9.6km
Total Distance
745m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A steep day hike in the Cordillera Blanca to a brilliant turquoise lake fed by glaciers below Chacraraju. The path climbs from a green valley up switchbacks to the lake at nearly 4,600 metres. The colour is astonishing, but the altitude makes it a serious effort.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Viewpoint · 6.6km
  2. 2
    Viewpoint · 7km
  3. 3
    Viewpoint · 7.4km
Path grade (SAC)
T2
Surface
natural ground 74%, gravel 26%

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes