Torres Del Paine W Trek
Overview Our Torres del Paine Classic ‘W’ trek is one of the best in South America. We have been running treks in the Torres del Paine region of...
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Overview
From the soaring granite towers of Torres del Paine to the glaciers of El Calafate and the legendary Fitz Roy range, this journey captures the very essence of Patagonia.
The Complete Patagonian Adventure is a fully supported, expert-led trekking journey through the heart of Patagonia, combining the region’s most iconic landscapes in Chile and Argentina. This immersive itinerary is designed for trekkers seeking a true, in-depth Patagonia experience, not a rushed highlights tour.
Led by highly experienced mountain guides, this adventure explores the dramatic peaks, glaciers, and remote wilderness of Torres del Paine National Park and the legendary Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre ranges near El Chaltén. It is ideal for active travelers who want to experience Patagonia safely, professionally, and in small groups, with a strong focus on pacing, logistics, and enjoyment.
Unlike shorter Patagonia trips that focus on a single location, The Complete Patagonian Adventure is thoughtfully designed to deliver the full Patagonia experience, allowing time to truly explore each iconic region without ever feeling rushed. You will trek beneath towering granite spires, walk alongside vast glaciers, and experience Patagonia’s ever-changing weather and light, all without feeling rushed.
This journey balances challenging trekking days with comfortable accommodations, high-quality meals, and full logistical support. Our approach allows you to focus entirely on the experience while we manage every detail behind the scenes.
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The adventure begins in Torres del Paine National Park, one of the most spectacular trekking destinations in the world. Here, you will hike through pristine valleys, turquoise lakes, and beneath the iconic granite towers that define Patagonia. Carefully chosen routes maximize scenery while maintaining safe, sustainable trekking practices.
The journey continues into Argentine Patagonia, where you’ll explore the dramatic landscapes around El Chaltén, home to Mount Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. These mountains are legendary among climbers and trekkers alike, offering some of the most dramatic alpine scenery on Earth.
Throughout the trip, your guides manage pace, weather decisions, and group wellbeing, ensuring a safe and rewarding experience even in Patagonia’s famously unpredictable conditions.
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Itinerary
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DayDay 1
On arrival to Puerto Natales Airport, you will pick up your belongings exit and take a taxi to the group hotel in Puerto Natales. This will be given to you before the start of the trip. You will have a group briefing in the evening with our head guide to prepare you for the journey ahead. The guide will do a full gear check and review of the itinerary before heading to sleep that evening!
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DayDay 2
We will start our trip early in the morning, leaving Puerto Natales for a 2 – 2.5-hour drive to the West entrance of the National Park Torres del Paine. On the way, you can enjoy the view of the mountains that form the amazing landscape of Patagonia. We will pass by lakes, forest and also one of the best lookouts of the entire National Park Mountain range. After we check in at the ranger station and entrance of the park, we will continue driving for another half an hour to get to Pudeto Peer. We will take a catamaran that will take us approximately 25 minutes over to Lake Pehoe, known as the most beautiful lake in the region due to its bright colors, until we get to the Paine Grande Campsite. From here we start to get ready for our first hike and the official start of the ‘W’ Trail. After a quick organizational break, we begin hiking towards Campsite Grey. This will be an 11 km / 7-mile hike with amazing views over the Grey Lake, which displays the impressive geological changes that have happened in this area. When arriving to the campsite, we will do a short check in and prepare for a delicious dinner within the Refugio. The trek today will take about 4-5 hours and cover 11 km / 7 miles, with an elevation gain of 370m / 1,214 feet.
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DayDay 3
On the morning of our second day, we do a half-day hike that goes up to an amazing viewpoint of glaciers and the Southern Patagonian Icefield. We will be able to do this section of the hike with a light daypack. During this hike, we will cross mainly forest and two hanging bridges to get to an encompassing view over Glacier Grey. Coming back to the Refugio, we will pack our backpacks and start our hike back to Paine Grande Campsite, where we will stay for the night. This area is known for its amazing views of the “Cuernos”, big granite walls that are part of the unique mountain range of the National Park, and also the strong gusts of wind that can make camping an all-together more challenging experience. Dinner will be served within the Refugio. Today you will trek for 7-8 hours and cover up to11 km / 7 miles with an elevation gain of 370m / 1,214 feet.
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DayDay 4
On the third day, we make our way to the beautiful Valle del Francés. We start our walk from Paine Grande to Campsite Italiano, over rolling hills we will arrive at a ranger station at the foot of the valley. There are 2 viewpoints to hike to; the first viewpoint is called Mirador Francés, it will take us 1 hour hiking up some steep parts of the valley. From this viewpoint, you can enjoy the view of the hanging glacier coming down from the largest mountain in the park, the Paine Grande. From this spot, it is another hour and a half to get to the second viewpoint called Británico. This next part of the trail is easier and relaxing, with a boulder field at the end where you will have amazing 360° views around you. The Británico lookout is on a big rock formation at the end of the valley, the best spot for the perfect picture from the Valle del Francés. After enjoying the view, we turn around and go back to Campsite Italiano. From here we have another half an hour of hiking to our campsite for the night, Domes Francés. Beautiful round structures on a hillside where you can enjoy beautiful views over the Nordenskjold Lake. Dinner will be served inside. Today you will trek 8-9 hours and cover 21 km / 13 miles with an elevation gain of up to 680m / 3,117 feet.
