CAJAS WALKING ROUTE
Cajas Route 2: Cerro San Luis Summit
A high route linking Laguna Chica Toreadora, the Cerro San Luis summit and Laguna Toreadora.
The official route
ETAPA names this route Cumbre del Cerro San Luis. Its route sheet places the walk between Laguna Chica Toreadora, the Cerro San Luis summit and Laguna Toreadora. The current catalogue records 2.51 km, an average altitude of 4,084 m and an estimated 3:50. Ask at the Toreadora control where the marked start is that day before setting out. ↗
- Distance
- 2.51 km
- Difficulty
- High
- Average altitude
- 4,084 m
- Estimated time
- 3:50 h
Landmarks in the route sheet
Laguna Chica Toreadora · Cumbre del Cerro San Luis · Laguna Toreadora
The route sheet is an older ETAPA reference for the route name and landmark order. The current web catalogue supplies the distance, altitude and estimated time above; confirm the marked line at the control before walking. ETAPA route sheet (PDF).
Access and timing
ETAPA identifies La Toreadora as the central starting area, 32 km from Cuenca. Route 4 also refers to Cerro Tres Cruces. Access, controls and marked directions can change, so confirm the day’s start and return plan with park staff before travelling.
Before you walk
- Register at the control and stay on marked routes.
- Do not start or continue a walk after 16:00.
- Take warm waterproof layers, suitable shoes, water and food for the altitude.
- Do not enter or swim in the lakes; ask the control about conditions and restrictions.