The W Circuit in Torres del Paine is the best-known excursion in the Torres del Paine National Park, a circuit that will take you to the emblematic places in the eighth wonder of the world.
For this excursion we recommend that you be in good physical condition, we have 3 programs available
Time in which we will walk through the most beautiful landscapes on the planet. We will ascend and descend valleys, cross large rivers, enter dense forests, visit ancient glaciers, colorful lakes and spot a great diversity of fauna. All this, at the foot of the imposing mountains of Patagonia.
Program subject to availability of campsites in Torres del Paine, book in advance
Accomodation in Puerto Natales at 6:45am
This tour is carried out for 2 people or more, the cost of the private tour varies according to the number of people, with 6 being the maximum number for each mountain guide, contact us for more information about the tour.
Travel insurance is recommended in case of any eventuality, our guides are prepared for any event that may occur during the trek.
It is recommended to follow the instructions of the administration of the Torres del Paine National Park, to avoid any type of inconvenience, our mountain guides will advise you.
Our agency is in charge of reserving the accommodation according to the instructions of the client(s), offering flexibility according to the budget, time and comfort that the traveler desires.
It is also recommended that you bring the necessary equipment so that your backpack does not weigh more than 10 kg, given that the circuit is 70 km and your back may suffer if you carry a lot of weight.
Before your adventure you will receive an email with technical information to best prepare you for your trip. The next day you must take the bus at 2:30 p.m. towards Torres del Paine National Park. Once you arrive, you must pick up your welcome kit at the Welcome Center.
If you want to take advantage of the day and enjoy one of our horseback riding excursions, you can take the bus that leaves at 07:00 hrs. from Puerto Natales (these activities are not included in the program and you must request them in advance).
You will arrive during the afternoon and then go to dinner and sleep in the Central Sector. Remember that if you purchased a camping program, you will be given all the necessary equipment in each sector.
You will start early heading to one of the most emblematic places in the Park, the Base Torres Viewpoint.
During the first part you will walk through the pampas and crossing the Ascencio River, and then climb about 3 km. until you reach Paso de los Vientos, which will give you incredible views of the valley and lakes. You will continue until you reach the Chilean Refuge, and then go inside
in a lenga forest and reach La Morrena, where the hardest part of the trek begins. You will walk along a rock path until you reach the spectacular Base Torres Viewpoint. Later you will begin to descend towards the Central Sector to have dinner and sleep.
You will walk around 13.5 kms. bordering Lake Nordenskjöld, Cerro Almirante Nieto and the impressive Los Cuernos.
During the journey you will have beautiful views of these, hanging glaciers, lakes and areas where you can appreciate the abundant flora and fauna of the area.
You will arrive to have dinner and sleep in the French Sector.
This day begins with one of the most important icons of the circuit, the French Valley. Afterwards you will walk along a beautiful beach on Lake Nordenskjöld where you can observe the tranquility of the water or the impressive play between wind and water. Once you reach the
Italian Camp you will begin the ascent (about 2 km) between forests through the French River Valley. You will continue until you reach the French viewpoint, from where you can have one of the most breathtaking images of the circuit.
After that show, you will begin the descent towards the Paine Grande Sector to have dinner and rest.
This day you will reach the third milestone of the circuit, a place that offers an unforgettable postcard of the park, the wonderful Gray Glacier.
The path begins bordering Cerro Paine Grande, the highest point of the Massif (3,050 meters), with incredible views of its hanging glaciers. