This way they are really taking the fun out of trekking. Hiking / Trekking. With many years of expertise you can expect a well organized, fun trips in small groups with like-minded travelers: In 2016 I revisited Torres del Paine and spent around 2 weeks inside the National Park: first I hiked the full circuit (which includes the “W”), next I stayed at the Hotel Las Torres inside the park for a few more days to explore the several day tour options. I will have an extra day either before or after the W. trek. Stay tuned. The park web site is all in Spanish, so does not help, however the booking site is in English but when we enter our dates it says that there is not a single site available during the week we wanted, which I find difficult to believe. In summer the sunrise is around 6 a.m., therefore leave the camp with your daypack at 5 a.m. to arrive at the Mirador of the Towers on time. Hi Valerio, working on this. really helps.i have a question i wanna do the 4 day w circuit,now i booked the camps for the first 2 night in paine grande and italiano but how do i book the third night? Thank you so much for this info, my boyfriend and I are planning on following this exact route when we trek the W in December. Satellite map shows the Earth's surface as it really looks like. Me and my wife are going to do the W in the last week of December. Patagonia is home to many different hiking and trekking options for the adventurous traveller! With this you have a real challenging program right at the start. My estimation is that I’m looking at 10 hours of hiking per day and I’m looking to rent tent (do you know if they are good?) We had everything from sunshine to snow, 95km + winds and amazing views around every corner. is. Read the my W Trek article to explore the options. October, November, December, January, February, March, April. I am in good hiking shape. Please head to the preparation guide (link at the beginning of this post)! Alternatively, you can also opt for the O-Trek. though, it should be noted in the strongest terms: RESERVATIONS ARE MANDATORY, for campsites or whatever, at all locations mentioned (including Italiano, and particularly at Torres and Cuernos). have fun! Beside Refugios you also have the chance to rent a tent (you can book it in advance via the website of the operator). 1106 West Burnside Ave. Portland OR 97209. p: (503) 525-2552. Day 1 get to Paine Grande from Puerto Natales. Have fun trekking! Fitz Roy. Therefore, how many days in advance do you think I need to book? (Late July and Early August). To prepare for trekking in Torres del Paine checkout my other post named ‘How to prepare for hiking in Torres del Paine' with information about transport, accommodation in Pto. We'll be renting equipment from Puerto Natales and enter the park from the east (Las torres). You have done an amazing job covering TDP here. I’d like to know what you think about going from Italiano to Torres in 1 day. You’ll also meet fellow hikers on the way as it is the most popular route. Love to hear that. The restriction of direction only applies for the full circuit! View Map. Thanks for your valuable feedback Josh! Thanks for the post! A map of Patagonia shows our adventure itinerary in Argentina and Chile, from February 3 to March 11, 2005. a fantastic guide for those looking to hike the W. thank you! A Map of Our W-Trek Hike in Torres del Paine, Chile This time of year in Patagonia is the beginning of high season (November-March) so booking in advance for accommodations and rentals is essential--if you have your own camping gear there are some free camping sites but they operate on a first come first serve basis. I decided to go with Vertice Patagonia and it seems I will be doing the hike from East to West. 4 of us from Canada booked to go to Patagonia in Aug 2016 and from all the information available there was no requirement to reserve camping sites in the park however we now find out that the rules changes on 16 Oct 2016 (start of the season) and you now need to have reservations. It’s not true. Patagonia Grill & Cafe offers a wide variety of fine wines from all over the world – all ready to pair with our Argentinean Cuisine. […] 3, 4 and 5 night itineraries on hiking at Torres Del Paine, check out Backpacker Steve’s Blog where he provides plenty of details based on his camping […], Hello Steve – Thank you so much for the wonderful write-up and videos. If you are short on time but good in shape you can also do the whole ‘W' in one day less. Do you recommend staying in the park? The W in Torres del Paine is the most popular multi-day hike as you come to see most of the highlights of the park. An option to see the glacier would be a boat trip from Hotel Lago Grey (see my preparation guide), it is an expensive but wonderful day trip which