distance trail of the quillqueyhuanca valley.
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrive Huaraz 3090m
Day 2: Huaraz / acclimatisation day required
Day 3: Hike up to Laguna Churup 4485m. Return to Pitec to camp 3750m. 5 hours
Day 4: Easy walk up the Quilcayhuanca ravine to camp at Olivos 4250m . 4 hours. In the afternoon we can hike into the Cayesh valley.
Day 5: Visit Laguna Tullpacocha 4350m. there is an optional high to the pelorcocha pass 4800, then return down the valley to Pitec and Huaraz 8 _ 12 hours
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