You made my day, Brian. Warmest, -alan & alison. For this you simply make Day 1 and Day 2 in one day. That might be true for the O trail (think I read something about that while doing my research). 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. Active . 3. Thanks for sharing your experience, lisa. Thank you for sharing your experience. Nice detailed information (the most comprehensive I have seen). I checked your suggestions and also some comments, but not sure what’s the best. Take my Torres del Paine Trekking guide with you! My experience here: https://thefrogzeye.com/2017/04/03/3-reasons-to-hike-the-w-in-torres-del-paine-chile/. Remember that you can only stay there if you made a reservation beforehand! Hi Steve, I can just echo what others have said, that your posts and videos are really amazing! Go back down to Italiano and get your tent ready for the night – as it is a free campsite you don't have to pay tonight. Thanks for your help, Nik. Even if you get kicked along, they would need a ranger to accompany you the whole way to the entrance or exit (you can claim lost passport or something to avoid giving up who you are). We only learned about it when we got to the camp, so I don’t know how expensive it is or any details. Even in high season I always found a spot to camp. Do you think the above information would still be applicable? For Day 6 continue with Day 5 of the standard itinerary. we hiked 6 days/5 nights staying at Grey, Paine Grande, Italiano, Cuernos, and Torres, making only adjustments to the itinerary above. We are never particularly organised when travelling so we have just looked at booking places in the campsite (we are hiring or bringing all camping equipment) and the two owned by vertice say they are not available – we are planning to trek from 26th – 30th November West to East. Regards, Valerio. Alternatively you make it a short (and much cheaper) day by spending the night at Campamento Francés (13.000 CLP). My suggestion would be to sleep in the same tent as much as possible as it is far less obvious. Maybe you could try to do a bit more on Day 3 and not hike up all the way to Paso (only halfway gives you great views too). Thank you very much for sharing your experience, James! The best I have found. I used the travel insurance from WorldNomads which is perfect for this trekking trip as it covers a wide range of adventure activities including trekking up to 6,000m in the Standard Package. Steve, thank you for this great guide! On the 5th day my bus to puerto natales leaves as you also described at 2:30pm. 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. The tents are good but limited – check with the links provided to reserver your spot ahead! Do I need a pair of hiking boots or will my Nike running shoes be okay? 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. Keep walking in the direction of Paso. Waking up at Campamento Italiano made the day hike to Valle del Frances way more enjoyable. 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. 5 Days. The busiest option is the “W” which visits the main landmarks of the park. I highly recommend taking your time, bringing your own food, camping, and enjoying the one of the most beautiful, natural, and pristine parts of Chile! As stated in my preparation guide the visitor number increased rapidly so I recommend reserving well in advance as there is a restriction on the number of people who are allowed to get in for a good reason: to protect this unique park. We used this map everyday on our O Trek. Hiking boots would be better but for most parts of it you should be fine with your Nike if it isn’t raining ;), Hi Steve! I just booked campsites for west to east and didn’t realize how expensive it would be with the CONAF sites all full. 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). 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. Stay safe! hey thx so much for the info! Thx Udo – I’m glad you found it helpful, the german version follows as well as the other itineraries! ChileTour also manages Garden Domes and Tiny House Torres del Paine. 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 just hiked the W trek a few months ago with ChileTour Patagonia a travel company and had such a great time! We are actually going to do the trek in a week! 1106 West Burnside Ave. Portland OR 97209. p: (503) 525-2552. (I am reading a lot of changes in the itinerary) I am fit and going solo though I like to enjoy the views I think I can go the extra mile. Day 2: Glaciar Grey – Paine Grande (19 km, 6.000 CLP)Campsite at Paine Grande. Thanks for the update! Even in February I never had problems but arrived also mostly quite early with my moderate hiking pace. The park refers you to two private sites neither of which indicate any availability so we can only hope that some of the reservations get cancelled or were pre booked on spec by tour companies. I’m going in July and debating whether the conditions will be too harsh to hike any of the trails. Bus Sur). After setting up your tent use the chance to visit the Torres for the first time – it's a 45 min walk uphill. One final note: I’ve done a lot of trekking and especially the W is not really a big deal in matters of difficulty ;). 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. 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. 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. Adventure. Sure you can – make sure to consult the bus companies in Puerto Natales for the exact departure times! One question, if bringing our own tents and planning to stay at campsites, do we need to reserve the campsites in advance? Just wondering how easy / difficult it is to navigate the routes. What are the Pros/Cons of going East to West as you suggest vs. West to East? 