brings you up close to the glacier itself (you can still do it afterwards). I have had a look at the Torres Del Paine Website in an attempt to book a campsite for each night but as yet I can’t seem to book. One of the pleasures of hiking in Patagonia is that you can drink water directly from the source on the trail. What is the W Trek in Patagonia? As for the Big Foot Tours at Glacier Grey, it is a company that provides kayaking and ice hiking/climbing on the glacier. Last but not least, where do i rent a tent!?? I am visiting South America and I’m giving myself 2 weeks to visit Patagonia area. The highest you’ll get along the W-trek is about 3,600 feet above sea level. also, the camp torres is closed this season :). However, some of our favourite hikes take place off the beaten track: the Pingo, Silencio and Bader valleys are hidden gems that offer quieter paths and stunning scenery. I really do appreciate it! The whole W is beautiful but very packed and at times it can be frustrating..this is a whole different on the circuit route as it is way calmer and you’ll trek with people who also care about the nature and behave accordingly. Could give me your advice on my issue? […] in the other Guides for the shorter W trail I’ll first explain the standard route and then give examples of longer & shorter […]. Fantastico Sur seems to be a criminal organisation judging by their prices. The W Trek in Torres del Paine is by far the most famous trek in Patagonia. I am preparing myself to trek Park Patagonia solo next Feb and was wondering if you still have the gpx file of this trek to share. The trail doesn’t look that technical from looking at the pictures. Also every site I slept in, never once checked my sticker on my tent, so anyone can just drop their tent and sleep for free in the pay sites. Torres del Paine and Perito Moreno glacier are just stunning. Thank you for your help! Hey Steve, A great article and I thank you for writing it. Even if you don’t get to hike the W I can suggest doing day hikes or tours – there are several options to do so: 1) Hike to the Torres, starting from Hotel Las Torres (in the morning) 2) Take the early boat from Pudeto to Paine Grande to the lookout of the Grey glacier (about half way to refugio grey), take the late boat back (please check with the boat times) 3) Full Paine Tour – this is a great full day tour by bus which takes you to some spectacular viewpoints you wouldn’t see when hiking (the popular images you see on books and all over the web) 4) Laguna Azul 5) Grey Glacier by boat. Fantasico Sur told me they are doing it to limit the number of people, but I agree they are just using their monopoly to make more. you could do Francés or Italiano instead of los Cuernos). 2) the one from fantastico sur is located at the hotel las torres down in the valley – the free one is called campamento torres and is operated by CONAF, it is located only 40mins away from the highlight of the park, 3) I haven’t done that one but indeed there are companies who offer this. Gas – As far as I remember the shops were still open at that time, if not you could head to the Hostel “Base Camp” and ask if you can buy gas there (they also give away half filled gas cans for free). Fantastico Sur raised their prices dramatically offering only expensive platform camping with fullboard in Chileno and Los Cuernos. Another 2 hours later you’ll arrive at the Refugio Chileno (around 5:30 p.m.). If you want to be on the safe side and get the best spots you should try to head to your next campground early in the morning to ensure early arrival. I have planned my trip around the very nice descrption you have offered here. Day 5: Torres – Puerto Natales (16 – 23,5 km, 2.800 CLP optional)The 3 Torres – definitely the highlight of the W in Torres del Paine! I decided not to the O and go for W. And I also decided to use refugios instead of camps, given my newbie trekker status, I didn’t want to overdo it. Inform future backpackers of TDP about Big Foot Tours at Glacier Grey. Additionally, how did you book your free campsites through CONAF? Sure – if you want to use the tents which are already setup at the spots you should always check with the company who is renting it. Check out our new website! 