Kanan Huaraz | Churup Lake: Trekking, How to Get to Pitec by Bus and more

Duration

Full Day (approx. 8h)

Max. Altitude

4,450 m.a.s.l.

Difficulty

Moderate / Hard

Start Point

Pitec (3,850 m)

How to get to Pitec?

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With Kanan Huaraz: We offer shared transportation with pick-up at your hotel for 25 soles (round trip). Guaranteed departure. On the way back, we drop you off at the bus stop established, near the center of Huaraz.

Trekking Details

Step 1: Start at Pitec – The trail begins with a steep slope, offering panoramic views of Huaraz and the Cordillera Negra.
Step 2: Ascent (2.5 h) – Continuous hike with a +600 m elevation gain. Rocky but well-marked trail.
Step 3: The Wall and fixed ropes – Climb a 9-meter rock wall using steel cables (safe and exciting).
Step 4: Churup Lake – Turquoise waters surrounded by rock walls and Nevado Churup (5,495 m) in the background.
Step 5: Descent (1.5-2 h) – Return via the same trail to Pitec. From there, collectivo back to Huaraz.

Entrance Fees

Huascarán National Park:

S/30 (foreigners) | S/15 (nationals)

Single payment at the Pitec checkpoint.

Flora and Fauna

The route to Churup crosses puna and high-Andean ecosystems, with rocky landscapes, seasonal wetlands, and vegetation adapted to cold conditions.

Flora: in protected sectors you can find queñua trees, as well as ichu grass and other native high-altitude plants adapted to rocky soils.
Fauna: vizcachas and Andean birds such as hummingbirds are commonly seen; in good conditions, the Andean condor may also be spotted.
Recommendation: observe wildlife from a distance and avoid feeding animals to preserve their natural behavior.