Situated near to the city of Huaraz, in the middle of the spectacular Cordillera Blanca mountain range, of the Peruvian Andes, Churup Mountain lodge offers simple accommodation in a stunning location – providing the perfect base for outdoor activities in the area.
At 3,700 metres, Churup Mountain Lodge offers views out across the city of Huaraz and the Cordillera Negra to the west while across the remainder of the horizon are ancient and glorious agricultural landscapes and the slopes of 5,000 metre snow capped peaks.
Accommodation at Churup Mountain Lodge
The lodge offers two ensuite bungalows, conveniently situated either side of the main lodge. Spacious and full of character they have natural rock walls and eco friendly sedum roofs. Their large windows are positioned to maximise breathtaking mountain views. Each is equipped with wardrobe, drawers, desk and chair, and the bathrooms offers hot water showers.
The lodge has an on site restaurant serving up fresh, seasonal and organic dishes, with much of the produce coming directly from the lodge’s own gardens. Packed lunches are provided for those heading out for day trips, and the bar offers a range of drinks to relax and enjoy when you return.
Exploring from Churup Mountain Lodge
Churup Mountain Lodge offers a great location for spectacular day trekking experiences around lakes, glacially carved gorges and mystical hillsides. The entrances to Quilcayhuanca, Cojup and Laguna Churup with access to Laguna Llaca, Shallop and Ratucolta are all close.
After a day in the mountains you can come back to an inviting freshly cooked meal, and then retire to the peace and serenity of the comfortable rooms.
Churup Mountain Lodge is also a great base for acclimatising to altitude before taking on a multi day trek. There are many incredible routes in the area, including the famous Santa Cruz Trek.
Another recommended property in the area is Llanganuco Lodge. Have a look at our Cordillera Blanca trekking itinerary for suggestions of how to incorporate day treks into a visit to the region.
If you’d like to stay at Churup Mountain Lodge and explore the Cordillera Blanca as part of a tailormade trip to Peru, contact us or email travel@aracari.com