This is a very good hike for acclimatizing. From Huaraz we go by car to the village of Pitec. On the way we pass several picturesque villages, such as Unchus and Llupa. At 3850 meter we start our easy hike up to Lake Churup with its blue colors sitting at an altitude of 4440 m underneath snow-capped Mount Churup (5495). The last 100 meter before arriving to the lake involves some scrambling over steep rocks.

This lake is located in the Llanganuco Valley. The hike starts at the bottom of the Demanda Valley and takes about 3 to 4 hours. It takes about two to two and a half hours to return to the start point. On the return trip we have splendid views of snowcapped Mount Huascaran, Chopicalqui, Huandoy and Pisco, and very near we see Mount Chacraraju, and Yanapacha.

After driving through Carhuaz, Yungay and Caraz we visit the lake located between the snow-capped peaks of the Cordillera Blanca. It takes about 6 hours return trip with donkeys. On the way we have views of Mount Huandoy, Gracilazo and Caraz.