An extreme and wonderful route is the trekking to The French Valley is an excursion that can be realized during the day, and is one of the excursions that is part of the Trekking of the W in Torres del Paine.
A box lunch is offered at an additional cost which include mineral water, fruit, sandwich, a cereal bar and a chocolate
Accommodations in Puerto Natales at 5:15am – 5:45am
It is roughly 4 hours of walking to reach the French Valley viewpoint and another 4 hours back to catch the catamaran across Lake Pehoé.
It runs from November to March each year, subject to the timetable of the catamaran that crosses Lake Pehoé.
The maximum altitude is 889 metres above sea level, with a minimum altitude of 301 metres and a positive elevation gain of 630 metres.
No. You need to bring your food from Puerto Natales, or you can add our Box Lunch service, which includes:
Cancellation: if you cancel up to 48 hours before the tour starts, we refund 100% of what you paid when booking.
Rescheduling: you can reschedule at no extra cost up to 48 hours before the tour starts.
05:30 hrs: Pick up at your accommodation in Puerto Natales and start of the trip to Torres del Paine National Park.
07:30 hrs: Arrival at the Pudeto Pier.
08:00 hrs: The catamaran departs east-west across Lake Pehoe.
08:30 hrs: Arrival at the Paine Grande refuge. Time to use the bathrooms and prepare for the hike.
09:00 hrs: Beginning of the 11-kilometer walk to the French Valley.
Brief stop at Camping Italiano to rest and enjoy a snack.
Continuation of the ascent through the French Valley.
Arrival at the first viewpoint, from where you can see the imposing southwest face of Paine Grande and the French Glacier. Time to take pictures and enjoy the views.
Ascent to the second viewpoint located 490 meters above sea level, from where you can contemplate the glacial remnants. Opportunity to relax and enjoy the natural beauty.
The return journey begins along the same path.
5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Arrival at the Paine Grande refuge.
18:40 hrs: The catamaran departs back to the Pudeto sector.
7:10 p.m.: Start of the return trip to the city of Puerto Natales.
9:00 p.m.: Arrival in the city and transfer to your accommodation.
End of services.
Note: This itinerary is subject to the catamaran schedules and may vary slightly depending on weather conditions and the pace of the group. Be sure to bring appropriate trekking clothing and equipment and be prepared for an exciting day amidst the natural beauty of Torres del Paine National Park.
Comparing options? See more Torres del Paine tours departing from Puerto Natales.
Es muy lindo el lugar el dia anterior hicimos el trekking a la base las torres y aqui pudimos ver del otro lado las Torres del Paine, es un paisaje muy hermoso y nos vamos contentas de hacer este trekking, el equipo se porto muy bien en todo y super preparados
Excelente experiencia, mucho mas economico que el circuito W y se puede ir y volver en un dia, excelente servicio
Es Maravilloso este lugar y todo el parque en general, queríamos hacer el circuito W pero lamentablemente no encontramos refugios, así que una buena opción es hacer este tour por el día y muy recomendable, nos recomendaron los trekking a los principales miradores y todo un acierto, es mucho mas económico y ademas visitas estos miradores maravillososo, muchas gracias
Es un tour imperdible junto con el trekking base torres, el personal del tour muy amable, el guia un 10 y los paisajes increibles, muy recomendado
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