The best walks and hikes in Ancash
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Peru? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Ancash to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Ancash is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: November 8, 2025
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1. View of Laguna Churup – Laguna Churup loop from Unchus
6.25km
03:31
630m
630m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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2. Laguna Wilcacocha – Laguna Wilcacocha loop from Huamarin
7.46km
03:23
550m
550m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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3. View of Laguna Parón – Laguna Parón Viewpoint loop from Caraz
3.04km
01:12
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4. Laguna Jahuacocha Campsite – Camping at Lake Jahuacocha loop from Pallca
11.1km
05:05
810m
810m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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5. Pastoruri Glacier loop from Pachapaqui
7.46km
02:16
260m
260m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
6. Camping at Lake Jahuacocha – Laguna Jahuacocha Campsite loop from Pallca
5.84km
02:03
120m
120m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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