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THE ULTIMATE
PATAGONIA CHALLENGE!
O CIRCUIT (8 DAYS)
120 kms (74.5 miles)
This is the real Paine adventure! The Circuit includes the world famous “W” trek, but it also goes around the back of the Massif exploring some of the wildest areas in the park. This is definitely an adventure for the brave and nature lovers! Paine Towers, Paine Horns, French Valley, Grey Glacier, Dickson Lake, Los Perros Glacier, and the southern Patagonian Ice field are some of the incredible highlights!
This, like all of our trips is a Self-guided trip. It gives you all the freedom to be your own guide, but without doing all the hard work that involves planning a big trip! We will do all that work for you.
SEASON: NOVEMBER TO MARCH / DURATION: 8 DAYS / LEVEL: HIGH FITNESS / START AND FINISH POINT: PUERTO NATALES
SEASON: NOVEMBER TO MARCH
DURATION: 8 DAYS
LEVEL: HIGH FITNESS
START AND FINISH: PUERTO NATALES
ITINERARY
Welcome to your self-guided trek trip.
Afternoon briefing at Hello Patagonia ́s office (schedule to be confirmed) we will give you a great waterproof map, your printed documents for the trip and a delicious lunch for the next day.
Difficulty: Low to Medium
Distance: Cuernos lookout: 2 hrs round trip.
Seron: one way: 3.5 to 4 hrs, 13 km
Highlights: Paine Massiff, Salto Grande Waterfall, Paine Horns, French Valley, Paine Hill, Paine River.
Meals Included: Packed Lunch by Hello Patagonia, Dinner at Seron Dining Room
Accommodation: Seron Camping (hot showers and toilets available)
Double private tents with sleeping bags and mats included
Early pick up at your accommodation in Puerto Natales by our private transportation. 2 hrs. drive to Torres del Paine National Park, which was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978. The entrance fee to the park is included.
Visit to Salto Grande waterfall. Round trip hike to los Cuernos lookout, which has one of the most amazing views of the whole Paine Massif! (2 hrs. round trip)
On the way back, the driver will stop at some lookouts for some picture opportunities.
Drop off at Las Torres Welcome Center. From here, you will start your hike to Seron Campsite, through beautiful plains.
Difficulty: Medium
Distance: 6 to 6.5 hrs, 19 km
Highlights: Oggioni and “Cabeza de Indio” mountains, Dickson Lake
Meals Included: Breakfast and Packed Lunch at Seron, Dinner at Dickson Refugio
Accommodation: Dickson (hot showers and toilets available)
A) Camping: double private tents with sleeping bags and mats included
B) Refugio: shared dorms with sleeping bags and pillows included
The trail to Dickson goes next to Paine River on the first section. You will have beautiful views of the backside of Paine Massif including: Oggioni Mountain and “Cabeza de Indio”.
The campsite is located on a nice plain very close to Dickson Lake. Depending on the time of the year, it is very likely to see many different types of wild flowers including Orchids on the way.
Difficulty: Low to Medium
Distance: 4.5 to 5 hrs, 12 kms
Highlights: Los Perros Glacier, Native Forests.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Packed Lunch at Dickson Refugio, Dinner at Los Perros
Accommodation: Perros Camping (hot showers and toilets available)
Double private tents with sleeping bags and mats included
Today you will do a soft hike to recover your strength and prepare for John Gardner´s pass for the next day, which will be one of the most demanding days in the circuit. So, you will be able to take your time on this amazing trail that goes through some of the largest native forests in the park, ancient trees that will make you feel tiny!
Before getting to camp, you will spot Los Perros Glacier, which hangs from the mountain to the lagoon.
