Laguna Churup
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Laguna Churup
Lake · Peru
Description
A steep-sided glacial lake at 4,450 m in the Cordillera Blanca above Huaraz, reached by a demanding trail with rope-assisted rock sections. A popular acclimatization hike below Nevado Churup.
Key facts
Laguna Churup is in Áncash Department.
- Region
- Áncash Department
- Elevation
- 4,450m
- Huts nearby
- Refugio Llaca (5.7km), Refugio Vivaque Longoni (11km), Refugio Ishinca (13km)
- Lakes nearby
- Laguna Churupita (0.7km)
- Nearest village
- Unchus · 8km