5 Days Hiking
Hiking the W trail in Torres del Paine, Self Guided
OVERVIEW
Hiking the W trail in Torres del Paine has become a “must do” for outdoor enthusiasts around the world. The Towers of Torres del Paine made the area famous among climbers in the 1980’s. Since then, people have been doing more mountaineering in the national park. You can hike the W trail and admire the most eye-catching icons in Torres del Paine National Park. You will visit the Torres Lookout, the French Valley, the Cuernos, and Glacier Grey. Moreover, you will be able to observe granite formations imposing on sedimentary rocks, ancient glaciers and diverse flora and fauna.
Hiking the W Trail in Torres del Paine in Camping, Self Guided
$1,730.00 (per person/based on 4*)
*Final cost depends on the number in your group. Additional cost for single. Contact us with any questions.
Travel Plans
Difficulty: Intermediate
Highlights: Views o Glacier Grey and the Southern Ice Field, the many lakes of Torres del Paine, the hanging glaciers of the French Valley, the granite towers which are the namesake of Torres del Paine
Day1: Puerto Natales – Grey
Day 2: Grey – Paine Grande
Day 3: Paine Grande – French Valley Lookout – Cuernos
Day 4: Cuernos – Chileno
Day 5: Chileno – Las Torres Lookout – Puerto Natales
- 4 Nights of camping in Torres del Paine National Park (tent + sleeping mat + sleeping bag included)
- Trip briefing in Puerto Natales day before trip starts (18:00)
- Bus to and from Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine National Park
- Entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park
- One-way catamaran ticket from Pudeto to Paine Grande
- Shuttle from Las Torres to Laguna Amarga
- Breakfast on days 2, 3, 4, 5
- Lunch on days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- Dinner on days 1, 2, 3, 4
Not Included
- Accommodations not listed under “Included”
- Meals not listed under “Included”
- Airline tickets
- Travel insurance
- Personal trekking gear
- Drinks during lunch or dinner
- Tips for staff or at dinners
Upper body
- Shirts/Jacket
- Wind proof and water proof jacket, such as Gore Tex or similar
- Fleece or pile coat
- Quick dry long sleeve t-shirt
- Quick dry or cotton short sleeve t-shirt
- Winter hat, beanie
- Light gloves
Lower body
- Quick dry hiking socks
- Quick dry, light weight long underwear bottoms
- Quick dry and breathable windproof pants
- Shorts
- Light trekking boots and/or gym shoes
Other necessary items
- Pajamas
- Sleeping bag (-5°C for Nov. – Mar. trips, -15°C for April – Oct. trips)
- Toiletries
- Water bottle (1.000cc)
- Sun glasses
- Sunscreen
- Chap Stick with sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Backpack (big enough for all your personal things)
- Shower Shoes, flip flops
- Earplugs
- Head lamp and/or flashlight
- Camera
Full Itinerary
DAY 1: Admire Glacier Grey
Puerto Natales – Grey Early in the morning you will depart on a bus from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine. The trip to the park entrance at Laguna Amarga is approximately two hours. After arriving to and registering yourself in the park catamaran across Lake Pehoe before you begin you will take the a four-hour hike through a small forest and then along Lake Grey. Most days this section of the park is very windy, due to openness provided by Lake Grey, Glacier Grey and the Southern Ice Field. After about two hours of hiking you will get your first glimpse of Glacier Grey. You will continue hiking for two more hours until arriving to Camp Grey where you will spend the night. There are two optional excursions you can take today in the afternoon or tomorrow in the morning while at Refugio Grey – ice hiking on Glacier Grey or kayaking on Lake Grey. Let us know if you are interested and we can make reservations.
Hike: Refugio Paine Grande – Refugio Grey
Total Distance: 11 Kilometers / 6.8 Miles
Average Time: 4 Hours
DAY 2: Enjoy views of Lake Pehoe
Grey – Paine Grande
In the morning you will have an energizing breakfast and then prepare to hike again. If you would like you can continue past the camp with a day pack for a spectacular view of the glacier and a chance to cross one of the parks famous suspension bridges. Upon return to Camp Grey, collect all of your belongings and begin your hike back towards Paine Grande where you will camp along the shore of Lake Pehoe.
Hike: Refugio Grey – Refugio Paine Grande
Total Distance: 11 Kilometers / 6.8 Miles
Average Time: 4 Hours
DAY 3: Visit the French Valley
Paine Grande – French Valley Lookout – Cuernos
Shortly after breakfast you will begin hiking towards Campamento Italiano. This camp is 2.5 hours away. Once you arrive to Campamento Italiano you can leave your large pack and continue into the French Valley with just a small daypack. You will hike across a moraine and through a forest until you come to a clearing. Here you will be blown away by both the wind and the spectacular views of Lake Nordenskjold, Skottberg and Pehoe behind you, the hanging French Glacier just ahead of you and by many other peaks. After leaving the lookout you will return to gather your large pack and continue another 2.5 hours to Camp Cuernos where you will spend the night.
Hike: Refugio Paine Grande – Refugio Cuernos
Total Distance: 17.3 Kilometers / 10.7 Miles
Average Time: 7 Hours
DAY 4: Hike along Lake Nordenskjold
Cuernos – Chileno
This morning you will continue your walk up Almirante Nieto, first hiking about an hour through a dense Lenga forest. After leaving the forest, you will approach a moraine and climb to see the amazing granite peaks known as the Torres. After a bit of time admiring the view you will return back to Camp Chileno to pick up your belongings and hike to the foot of Almirante Nieto where you will first catch a shuttle to the park entrance and then catch a bus back to Puerto Natales.
Hike: Refugio Cuernos – Refugio Chileno
Total Distance: 15.5 Kilometers / 9.6 Miles
Average Time: 6.5 Hours
DAY 5: Visit the Towers & Return to Puerto Natales
Chileno – Las Torres Lookout – Puerto Natales
This morning you will continue your walk up Almirante Nieto, first hiking about an hour through a dense Lenga forest. After leaving the forest, you will approach a moraine and climb to see the amazing granite peaks known as the Torres. After a bit of time admiring the view you will return back to Camp Chileno to pick up your belongings and hike to the foot of Almirante Nieto where you will first catch a shuttle to the park entrance and then catch a bus back to Puerto Natales.
Hike: Chileno – Las Torres Lookout – Hotel Las Torres
Total Distance: 15.5 Kilometers / 9.6 Miles
Average Time: 6.5 Hours
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