Lake Urus — Hidden Lake
About this day
A lake few people know but the villagers. From Pashpa, at the mouth of the Ishinca valley, the trail climbs gently through open farmland with the giants Huascarán, Copa and Vallunaraju across the valley. It then enters an ancient quenual forest and steepens for the last hour, ending at a lake almost hidden at the foot of Urus, ringed by sheer rock. Lunch by the water, then back down the same way.
Laguna Urus
Ishinca valley · Huascarán National Park
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By vehicle
Huaraz → Pashpa → Cochapampa (3,660 m), where the walk starts.
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On foot
Cochapampa → Queñual forest (steeper last hour) → Laguna Urus (4,260 m).
Interested in this day out?
Write to our team in Huaraz with your dates and group size. We will confirm availability and send you the price.