Dificulty: Medium to High
Distance: 9 to 10 hrs, 17 km (738 m altitude gain)
Highlights: Southern Patagonian Ice field, Grey Glacier, Olguin Range.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Packed Lunch at Los Perros, Dinner at Grey Refugio
Accommodation: Grey (hot showers and toilets available)
A) Camping: double private tents with sleeping bags and mats included
B) Refugio: shared dorms with sleeping bags and pillows included
Today you will have a long but rewarding trek! The trail goes across native forests, then, after the tree line, you will trek on an old moraine (loose rocks). The trail is very well marked all the way to John Gardner’s Mountain Pass.
This can be a very muddy or snowy area, the use of shoe gaiters and trekking poles are recommended. The view from the top of the pass is just stunning: Grey Glacier and the Southern Patagonian Ice Field.
The trail continues down to Grey Refugio which is very close to Grey Lake. You will go through 3 hanging bridges with amazing views of the Glacier.
Difficulty: Low to Medium
Distance: 3.5 to 4 hrs, 11 km (298 m altitude gain)
Highlights: Grey Glacier, Paine Grande, Grey Lake, and Icebergs
Meals Included: Breakfast, Packed Lunch at Grey Refugio, Dinner at Paine Grande Refugio
Accommodation: Paine Grande (hot showers and toilets available)
A) Camping: double private tents with sleeping bags and mats included
B) Refugio: shared dorms with sleeping bags and pillows included
Today you can recover your strenght and start your hike to Paine Grande a bit later. The trail goes next to Grey Lake, which has huge blue icebergs floating on its waters. There will be many viewpoints to the Glacier and to Paine Grande Mountain along the way.
Difficulty: Medium to High
Distance: The time and distance will depend on the lookout you choose. British lookout: 9 to 10 hrs, 20.5 km Elevation: 1,099 m.
French Lookout: 5 to 6 hrs, 11.6 km
Highlights: Pehoe Lake, Paine Horns, Paine Grande Mountain, French Glacier.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Packed Lunch at Paine Grande Refugio, Dinner at Frances
Accommodation: Frances* (hot showers and toilets available)
A) Camping: double private tents with sleeping bags and mats included
B) Refugio: shared dorms with sleeping bags and pillows included
Today you will discover the stunning French Valley. You will be able to see the French Glacier and its constant avalanches. These names refer to famous climbing expeditions that set up base camps when they came to climb the various granite faces in this Valley. You will get to an incredible lookout, which offers a panoramic view of the western sector of the French Valley and the mountains such as the North Peak of Paine Grande, Castillo (Castle), Cota 2000, Catedral, Aleta del Tiburon (Shark’s Fin) amongst other granite peaks.
After exploring the valley, you will get to Frances domes/camping.
* You can stay at Cuernos instead of Frances depending on availability. (1 hr 3.6km more)
Difficulty: Medium
Distance: 5.5 to 6 hours, (14 km)
Highlights: Nordenskjold Lake, Paine Horns, Almirante Nieto Mountain
Meals Included: Breakfast, Packed Lunch at Frances, Dinner at Central Refugio
Accommodation: Grey* (hot showers and toilets available)
A) Camping: double private tents with sleeping bags and mats included
B) Refugio: shared dorms with sleeping bags and pillows included
This lovely trek goes next to Nordenskjold Lake with beautiful views of Almirante Nieto Mountain. After a couple of hours, you will get to Central Refugio, with a beautiful view of the Paine Towers.
* You can stay at Chileno instead of Central depending on availability. Chileno offers camping only.
Dificulty: Medium / High
Distance: 7 to 8 hrs round trip, 19 km (700m altitude gain)
Highlights: Wildlife, Almirante Nieto Mountain, Paine Towers.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Packed Lunch at Central Refugio
You will finish this adventure with the most famous trail in the park: the base of the Paine Towers! The trail goes up the Asencio Valley along native forests. The last section of the trail is an old moraine with loose rocks. The view up there is simply stunning.
Trek back to Las Torres welcome center. Our private transportation will be waiting for you to take you back to Puerto Natales at 16:00 hrs
End of services.