1) There are no pro’s and con’s – you can do as you wish 2) There are free campsite, I just added information about how to reserve those to that section in the “how to prepare for hiking torres del paine” article (linked at the top of this one) 3) You’d need to hike to the next campsite 5) Paid sites should be reserved as well, it is the same situation as in the free sites 4) Get in touch with them via eMail or call them. Here’s my question – for our middle night we could only book 1 tent at Camp Frances. My thoughts on this are to go sneaky as much as possible, wait for the trails to be closed (one couple did see a Puma on one of the trails at night), so you can claim fear of being eaten by a wild animal and that should keep you in your tent til morning. After working with them in Peru I highly recommend the tours offered by G Adventures as their philosophy and focus on sustainable travel are in line with my personal values. Bus tickets can be bought at most hostels, I’d suggest a day in Pto Natales to buy your supplies in the big supermarket. The whole trek will take around 3-4 hours so you'll arrive in the afternoon, can setup your tent (5.000 CLP) and have dinner. So the only option would be to leave early on the 5th day from Campamento Las Torres to the torres (3,5 hours) and then go back to the camp and then to the bus station. The only day where we had differences were: Cuernos, I had had to book a bunk bed (55$US!) Thanks for your help, and I hope to hear from you soon! Today is a long & tough day, so get up early again and walk (start at 8:00 a.m.) to Campamento Italiano (around 2 hours = 10 a.m.), leave your big backpack at the camp and head to the Mirador Frances with your daypack (take lunch, water, suncream). The trail goes along the Lago Nordernskjöld, after around 3,5 hours you'll reach the shortcut to Chileno (it's hard to miss as there is a big sign saying “shortcut to Chileno”). W trek..." Destinations Santiago, Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine National Park, El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier, Buenos Aires +3 more Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Physical Rating. Reply. The downside: it's uphill and adds more km to your trek today (on top of the mentioned 19 km). I did join my friend in the dinning hall and just said I was not eating, got me a confused look from the waitress, but no more than that. Here you can find more info: https://www.tripadvisor.co.nz/ShowTopic-g670171-i12474-k7508911-Tranferring_between_TdeP_and_El_Calafate_specific_companies-Torres_del_Paine_National_Park.html. Also the tour by car along the road offers some spectacular views. Have fun hiking there. well im not admin, so I dont know that it’s my place to say. We flew 1500 miles from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, on the Argentina side of the island archipelago of Tierra del Fuego. We asked the guys at Cuernos if it would be possible for us to share her tent as we had both already paid, this would mean an easier trek in the morning for sunrise at the Torres. So I have booked the camp sites for my w trek already for the middle of december. The route starts at the entrance to Reserva Nacional Jeinimeni. I thought the hike was great, but the owners of the properties were clearly in it for a cash grab with no concern for their property respecting the environmental rules, ie garbage not properly disposed of, human waste not properly disposed of…in short these places should be shut down, they are destroying what is a gorgeous parcel of land (they market it as the 8th wonder to increase tourism, with no means of handling the overflow of people, garbage, and human waste that I saw being dumped into a river), so do what you can to screw them out of money, they are already making a killing but seem to feel they have the right to squeeze out more at the expense of the environment (most trekkers I met were flabbergasted when I should them a picture of an employee dumping garbage/waste). Total Area: 227.298 hectares The highest you’ll get along the W-trek is about 3,600 feet above sea level. Also, please let me know if there is anything you would like me to look out for for your blog, it is incredibly helpful to have people like you helping out other trekkers and if there is anything I can do to add to your blog, please don’t hesitate to ask, I’d be happy to contribute to this awesome blog!! My goal was to create a useful documentary to show which options you have exploring the park, what it is like to hike Torres del Paine and what you get to see when doing so. We only learned about it when we got to the camp, so I don’t know how expensive it is or any details. Thanks for the update! If yes, where would I likely see them and what time of year? If you are too late and not able to make reservations your only chance is to take part in a guided trekking tour or explore the park with day hikes. Hey Bella, first of all the W is not really a very tough hike..so you should be fine. The following night, I had had to book at the torres campsite near the park entrance and she a reservation at Chileano. The Bus back to Puerto Natales leaves at 2:30 p.m. from the entrance as already described in the preparation Guide. Please make sure to reserve all camping spots in advance as this trek is the most popular one and visitor numbers increased