Experiences / Torres del Paine
Torres del Paine W Trek
Five days on Patagonia's most famous trail, sleeping in mountain refuges
- Duration
- 5 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Group size
- 2–12
- Minimum age
- 14
- Cancellation
- Strict
- Meeting point
- Puerto Natales, Chile
- Operated by
- Granito Azul Patagonia
Overview
The W links the three great valleys of Torres del Paine: Grey Glacier, the French Valley and the base of the granite towers. Each day covers 11 to 20 km on well-marked paths, with nights in heated refuges so you only carry a daypack.
A certified guide sets the pace, reads the wind and weather, and times the final climb to the towers for the best light. Expect long days, rapidly changing conditions and some of the most dramatic mountain scenery on Earth.
Highlights
- Sunrise viewpoint at the base of the three granite towers
- Hanging glaciers of the French Valley
- Close-up views of the Grey Glacier ice wall
- Catamaran crossing of Lake Pehoé
- Small group with a certified mountain guide
Included
- Bilingual trekking guide
- 4 nights in mountain refuges (shared rooms)
- Full board during the trek
- National park entrance fee
- Round-trip transfer from Puerto Natales
- Catamaran ticket on Lake Pehoé
Not included
- Flights to Puerto Natales or Punta Arenas
- Travel insurance
- Personal trekking gear
- Tips
Before you go
Good fitness for 6–9 hours of daily hiking with elevation gain up to 800 m. Waterproof boots required.