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. Unfortunately, I just realized that I might have problems to actually see the torres. www.garden-domes.com. we got really lucky with the weather and I have to say it was a near-perfect experience. Compared to a lot of lofty hiking destinations in South America, like the Andes and Cordillera Blanca in Peru, Patagonia is low altitude. is a map of the Star Trek setting, from their official Star Charts product. 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 only difference was that she had rented tents at the sites and booked meals so as not to carry all her gear…personally, I wanted to “do it myself” (even though this involves booking sites in advance). Hey Bella, first of all the W is not really a very tough hike..so you should be fine. After your return to Refugio Grey at around lunchtime (12 / 1 p.m.) pack your stuff and head back down (at around 1 / 2 p.m.) to Paine Grande where you spent the night (6.000 CLP), it will take around 3-4 hours – make sure to find a nice place next to the little hill to avoid a bit of the massive winds down there. This classic Patagonian trekking entails over 100 kilometers of pristine hiking trails. Where did you hear this? Hi Owen, Were you able to do the O trek? Try to look into alternatives by planning a longer stretch at one of the days (e.g. We would often ask, “What would Steve do?” ;) I wanted to share a couple of things from our trip: 1. Love to hear that. […] 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. www.tinyhousetorresdelpaine.com Me and my wife are going to do the W in the last week of December. It is also a main trekking destination, home to the iconic Torres del Paine W Trek and Circuit trek trails, as well as the stunning Grey Glacier, waterfalls, rivers and lakes. We will buy a map but just wanted to know if it is quite straightforward to find the various routes. Not the worlds worst situation, but really made me feel like all they cared about was the $$$ (these are private, monopoly companies remember), so my tips are how to pay as little as possible (we should have just lied, said nothing and we could have shared her tent easily). Also, thank you for this incredible blog. Hike Chile and Argentina and experience Patagonia's pristine beauty in two exceptionally scenic parks with National Geographic Adventures. Cleanliness and Safety Promise for our 2020-2021 Season. The trail goes along the Lago Nordernskjöld, after around 5,5 hours you’ll reach the shortcut to Chileno (it’s hard to miss as there is a big sign saying “shortcut to Chileno”). I assume that the answer from Vertice is related to the availability of tents or spaces to rent from them. 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. I'll first explain the standard route and then give examples of longer & shorter itineraries. 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. at the time you want to do the W it shouldn’t be a problem as the high season is over by then. Difficulty level of the W-trek. Salto Chico – Pudeto sector (Catamaran):   8 kms. 5. Looking for a hike that will offer you the highlights reel of Patagonia? Each day is color coded. Just in time, phew. We cruised 12 days round trip through the Beagle Channel and across the rough 400-mile Drake Passage to explore the frozen Antarctic Peninsula. On day 2, we decided to push past Refugio Paine Grande to Campamento Italiano. Trekking Guide: How to prepare for hiking in Torres del Paine, Patagonia (Chile), Hiking Guide Cerro Torre & Mt. Thanks for your lovely feedback :). The Torres del Paine W Trek is one of South America’s most iconic outdoor experiences. What is the W Trek in Patagonia? 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. I am not a professional blogger, but I enjoy writing once in awhile. I really do appreciate it! Fitz Roy Trek in El Chalten, Patagonia Packing List for Trekking & Camping, Trekking Guide: How to hike the Circuit in Torres del Paine, Patagonia (Chile), How to prepare for hiking in Torres del Paine, Chile - Back-Packer.org, Trekking Guide: How to hike the Circuit in Torres del Paine, Torres Del Paine National Park – Itineraries and Distances | Travpacker.com, https://www.tripadvisor.co.nz/ShowTopic-g670171-i12474-k7508911-Tranferring_between_TdeP_and_El_Calafate_specific_companies-Torres_del_Paine_National_Park.html, https://www.back-packer.org/trekking-guide-how-to-prepare-for-hiking-in-torres-del-paine-patagonia-chile/, https://thefrogzeye.com/2017/04/03/3-reasons-to-hike-the-w-in-torres-del-paine-chile/. Checklists are included to help make sure you don’t forget anything. I can only see “platforms” including food for 82$US. Also the tour by car along the road offers some spectacular views. So far, I’d hiked about 12km / 7.5 miles each day. If you want to camp at their ground, you are forced to book a FB package costing over $100US (!) This is why I try to have an impact with this blog and tell people how to behave in an environment like this. Moderate. The mesmerizing views of the rock formations, lakes, rivers and valleys, along with the different species of easily observable flora and fauna provide plenty of stimulation for all your senses. The five-day W Trek through Torres Del Paine National Park is, perhaps, the most quintessential experience in the south of South America and a rite of passage for any avid hiker. We went to bed with rain and woke at 3:45 AM to a starry sky and a picture perfect sunrise unveiling the towers. I don’t want to have to have to carry a tent around so will it be better for me to just organize something once I arrive there? 