during the last 3 years. Thanks so much!!! Unfortunately, I just realized that I might have problems to actually see the torres. The Torres del Paine W Trek is considered one of the best treks in Patagonia. Did you hike in Patagonia in the summer or winter? Moderate. Steve, thank you for this great guide! Each day is color coded. Continue with Day 3 of the previous itinerary. Hey, there are no lockers so you need to trust people – I never had a problem with that and haven’t heard any negative story so far. Please consider that I only provide information here but I’m not affiliated with any of the mentioned companies nor CONAF. If you have no or just a bit of hiking experience keep it low and plan more time for each trek. 426 Columbus Ave. New York NY 10024. p: (917) 441-0011. I met a lady in my hostel who was doing the w at the same time as me. Chile. You have any suggestions on El Calafete/El Chalten. At first I found it a bit confusing, so if you can, please let other travellers know. www.lastorres.com. Patagonia. I have a little question. I had always known that the third and fourth days of the W trek in the Torres del Paine were going to require a change of pace. […] How to hike the W in Torres del Paine – Circuit and Q itinerary pending – […]. The W Trek is named after the route, which is shaped like a W, which you can do from east to west (Las Torres to the Grey Glacier) or west to east (Grey Glacier to Las Torres). An alternative itinerary for 5 days/4 nights and 2. :-( I will stay at Campo Italiano instead of Cuernos (because there too, the Fantastico Sur criminals force you to book FB for almost $100 US…) and am still looking for a way to avoid having to spend over $100 on Chileno. Hi Steve, Thanks for the reply! www.tinyhousetorresdelpaine.com You have any tips on traveling to El Calafete to El Chalten area? My husband and I want to do the W but we are going to take our breakfast and lunch but splash out on the dinner so trying to work out best way to do it! A first-timer’s guide to trekking in Patagonia. Day 3: Valle del Frances – Campamento Italiano (22,5 km, free) You don't need to get up so early today (start at 10:00 a.m.) to Campamento Italiano (around 2 hours = 12 p.m.), leave your big backpack at the camp and head to the Mirador Frances with your daypack (take lunch, water, suncream). For stretching your stay it's the best to split the very tough 3rd day and change the stops afterwards a bit. Day hikes or longer hiking days on the W are the way to go to avoid those pricey refugios :/. It can be done in 3 – 5 days depending on your time and on how you want to tackle the trail. 7 Day W Trek Itinerary The visually stunning W Trek highlights the best of Torres del Paine including the Grey Glacier, French Valley and the Tower base - a once-in-a-lifetime experience. > See all W-trek highlights > Start at any date. Start your walk around 10 a.m. to Campamento Chileno. Do you think the above information would still be applicable? Many thanks! 3. (updated: August 2018). The tents are good but limited – check with the links provided to reserver your spot ahead! Torres del Paine W Trek - Map, Refugios, Itinerary and More! The trek we did in Torres del Paine, the "W," is one of the park's most popular routes (along with the Circuit), but there still seems to be plenty of confusion among aspiring trekkers about how to do the "W," mostly about how to break up the days. This guide is designed to save you a lot of time & will make your trip much easier. I’m looking at doing it in 3 days of hiking. www.garden-domes.com. The Torres del Paine W Trek is one of South America’s most iconic outdoor experiences. So i did the w and can confirm that 3 days is a bit thight, i ended up doing it in 4 days. Consequently, the Park is an area of incredible, outstanding, natural beauty in the heart of Patagonia. Cleanliness and Safety Promise for our 2020-2021 Season. What are the Pros/Cons of going East to West as you suggest vs. West to East? For many, the W trek, Patagonia is a hike perfect in length and in its access to some of the park’s top attractions. I will be hiking the W in a couple of weeks, and unfortunately left my hiking boots at home. The best thing is to let as many people responsibly enjoy the park while doing minimal damage to keep it going for 100’s of years to come! The Park is an area of incredible, outstanding, natural beauty in the heart of Patagonia. Administrative park centre – Lake Grey 18 kms. This (southern hemisphere) fall I got the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do the Torres del Paine W trek in Chilean Patagonia with Chiletour Patagonia. Any other suggestions on dealing with harsh weather conditions. Click here to learn more >>. I ended having to get a bed in Curenos as Italiano, Frances, Cuernos