Hiking day in the Paron Lake with a guide
The Paron Lake is the biggest fresh water reservoir in the Cordillera Blanca. It is at 4200 meters of altitude and can be reached in just one day. Join the UIMLA mountain guide Fredy and let him guide you up there!
Private
Cordillera Blanca
1 Day
All year
High
Beginner
Highlights
- Discover the largest lake of the Cordillera Blanca.
- Contemplate fantastic panoramic views of the surrounding peaks.
- Admire the variety of local vegetation while hiking.
Description
Let me invite you to this outstanding hiking tour to the largest lake of the Cordillera Blanca: the Paron Lake!
Lying at 4200 meters of altitude this amazing lake is located in the valley of Paron, at the foot of the summits of Artezon Raju, Huandoy, Chacraraju, Caraz and Aguja. All of them feed on the crystal water of the lake. In fact, the Paron Lake is the biggest reservoir of fresh water in the Cordillera Blanca.
During this hiking day, we will also be able to take amazing panoramic pictures of the most spectacular peaks of the region. I think it is also an ideal acclimatization day and a preparation for a bigger trek in the region.
The round trip will take us about 9 hours. We will depart at 7 AM from your hotel in Huaraz, after your breakfast. Once in our transfer, we will drive along the Callejon de Huaylas Valley towards Caraz.
Then we will continue driving across a muddy road in order to enter the Paron ravine, where the valley becomes narrower with granite walls on both sides. Finally, we will reach Paron Lake. Here we can admire ferns, bromeliads and orchids as well as quenual trees, a typical vegetation of Peru. Paron Lake will be waiting for us at 4.200 meters of height, with a depth of 73 meters. Its surrounding giant peaks offer us a superb view.
After a short walk down we will come back to our private transfer. Return to Huaraz.
It is an expedition we can enjoy all year round in Peru. So, you have no excuses! Contact me and let’s plan together this trekking day up to the stunning Paron Lake.
You can also take a look at this 1-day hike that I lead in Churup Lake.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Transportation start and back
- Permit and entrance fees
Price details
- The price does not include:
- Transfer Lima - Huaraz – Lima
- Ho(s)tel accommodation in Huaraz
- Meal and beverages in Huaraz
- Personal equipment
- Insurance assistance
- Phone calls, access to internet and others extra expenses
- Additional sleeping bag
- Laundry service
- Personal first aid kid
- Peruvian general sales tax - IGV (1.18%)
About the guide
Fredy
Mountain Leader
I am fully Peruvian trekking guide (AGOCP) since 2010 and member of (UIMLA) since 2012; currently aspiring to be mountaineering guide to get the highest international qualification as full mountain climbing guide at (CEAM) high school mountain center studies.
I was born and grew up on the mountain skirt of llupa country side. I became passionate for the mountains from my early life, nowadays I have a wide and extensive experience in adventure leading and managing in Peru’s tourism industry.
I speak Spanish, Quechua and fluent English; it will be my pleasure to take you on exhilarating adventure travel in the awe-inspiring cordillera Blanca and stunning trek in cordillera Huayhuash of Peru. As a qualified guide I can offer a wide variety of exciting trekking and climbing experiences in the Andes of Peru.
An emphasis on personalized service and knowledgeable trip planning and execution, providing professionalism and safety, It is my mission to customize memorable trekking, hiking, climbing and cultural experiences that will provide a lifetime of memories with an awesome sense of humor.
I am ready to make your dream a reality get in touch for a superb adventure experience!
Languages
| English
Certificates
AGOCP | UIMLA
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