SERVICES
• Bus Transportation one way (Puerto Natales – Torres del Paine)
• Private transportation one way (Torres del Paine – Puerto Natales)
• Food and Accommodation provided
• All the activities mentioned on the itinerary
• Luggage Storage at Puerto Natales
• Torres del Paine National Park entrance tickets• Personalized travel guide
• Personalized briefing at our offices
• Luggage storage while you hike!
• Whatsapp / Phone support before and during your trip
• Shuttle from Laguna Amarga to Hotel Las Torres ($4,000 Chilean Pesos OW per person) This service can be paid directly only
• Insurance
• Extras
• Everything not mentioned on the program
Our self-guided O Circuit is the ultimate Patagonia challenge!
O CIRCUIT MAP
“We have backpacking experience and didn’t need a guide, and Hello Patagonia gave us the flexibility to do the self-guided O circuit we wanted but took care of all the details. It was cost efficient and money very well spent.”
Make your O Circuit unique!
Customize them with our amazing add-ons:
GUIDED INTRO DAY
Get to the park one day before! Explore amazing warm up short treks alongside one of our amazing local English-speaking guides! They will take you to trails that are out of the “W” where you will be able to admire different views and lots of flora and wildlife! Our guide will also provide valuable information about the history and geology of the park and of Patagonia in general.
KAYAKING
Kayaking gives you a more intimate experience! Paddle in front of Grey Glacier, surrounded by icebergs.
Live the unique experience of walking on top of Grey Glacier!
You can´t miss it!
ICE HIKING GREY GLACIER
GREY GLACIER BOAT TRIP
This unforgettable navigation will take you to the majestic fronts of Grey Glacier surrounded by floating blue icebergs!
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ORIGINAL W TREK (5 DAYS)
A world famous multi-day trek!
Destinations:
Paine Towers, Almirante Nieto Mountain, Paine Horns, The French Valley and the mighty Grey Glacier.
Add-Ons: Guided Intro Day, Kayak, Ice Hike, Glacier Boat Trip
Level: Medium to High Fitness
Season: October to April
Start/Finish Point: Puerto Natales, Chile
EXTENDED W TREK (7 DAYS)
For the ones that love to appreciate nature without a rush!
Destinations:
Paine Towers, Almirante Nieto Mountain, Paine Horns, The French Valley and the mighty Grey Glacier.
Add-Ons: Guided Intro Day, Kayak, Ice Hike, Glacier Boat Trip
Level: Medium to High Fitness
Season: October to April
Start/Finish Point: Puerto Natales, Chile
TORRES DEL PAINE HIKING CAMP
(4 DAYS)
Our amazing Torres del Paine Hiking Camp trip!
Destinations:
Paine Towers, Almirante Nieto Mountain, Paine Horns, The French Valley, Grey Glacier, Paine Massif, Sofia Lake, Pehoe Lake and Benitez Hill.
Add-On: Horseback Riding next to Serrano River
Level: As challenging as you want!
Season: October to April
Start/Finish Point: Puerto Natales, Chile
TORRES DEL PAINE HIKING CAMP
(5 DAYS)
A great option for late W Trek booking!
Destinations:
Amazing W Trails, Grey Glacier Navigation, Sofia Lake and an amazing day with one of our local guides, where you will get info about flora, fauna, geology and history!
Add-On: Horseback Riding next to Serrano River
Level: Medium to High Fitness
Season: October to April
Start/Finish Point: Puerto Natales, Chile
PATAGONIA HONEYMOON
(6 NIGHTS)
Celebrate love surrounded by nature! Gift yourselves excitement, incredible views and unforgettable bonding experiences!
Destinations:
Paine Horns, French Valley and the legendary Grey Glacier with a unique ice hiking experience
Add-Ons: Professional Photographer Session, Kayak and Horseback Riding.
Level: Medium to High Fitness Level
Season: November to March
Start/Finish Point: Puerto Natales, Chile