were all booked up. as stated in the main article: https://www.back-packer.org/trekking-guide-how-to-prepare-for-hiking-in-torres-del-paine-patagonia-chile/. After your return to Refugio Grey (6 p.m.) head back down to Paine Grande where you spent the night (6.000 CLP), it will take around 3 hours – make sure to find a nice place next to the little hill for your tent to avoid a bit of the massive winds down there. What I am wondering about is the FREE Camping. Situated in Torres del Paine National Park, hiking this 83 kilometer long trail in four days gives you stunning views over of the granite towers that give the park its name. The W stands for the shape of the route if you look at it from a bird’s eye perspective. I think you recommend West to East route, do you have any suggestions on how I can make the best of the East to West route. I was wondering if I could post a link to your blog in mine under a section titled “Blogs That Helped Us Plan Our Trip” (or something along those lines, maybe a bit catchier – ha!). Day 1: Puerto Natales – Refugio Grey (11 km, 15.000 CLP + 21.000 CLP + 20.000 CLP + 5.000 CLP)Glacier Grey Leave Puerto Natales with the early bus (15.000 CLP return ticket) and get off at Pudeto (next stop after the park entrance – fee: 21.000 CLP) where you catch the catamaran to Paine Grande (20.000 CLP). Depending on the time of the sunrise (ask the rangers) set your alarm 1 – 1,5hours before and prepare a daypack with mat, sleeping bag and breakfast as well as rain jacket). there are regular buses from Punta Arenas to Pto Natales at that time, please check with the local bus companies (e.g. Do not make all the way up to Paso as it is a pretty long walk (you have to get back to Paine Grande today on time to be fit for the next day). One question I have – when I attempted to book camping at the Los Cuernos refugio campsite (on the fantastico sur website), the only options available are camping + full board, which works out to be around $180 USD per person, per night! Day 1: Puerto Natales to Las Carretas (Q portion of Torres del Paine Trek) Day 2: Las Carretes to Paine Grande However, when I traveled alone to Peru I just took a small backpack carry-on for two weeks and love traveling light. This blog will explore the similarities and difference between the two treks so that you can choose which one is the best fit for your Patagonian adventure. You can download Puerto Natales map in PDF format. Visit South America and travel to Patagonia – a fascinating region in the far south of Chile and Argentina, rich in natural beauty, dramatic vistas and cosmopolitan cities oozing with passion and culture. Download it now or buy the paperback and take it with you! I am wondering if the buses will be running the 24, 25, 26? Because the 3rd night we are spending in Campo El Frances and since Campamento Torres will be closed and Chileno is to expensive for me, I am spending the 4th night at Campamento Las Torres. Adventure. Is this right, I’m not sure what the protocol is if you turn up and there’s no space. The W Trek. Thank you in advance :). Hope this is of some kind of help…..just burns me that they take such a great place and turn it into a money scheme…or that there are hikers who don’t respect the awesomeness that they are getting to see by camping outside grounds, littering or generally doing other stupid things. Hey – I just updated the prices and all Info on the main article. 414 W 14th Street. Get up early, leave your stuff at the camp and just take a daypack to hike up to Paso (at 8:00 a.m.). We used this map everyday on our O Trek. Please plan your trips always regarding to your physical ability and your experience. Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia is the most famous hike in the entire region. I published all information needed to plan your trip to Chile in one clear and concise guide book based on my experience. The W Trek is a moderately difficult hike lasting around four to five days, covering 46 miles on mainly gentle terrain, with more challenging days involving climbs of 600-800 metres.You need to be in good shape, with some experience of multi-day hiking and prepared for extremely variable weather. I am a little slow at hiking – perhaps I will consider W in 6 or 7 nights…. Compared to a lot of lofty hiking destinations in South America, like the Andes and Cordillera Blanca in Peru, Patagonia is low altitude. Have fun! Hi Steve I am planning the W around Christmas. The challenging trek we did was well worthwhile. For this you simply make Day 1 and Day 2 in one day. I never did and there should be no need – I was there in high season and never had any troubles! Have fun! Compared to a lot of lofty hiking destinations in South America, like the Andes and Cordillera Blanca in Peru, Patagonia is