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THE WORLD-FAMOUS W TREK!

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ORIGINAL W TREK (5 DAYS)

75 kms (46 miles)

Discover Patagonia on this world-famous hike: “The W”. Awe with the stunning Paine Towers, walk right next to turquoise lakes and rivers. Explore Torres del Paine: Paine Horns, French Valley, and the legendary Grey Glacier!

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, so that you can just enjoy your adventure!

SEASON: OCTOBER TO APRIL  / DURATION: 5 DAYS  /  LEVEL: MODERATE TO HARD  /  START AND FINISH POINT: PUERTO NATALES

SEASON: OCTOBER TO APRIL 
DURATION: 5 DAYS 
LEVEL: MODERATE TO HARD 
START AND FINISH: PUERTO NATALES

ITINERARY

  • Trekking office at Puerto Natales

    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: Medium / Demanding

    Distance: 8 to 9 hrs. Round trip: 19,07 km Elevation Gain: 1,027 m

    Highlights: Almirante Nieto Mountain, Paine Towers

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner at Central Refugio

    Accommodation: Central or Chileno* (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 hike the most famous trail in the park. The hike is an uphill almost all the way, but it is completely worth it when you get to the Towers Lookout! A unique view of the three huge granite giants and its turquoise Lagoon.

     

    Hike back to accommodation.

     

    This is the busiest trail of the park. The good news is that you will start before the crowds that do this trail as a day hike from Puerto Natales. You will be comming back when they start comming up.

    * You can stay at Central or Chileno, depending on availability at the moment of booking. Chileno has only camping.

    Torres del Paine National Park
  • Difficulty: Low / Medium

    Distance: 5 to 6 hrs One way: 17,52 km Elevation Gain: 395 m

    Highlights: Nordenskjold Lake, Paine Horns, Almirante Nieto Mountain

    Meals Included: Breakfast, Packed Lunch at Central Refugio and Dinner at Frances Refugio

    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

    You have the whole day to hike from Central Refugio to Los Cuernos or Frances Domes (depending on availability at the moment of booking). The trail runs along the shores of Nordenskjold Lake through Beautiful Native Forests.

    *You can stay at Cuernos instead of Frances. Depending on availability. (1 hr 3.6km apart).

    A person trekking at Torres del Paine National Park
  • Difficulty: Medium / Demanding

    Distance: Time and distance will depend on the lookout you choose.

    British lookout: 9 to10 hrs, 20.5 km Elevation Gain: 1,099 m

    French Lookout: 5 to 6 hrs, 11.6 km

    Highlights: French Valley, Paine Horns, Paine Grande Mountain, French Glacier.

    Meals Included: Breakfast and Packed Lunch at Frances, 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 will explore the beautiful French Valley. After Italiano Ranger station, there are a couple lookouts on the Valley. You can choose the difficulty of the day depending on how far you want to get to. If you decide to walk to the last viewpoint, you will have a panoramic view of the western sector of the 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 the Valley, the trail continues to Paine Grande Refugio, where you will spend the night.

    French Valley at Torres del Paine National Park
  • Difficulty: Medium

    Distance: 3,5 to 4 hrs. 10,95 km Elevation Gain: 338 m

    Highlights: Grey Glacier, Grey Lake’s icebergs, Paine Massif

    Meals Included: Breakfast and Packed Lunch Paine Grande Refugio, 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

    After breakfast, you will hike to Grey Refugio with incredible views of the magnificent Grey Glacier. There are a couple lookouts of the Glacier on the way.

    Afternoon optional hike to Grey´s hanging bridges! 2.5 hrs round trip.

    The Grey Glacier at Torres del Paine National Park
  • Difficulty: Medium

    Distance: 3,5 to 4 hrs. 10,95 km Elevation Gain: 338 m

    Highlights: Pehoe Lake, Grey Lake and Icebergs

    Meals Included: Breakfast and Packed Lunch at Grey Refugio

    Trek back to Paine Grande Refugio to catch the Catamarán to Pudeto dock (17:00 hrs). Tickets included.

     

    Private transportation back to Puerto Natales. Arrival at your accommodation: 20:00 hrs. aprox.

    End of Services.

    Lake Pehoe

SERVICES

  • •  Private Transportation round trip
    •  Food and Accommodation provided

    •  All the activities mentioned on the itinerary
    •  Torres del Paine National Park entrance tickets
    •  Catamaran tickets from Paine Grande to Pudeto

    ​•  Personalized travel guide

    •  Personalized briefing at our offices

    ​•  Luggage storage while you hike!

    ​•  Whatsapp / Phone support before and during your trip

  • •  Insurance
    •  Extras
    •  Tips
    •  Everything not mentioned on the program

W Trek Map

ORIGINAL W TREK MAP

Our self-guided W Trek is a world famous multi-day trek!
 

“I have wanted to go to Patagonia for many years and now that I’ve been there I have nothing but great memories and great experiences.”

Greg Murray (USA) - March 2016 - Special W Trek Trip

Make your Original W Trek 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 at Chilean Patagonia

KAYAKING

Kayaking gives you a more intimate experience! Paddle in front of Grey Glacier, surrounded by icebergs.

Ice Hike at Patagonia

Live the unique experience of walking on top of Grey Glacier! 
You can´t miss it!

ICE HIKING GREY GLACIER

Grey Glacier boat trip

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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Trekking at Torres del Paine National Park

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

Guanaco at Torres del Paine National Park

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 view

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 National Park, Chilean Patagonia

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

O circuit at Torres del Paine National Park

O CIRCUIT (8 DAYS)

An adventure for the brave and nature lovers!

Destinations:

Paine Hill, Paine River, Los Perros Glacier, Native Forests, Southern Patagonian Icefield, Grey Glacier, Paine Grande Mountain, Pehoe Lake, Paine Horns, French Valley, Nordenskjöld Lake and Almirante Nieto Mountain.

Add-Ons: Guided Intro Day, Kayak, Ice Hike, Glacier Boat Trip

 

Level: High Fitness Level

Season: November to March

Start/Finish Point: Puerto Natales, Chile

Patagonia Honeymoon

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

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