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). We hope that will get us into the park since we have all a spot for all night. I wonder how hard it will be to sneak our extra tent into a campsite close to Frances. Because many of our guests choose to at least spend one night in Puerto Natales, we feature some of the most popular hotels in the area so you can continue to tailor your stay even further. Beside Refugios you also have the chance to rent a tent (you can book it in advance via the website of the operator). 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). Day 1 get to Paine Grande from Puerto Natales. we parked a rental car at Estancia Cerro, near Hotel Las Torres (where the trek ends), and took a bus to the Pudeto catamaran to begin the journey. Administrative park centre –Serrano sector: 6 kms. Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Your Message. Also, can you find propane gas blends in Puerto Natales (my stove is tiny if I can find fuel)? An alternative itinerary for 5 days/4 nights and 2. After 2,5 hours you'll reach the Mirador and have lunch (12:30 pm.m.). I published all information needed to plan your trip to Chile in one clear and concise guide book based on my experience. 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). We flew 1500 miles from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, on the Argentina side of the island archipelago of Tierra del Fuego. Finally a reservation system for the free campsites has ben implemented. The highest you’ll get along the W-trek is about 3,600 feet above sea level. Also here you mostly need a reservation to camp. A map of Patagonia shows our adventure itinerary in Argentina and Chile, from February 3 to March 11, 2005. 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!). The following night, I had had to book at the torres campsite near the park entrance and she a reservation at Chileano. Though you pay more you'll get the full package this way including porters and a knowledgable guide. ChileTour also manages Garden Domes and Tiny House Torres del Paine. Just back from a memorable experience on the “W”. EcoDome - Torres Del Paine W Trek, Patagonia - 7 Days . The W Trek in Torres del Paine is by far the most famous trek in Patagonia. Also you might want to take pictures!? 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 guess a lighter load will be nice. Another 2 hours later you'll arrive at the Refugio Chileno (around 2:30 p.m. / 3 p.m.) you can make a short break and afterwards head uphill to the free campsite Campamento Torres, this will take around 1 hour. Hi guys, thanks for posting your Patagonia National Park Trek Map, indeed a very valuable resource. Moreover you can share this article with your friends on Twitter, Facebook or Google Plus by using the related buttons on the left. Have fun hiking there. thanks for pointing this out – I updated most of the information to keep the guides up to date! per person, so more than your whole trip in total cost! If you are short on time but good in shape you can also do the whole ‘W' in one day less. Prices at Vertice are still the same as you published, so they are still good to go to. here’s what I saw. Congratulations! Hey – I just updated the prices and all Info on the main article. An alternative would be to go to El Chaltén where you have numerous great hiking options. I just got word they are only allowing hiking from East to West. What I am wondering about is the FREE Camping. I’m currently planning our trip to TDP at the end of March next year and wanted to do the W trek in 5 days as you have described it. Thank you for all your help thus far and in the future! I was able to hike from west to east with no issues. New York NY 10014. p: (212) 929-6512. we watched multiple people get turned away in November at every stop along the way. well im not admin, so I dont know that it’s my place to say. A first-timer’s guide to trekking in Patagonia. lol. We are going from May 9-May 16. Day 4: Los Cuernos – Campamento Torres (20 km, free)Trail from Cuernos to Chileno. On your last full day you have a nice hike ahead – starting flat and going up at the end to the base of the Torres. WATER . You should consider doing the sunrise hike only if you stay at Chileno and calculate 2,5 – 3h to reach the towers. I am visiting South America and I’m giving myself 2 weeks to visit Patagonia area. The five-day W Trek through Torres… https://www.switchbacktravel.com/patagonia/torres-del-paine-w-circuit So you decided to take it easy and enjoy a day more in this amazing park? 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. Hey, please consider that I’m not affiliated in any way with fantastico sur, vertice nor CONAF..so I can’t really give you information about their capacities or why they only offer certain packages. I strongly recommend to get a good travel insurance as in almost every case your current health insurance won’t cover Chile. (updated: August 2018). Experience the traditional W-Trek in Torres del Paine based from cozy refugios all along the way. Even Switzerland is cheaper to trek this way…, Thanks Ruud – I took today to update most of my guides on that topic…also other prices have increased which is very sad but a result of the popularity and the still increasing demand. Just a heads up, I believe that the prices for campsites has increased a lot and the camp site Chileno you have to pay the full board. Also thanks for all the tips! If you stay in Puerto Natales I’d highly recommend the full paine tour and the day hike to the Torres! I took all my own gear – I think you could consider renting the tent and maybe some walking sticks – I’d not feel very comfortable in a rented sleeping bag :/. 