low altitude. I know it’s the end of the season and we are hearing mix information whether the park and the camp sites will be open for the time we are there. I have no idea about the sticker checking….if they did check and make notes, no one questioned me about it on the 3 nights that I slept in my tent (reserved, paid for and checked in, but in my own tent, no way for them to know who was sleeping in it or who had paid etc.) Prices at Vertice are still the same as you published, so they are still good to go to. Thx Udo – I’m glad you found it helpful, the german version follows as well as the other itineraries! Map: How to hike the "W" in Torres del Paine. For the rest just follow my advice in the “How to Prepare for hiking Torres del Paine” guide which I linked to at the beginning of this article. The schedule of the catamaran can be found on the website which i linked above. I hope I could help you planning your trip! Hi Owen, Were you able to do the O trek? $1,950 usd. If you have a look at the map of the trail you'll quickly realize why it is called the W trek. We arrived at chileano and all was good until they mentioned that I had to buy food from them, Supper, breakfast and a take away lunch…for 41000 pesos (80$Can, most of what I spent to date on the trip), I explained that I had my food and didn’t even need to cook, it was just a can of tuna and bread for supper, oats and powdered milk for breakfast, no fire or any put out for them. Thankyou you so much! I was able to hike from west to east with no issues. What is the W Trek in Patagonia? In curenos, the tents that I saw were on platorms, so sneaking would be difficult and obvious (unless there was an area for tents on the ground that I didn’t notice). We hope that will get us into the park since we have all a spot for all night. Day 4: Campamento Italiano – Refugio Chileno (19 km, 139.800 CLP) Again you can take it easy. Welcome to Torres del Paine National Park, located in southern Chile, is quite simply one of the most amazing geographical wonders of the world. Thanks for such a detailed information. Thx Jen – I tried to put all information needed into this handy guide to help others in planning their trip. They are amazing and I cannot wait to get there next month. It means that I can take the bus in the afternoon and the boat at 6pm. That might be true for the O trail (think I read something about that while doing my research). Very helpful description with some nice details and tips. 4) The W in 6 days, 5 nights (100 km, around 137.000 CLP) – not in 2018/19! Although I have to say that the part from lago grey to paso camp is stunning, you can stop at mid point after the second bridge but the other part i think is worth it as you walk on the edge of the the mountain and not in the forrest. Natales, Gear and prices. Thanks – and you’re right, you should always follow your own ‘blues’. Hey Owen…it seems you’re a bit late for getting the cheap camping spots as the demand right now is very high. I have a query – Does Campo Torres provide any kind of food? The standard trail is not a difficult or technical hike, but it requires endurance and stamina. Also, thank you for this incredible blog. 5 Days. Hi Steve, Really great work and description. Thanks so much & also for the great advice you gave here to improve this guide with your new tips (great to see they opened another refugio and finished the work at Italiano!). Since it’s a 6,5 hours hike from el frances to Campamento Las Torres and onother 3,5 to the Torres and another 3.5 to come back I dont think i Will be able to do all of that on the 4th day right? We opted to try the W Trek self-guided, mainly because our time in Patagonia was part of a one-year backpacking trip and we needed to keep our costs down. It is pretty much as you intend to do – just show up there and get everything sorted. I enjoyed reading it. I’m not used to trek, I wanna be realistic in my daily walk distance. Found in "Activities, Skills and tips, Travel and places" Patagonia had been on my bucket list for quite some time, so a friend and I travelled far south to this famously rugged region shared by Chile and Argentina. This 7 Day Itinerary includes 4 nights accommodation at the stunning EcoCamp situated within the … W Trek Patagonia Day 3: Los Cuernos via the Frances Valley. We booked a placeholder spot at the large Camping Central (Torres) 4 hours away. Thanks again Steve! On the W Trek, you’ll pass a water source every 30-45 minutes so there’s really no need to carry more than one full water bottle at a time. Since I’m a newbie hiker/trekker, seems the biggest challenge will be the weather conditions and being prepared for that. I leave on Saturday to join up with my son, who lives in Colombia. 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