This faster version of the most popular circuit in Torres del Paine will surprise you with the Base Las Torres and Los Cuernos, Valle del Francés, Paine Grande, and the Grey Glacier.
Day 1: Trekking to Base Torres
Before your adventure, you will receive an email with technical information and all the details to best prepare for your trip to Torres del Paine. On the day your program begins, you should take the bus at 7:00 AM from Puerto Natales. The journey takes approximately 2 hours. Once you arrive, you will start with your first trek through the Ascencio Valley, reaching the Paso de Los Vientos, with its spectacular panoramic views of the landscape and surrounding lakes. You will pass through the Chileno Sector and through a native lenga forest before reaching the final stretch of your adventure. This part of the hike takes approximately one hour over rocky terrain. At the end of this trail, you will encounter the most impressive view of the three iconic granite towers and their glacial lagoon.
Day 2: Hike to the French Sector.
Walk along the tranquil shore of Lake Nordenskjöld, at the foot of the stunning Mount Almirante Nieto and its hanging glaciers. The atmosphere of silence from the enormous peaks over the turquoise lake will urge you to slow down, process the magnitude, and capture that view forever with a photograph. The lake is surrounded by geographical contrasts and is home to many birds, so pay attention to the condors flying in this area. You will continue along the Arriero River, which offers great opportunities to take a long and pleasant rest, fill your water bottle, and enjoy the present moment. Once at the highest viewpoint, you will be able to see the lake in its entirety and the French Glacier on Cerro Paine Grande.
Day 3: Trekking to the French Valley.
Start your morning perfectly with a light and magnificent trek to the Italian Camp. Your mind and body will align with the present moment, processing all the experiences lived in the previous days. Surrounded by mountains, you will find tranquility for your soul, while the sounds and smells of the lake fill you with energy amidst a varied and abundant vegetation that will revitalize you. You will pass by a stunning waterfall and can fill your bottle with pure, cold water. This entire experience will be perfectly complemented by the unparalleled view from the French Valley. At the viewpoint, you will be dazzled by one of the most impressive views of the entire circuit.
Day 4: Trekking to the first viewpoint of the Grey Glacier
This amazing trek takes you through different landscapes, from native forests to lake shores. You will enjoy incredible views and marvel at the glaciers stretching over the mountain peaks. As you exit the forest, you will reach the first viewpoint overlooking Lake Grey, gradually seeing more chunks of the glacier floating. After your adventure, you will take a boat ride across Lake Pehoé and then a bus back to Puerto Natales.
- 4-day Trekking Circuit
- 3 nights in Fully Equipped Premium Camping (mountain tent, sleeping bag, and insulated mat) or 3 nights in a Mountain Refuge, in a bed with a sleeping bag and a shared room for 6 people
- All meals
- Transportation from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine National Park and return
- Catamaran from Paine Grande
- Park entrance fee
- Everything not mentioned in the itinerary.
Recommendations
- The published rates and dates are valid from October 2024 to April 2025.
- On New Year's and Christmas dates, dinner has an extra cost of CLP $23,000 each.
- The food service has limited capacity.
- The catamaran on Lake Pehoé may be subject to changes, which could include modifications to the itinerary. In that case, we will help you find the best alternative.
- Due to the starting and ending times of this program, it is necessary that overnight accommodation prior to the start of the circuit, as well as on the final night, be in Puerto Natales.
Notes
The W Circuit is the most famous in Torres del Paine for a reason: on its route, you can see all the attractions of the Park: Base Las Torres viewpoint, Los Cuernos, French Valley, Paine Grande, and Grey Glacier. You can choose how to experience this adventure, whether in a camp immersed in nature, in a refuge with a bed and food, or in a private hotel room. Although it remains a physically and mentally demanding experience, on the W Circuit, you will find luxuries such as comfortable beds, hot showers, hearty hot meals, and supply points along the way.