Trekking Paron Lake

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

10 hours

Highest point

Artesoncoha Viewpoint | 4350m.

Price

From 40 $

Trek to Paron Lake: A Breathtaking Adventure Awaits

A relatively level day trek along the largest and longest lake in the Huascarán National Park to the lake of Artesoncocha, fed directly from the joint glacier of Nevados Garcilaso, Paria, and Artesonraju—the latter also known as the «Paramount» from the famous Hollywood company.

This trek takes you through probably one of the most spectacular valleys in the Cordillera Blanca.

 

05:00 am

Departure from Huaraz, heading north towards Caraz in the Callejón de Huaylas.

05:00 am

6:00 am

Arrival in Caraz, brief stop before continuing.

6:00 am

8:00 am

Arrival at Parón Refuge (4,200m) & breakfast with views of Parón Valley and surrounding peaks.

8:00 am

8:30 am

Start of the trek along the northern shore of Laguna Parón towards its eastern end.

8:30 am

10:30 am

Trek continues north towards Artesonraju (“Paramount”), crossing rivers and streams.

10:30 am

11:30 am

Arrival at Laguna Artesoncocha (4,280m), optional ascent for panoramic views of surrounding peaks.

11:30 am

12:30 pm

Lunch at Laguna Artesoncocha, time to relax and take in the scenery.

12:30 pm

1:30 pm

Begin descent back towards the starting point.

1:30 pm

3:30 pm

Arrival at Parón Refuge, end of the trek.

3:30 pm

4:00 pm

Departure from Parón Refuge, return journey to Huaraz.

4:00 pm

6:00 pm

Arrival in Huaraz, end of the tour.

6:00 pm

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