Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile

Things you'll see

Day 1.   LOS TORRES HIKE

Early morning transfer by regular bus from Puerto Natales to Torres Del Paine National Park.   Upon arrival at Laguna Armarga you will be met and transferred to Hotel Las Torres from where you will begin your trek to the base of Los Torres.

The first hour and a half is uphill with fantastic views of Lake Nordenskjöld and Almirante Nieto Mountain, with its hanging glacier, before flattening off  you reach Refugio El Chileno. Then the trail continues up through Lenga forest (1 hour) until the base of “the moraine” from where a challenging ascent (45 min), will take you to one of the most impressive places in the park: the lookout of the “Base of Torres del Paine” where you will enjoy the view of Torre Sur (2,850 m.s.n.m.), Torre Central (2.800 m.s.n.m), Torre Norte (2.600 m.s.n.m) and Cerro Nido de Cóndor.

Return to Las Torres.

Overnight:   Refugio Las Torres
Meals:   Boxed lunch , dinner
Grade:   Difficult
Time:   Approx 8 – 10 hours

Day 2.   TREKKING TO LOS CUERNOS

Today the trail goes west along the base of the Almirante Nieto Mountain and provides great views to Nordenskjöld Lake.  After about 4 – 5 hours you will get to the Base of Los Cuernos where our Refugio is located.  This area is considered by many, one of the most charming sites in the whole park.

Overnight:   Refugio Los Cuernos
Meals:   Breakfast, boxed lunch, dinner
Grade:   Medium
Time:   Approx 4 - 5 hours

Day 3.   VALLE FRANCES (FRENCH VALLEY)

This morning we continue on our trek.  The first 2 hours are up and down with views of Lake Nordenskjöld.  Upon arriving at “Campamento Italiano” you will begin to ascend  for about 1 hour and a half until Paine Grande lookout, where you’ll be able to observe its hanging glacier with opportunities to observe small avalanches.  The trail then  continues until “Campamento Británico” and after about 20 minutes you will reach the lookout point considered by many as one of the most overwhelming spots in the Circuit: “Mirador Valle del Francés”, where you will admire: Paine Grande, Cerro Hoja, Cerro Máscara, Cerro Catedral, Cerro Aleta de Tiburón, Cuerno Norte and other magnificent peaks.
The return is the same way back to “Campamento Italiano” and then on to Lodge Paine Grande.

Overnight:   Lodge Paine Grande
Meals:   Breakfast, boxed lunch, dinner
Grade:   Difficult
Time:   Approx 9-11 hours

Day 4.   GREY’S GLACIER

The trail goes through the western side of the Paine Massif with views to the Grey Lake and mountains. After 1 hour and a half you will reach the first lookout point, where you may observe Grey’s Glacier in the distance.  The next hour and a half is through a Lenga (beech) forest until the main lookout, just in front of the glacier. The return is the same way back until Pehoé Lake in time to take the catamaran that departs at 18.30pm and arrives to the Pudeto sector at 7.00pm, where your regular bus will be waiting to take you back to Puerto Natales (arrival time to Puerto Natales: around 9.00 pm).

Overnight:   Puerto Natales (not included)
Meals:   Breakfast, boxed lunch
Grade:   Medium
Time:   Approx 8-9 hours

Note: The information regarding itinerary is given in good faith and is subject to change and /or cancellation, due to weather / political and / or country instabilities and general safety / road conditions  etc. Any such changes and/or cancellations which are in our control will be decided by ourselves & our guides and will be discussed with you beforehand whenever possible.

What's Included?

• Private English speaking trekking guide.
• Bus ticket Puerto Natales / Torres Del Paine
• Transfer Laguna Armarga / Las Torres
• Entrance to Torres Del Paine National Park
• All meals (starting with box lunch on Day 1. and ending with boxed lunch on Day 4.)
• Accommodation in refuges – shared rooms with shared facilities
• Catamaran ticket – Paine Grande to Pudeto
• Rates valid 2011, subject to change

Important Notes:

• Departs daily
• Price based on minimum number of 2 passengers travelling.
• Single price available on request.
• DISCOUNTS APPLY FOR GROUPS OF 3+ PEOPLE
• This itinerary can be tailored or extended to suit your individual requirements.
• Depending on the Catamaran’s schedule is possible that you will have to stay one extra night in Paine Grande Lodge, in that case it will be necessary to add an extra cost.
• Rates valid 2011, subject to change

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