If you want to know the Torres del Paine National Park in the winter season then this is the program for you. You can walk the best known trails and marvel at the mountains that surround them, this time covered by layers of snow that give it a unique special shine.

Day 1: Arrival in Puerto Natales

What you will visit:

  • 1 Puerto Natales
  • 2 Punta Arenas

Depending on your flight, we will coordinate your arrival with one of the regular bus schedules that make the trip from the Punta Arenas airport to Puerto Natales. This day is completely free for you to do what you want, the night is included in Hostal Factoría.

Day 2: Puerto Natales - Torres del Paine

What you will visit:

  • 1 Puerto Natales
  • 2 Vértice Paine Grande Shelter

After a great buffet breakfast at Hostal Factoría, you will receive your box lunch of the day. We will pick you up at 7:30 am where there will be a meeting with the guide before starting the trip to Torres del Paine National Park. We will have some stops to photograph and contemplate the best views of the Patagonian winter to arrive in about 2 hours to the Campamento Carretas sector.

We will begin the adventure of an 18-kilometer trek, 5 hours of medium difficulty walking, until arriving at the Paine Grande Refuge, in front of Lake Pehoe, where you can recover your strength with a delicious appetizer and dinner.

Day 3: Paine Grande Refuge - French Valley

What you will visit:

  • 1 Francés Valley
  • 2 Vértice Paine Grande Shelter

After breakfast in the refuge's dining room and box lunch retreat we will start a quiet walk between footbridges and footpaths towards the viewpoint of the French Valley. The duration will depend on the pace of the participants and the conditions of the terrain but the most important are the magnificent views of the French glacier that can be seen from different angles along the way.

In total we will travel 18 kilometers of medium difficulty in 5 hrs approximately. Return by the same path to Paine Refuge to enjoy dinner

Day 4: Paine Grande - Mirador Gray - Paine grande

What you will visit:

  • 1 Grey Glacier
  • 2 Vértice Paine Grande Shelter

After breakfast in the refuge's dining room and the box lunch retreat of the day, we will take the path that starts from Paine Grande towards the Mirador Gray. In total they are 8 kms so they should be covered in approximately 3 hrs of medium difficulty walking.

In the afternoon we can rest and take advantage of the places inside the refuge and in its surroundings. The dinner will be in the same dining room as we will sleep again in the Paine Grande Refuge.

Day 5: Paine Grande Refuge - Las Carretas - Puerto Natales

What you will visit:

  • 1 Puerto Natales
  • 2 Vértice Paine Grande Shelter

This day we will start very early. After breakfast and the daily box lunch retreat, we will start our trek to Camp Las Carretas, to find the private transfer that will take us to Puerto Natales. They are in total 15 kilometers of medium difficulty, about 4 hours of trekking.
Once in Puerto Natales, we will leave you at Hostal Factoría to rest in preparation for the next day.

Day 6: Base Torres Trekking

What you will visit:

  • 1 Base Torres viewpoint

After our breakfast we will head back to Torres del Paine National Park but now to the east side. From the Las Torres sector we will start a challenging trekking to the base of the Towers, one of the most visited views of the park that in winter are enhanced with snow covering the mountains.

We will walk approximately 22 kilometers between 6 to 8 hours depending on the conditions of the trail and the pace of the walk. We can enjoy our lunch once we reach the eastern end of the lagoon, with a beautiful view of the three towers and Peineta and Nido de Cóndores hills.

We will return to the comfortable Hostal Factoria and enjoy a farewell dinner.

Day 7: Puerto Natales - Punta Arenas

What you will visit:

  • 1 Puerto Natales
  • 2 Punta Arenas

After breakfast in the refuge's dining room and the box lunch retreat of the day, we will take the path that starts from Paine Grande towards the Mirador Gray. In total they are 8 kms so they should be covered in approximately 3 hrs of medium difficulty walking.

In the afternoon we can rest and take advantage of the places inside the refuge and in its surroundings. The dinner will be in the same dining room as we will sleep again in the Paine Grande Refuge.

Included
  • 3 nights accommodation in a private room in Factoría in Puerto Natales
  • Accommodation according to itinerary in Refugio Paine Grande in mixed dormitories in bunk beds (includes single bed and towel).
  • Welcome drink at Refugio Paine Grande
  • Private transportation from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine round trip.
  • Tickets to Torres del Paine National Park
  • Full board according to itinerary: dinner breakfast and lunch or box lunch.
  • Certified guide ratio 1: 4 paxs
  • Full Day trekking Base Torres in regular service
  • Public round trip bus ticket Puna Arenas - Puerto Natales
  • Farewell dinner in Factoria or similar
NOT Included
  • Health insurance
  • Tips
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Airfare

Recommendations

Don't forget to bring:

  • Clothing: trekking shoes, first coat, waterproof pants, parka, windbreaker, gloves, hat, buff, shower shoes, clothing for shelter.
  • Accessories: trekking poles, sunglasses, water bottle, sun block, dry bag, padlock.

Arrive at Punta Arenas on AM flights and depart on PM flights
The daylight hours in winter are shorter so the itineraries are conditioned by daylight.
Trekking not recommended for children under 14 years.