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. Experience the luxuries of EcoCamp Patagonia on this amazing 5 day adventure. And it ends in the town of Cochrane south of Reserva Nacional Tamango. I never did and there should be no need – I was there in high season and never had any troubles! 3. I don’t know about the special stove you have – I just had gas cans and a mount to put on which was quite cheap and easy to handle. I’m planning the W from west to east but… I didn’t check bus timetable nor catamaran’s when booking my flight, and I will land on the 20th morning (9am) and leave on the 25th (10am). However, when I traveled alone to Peru I just took a small backpack carry-on for two weeks and love traveling light. Me and my girlfriend are planning on a 5-day W trek in TDP for the last week of April (2017). Chile. 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. Therefore start with the standard itinerary and continue on Day 3 with this:The green path shows the circuit trek the red one is the ‘W' part you are supposed to trek. This won’t work – so you need to figure out another itinerary (maybe hike my itinerary backwards – but please check with the boat times to get back to Pto.Natales on the last day!). Las Torres next to the Hotel in the Valley) and then do a 1 day hike up to the towers. 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 like this post and your images. Patagonia. No need for reservations at the campsites. We are planning on going from West to East as well this weekend. I heard bringing poles is a must for stability. Day 2 Paine Grande to Paso John Grander (with day pack) and back. My gut says to just rent it all and go light but this is a dream trip and I want to be comfortable. Have I gone over my head going here? https://bookatrekking.com/en/blog/w-trek-in-torres-del-paine We want to get a sense on how we should approach this and where we can get real time information. W Trek Patagonia Day 2: Refugio Grey to Refugio Paine Grande. Thank you so much for your great blog from a newbie hiker/trekker! Hi Steve, Really great work and description. Many thanks! Nice explained.. with all informations i need. The W Trek. The ‘W’ and the ‘O’ treks are regarded as the jewel in Patagonia’s crown – and it’s immediately obviously why. […] How to hike the W in Torres del Paine – Circuit and Q itinerary pending – […]. We are planning to hike the W the end of Jan 2017. Hi Steve, Thanks for the reply! 414 W 14th Street. 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. You've done the W in Torres del Paine and with that around 100 km by foot. 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. ChileTour Patagonia, is a top-rated local Chilean travel brand with a main office in Puerto Natales that operates various types of W Trek experiences in Torres del Paine National Park and trips to other parts of Patagonia. What is another activity I should do besides the W trek. It includes travel guides for each region of Chile as well as a complete trekking guide for Torres del Paine, plus route itineraries. Visit South America and travel to Patagonia on a trekking adventure. Thanks & let us know how it went! Day 5: Refugio Chileno – Campamento Torres (8 km, free) As you see you have the most relaxed day ahead because you just move from one campsite to another. Are they signposted or do you need maps and compasses. It’s really a very helpful post. The Park is an area of incredible, outstanding, natural beauty in the heart of Patagonia. I don’t want anything fancy, just a spot to drop my tent. Day three of the W Trail was 28km / 17.5 miles with a steep uphill climb into the Frances Valley. After our day hike to Valle del Frances, we stayed at the brand new (Dec. 1, 2014) Refugio Frances, which is about 1 hour from Campo Italiano. – time to enjoy the view to the Glacier for a while (9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.). Thanks so much!!! 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. If you have no or just a bit of hiking experience keep it low and plan more time for each trek. Could give me your advice on my issue? The day hike up to the Torres is a tough one but very rewarding. Actually I’m a guy like you that used to live the ‘normal’ life until September 2012... ‘How to prepare for hiking in Torres del Paine', 2) The W in 5 days, 4 nights (100 km, 139.800 CLP), 3) The W in 4 days, 3 nights (100 km, around 134.800 CLP). The next day we decided to push it to Campamento Torres, which made for a long hiking day. I hope I could help you planning your trip! First let me explain what happened on my trek and shy I have no problem doing things a bit shady. Enjoy! Sounds like you had a great time & maybe you come back one day to try the whole circuit ;). Located between parallels 50 º 45 ‘and 51 º 20’ South latitude and between 72 º 31 ‘and 73 º 22’ west longitude. Use the waiting time to visit the waterfall nearby (ask for the time of the boat before leaving). you could do Francés or Italiano instead of los Cuernos). We hiked it is 8 days and we got very lucky with the weather. 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. Thanks for the post! The most popular trek in Patagonia, the Torres Del Paine W Trek is fast becoming one of the most well-respected short hikes in the world due to the trails stunning scenery. I have done some uphill hiking and I actually really enjoy it. Nevertheless I think Torres del Paine is worth it even with the day hikes and tours I mentioned, I’ll also write about those more in-depth in the future. What is the W Trek in Patagonia? Additionally, how did you book your free campsites through CONAF? Especially at the W it can get crowded in high season. View Map. Very good article! 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