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DayDay 5
Today is one of the longer days on the W Trek. We will cross forest, pebble beaches, some steep inclines, and descents, all this with views overlooking Lago Nordenskjold and up against the impressive walls of the Cuernos and the Almirante Nieto Mountain. Around every corner you will find a different perspective of the Patagonian steppe, making this a beautiful landscape. After a few hours of hiking, we get to the beginning of the Ascencio Valley, where you will start to see part of the famous Torres del Paine. Here we will find Central campground where you stay the night and enjoy an amazing dinner inside of the Refugio. Today you will trek 6-7 hours, covering 19 km / 12 miles with an elevation gain of 280m / 919 feet.
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DayDay 6
This is our last trekking day, going up to the famous Torres del Paine. A full day of hiking with only our daypack. Starting the hike up into the mountain, we will have an amazing view from the green Ascencio Valley, and the mountains from the surrounding views. After 2 hours hiking up, we reach “The Pass of the Wind”, this is the best view of the entire valley Ascencio. From here we start walking down to Refugio Chileno, located next to the river of the valley. After a short break we will continue hiking for another hour into the valley, through the beautiful Magellan Forest. At the end of the forest, we will find “Camp Torres” and the ranger station of the area. From here we start hiking the last section of the trail, for 45 minutes we make our way up to the “Mirador” where you can see the three towers standing in front of a glacial lake. After enjoying the spectacular view of the towers, we will make our way back down to the Campsite. Today you will trek 8-9 hours, covering 24 km / 15 miles with an elevation gain of 880m / 2,887 feet. After we reach the end of the trek, our private transportation will be ready to depart at 16.00 for the 5-hour drive through the Patagonian Steppe, to arrive in El Calafate at your hotel. You should reach the hotel at 21.00 in the evening, and you will spend the evening in the Boutique Hotel Kau Yatun in El Calafate.
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DayDay 7
Today, we will have a private day tour of the Glacier Perito Moreno. This is one of the few still advancing Glaciers coming down from the Southern Patagonian Icefield. This is one of the most spectacular Glaciers in the region. You will get the chance to get up close and personal with the Glacier! We will also take an hour boat ride to further explore the area. After the tour, we will return to the Boutique Hotel Kau Yatun in El Calafate for the night.
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DayDay 8
After breakfast in the hotel, we will begin our journey to El Chalten, which is approximately 3 hours driving away. After arriving in El Chalten and dropping off your luggage, you will be picked up to have lunch at the Estancia Bonanza, the oldest Ranch in the area, where you will be treated to a delicious Patagonian BBQ, called an Asado.
In the afternoon, you will take a two-hour horseback ride through the beautiful Patagonian Steppe, following the footsteps of the first gauchos and explorers in the region. After, our private transportation will return the Hosteria el Puma in El Chalten for the night. We will also have a meeting with your guide to outline what will happen on the next two days of hiking!
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DayDay 9
After breakfast in the hotel, you will start the full day hike to Laguna de los Tres. This will be a long day as we depart from the hotel at 8am and start hiking straight from the hotel! Today’s hike will reward you with amazing views throughout. The highlight of the trek is seeing the glacier-covered Cerro Fitz Roy, one of the most recognizable mountains in Patagonia, looming over Laguna de los Tres, the turquoise-colored lake at its base. The vista is a stunning reward for the long, and at times challenging hike! The distance today will be 21k/ 13 miles and it will be difficult.
You will return to the Hosteria el Puma in El Chalten for the night after the hike!
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DayDay 10
Today, after breakfast, on our second day of Fitz-Roy hikes, we will visit the beautiful Laguna Torre at the base of Cerro Torre, a stunning mountain (3,128m), located at the border between Chile and Argentina. Today’s hike will kick off with great views of Cerro Torre, and continuing, following the beautiful Rio Fitz Roy, offering incredible views of the river and Torre Massif. When you reach the shores of Laguna Torre, with icebergs floating in the glacial lake, you can expect spectacular close-up views of the Torre Massif. We then go all the way to Mirador Maestri, where you will be rewarded with great views of the spectacular glacier and Cerro Torre. Today will be approximately 19km/ 12 miles round trip.
Once we return from the hike, we will board our private transportation to the Boutique Hotel Kau Yatun in El Calafate, departing at 17.00.
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DayDay 11
This morning, you may enjoy a relaxed breakfast in your hotel before your transfer to the airport. You will want to arrange with the hotel a taxi back to the airport, allowing at least two hours before your flight departs. This will be the end of your Patagonian Adventure!
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Information
Country:
Chile/Argentina
Duration:
11 Days
Distance:
0,0 km
Max. Altitude:
900m / 2,953ft
Difficulty:
Challenging
Group Size:
4-8
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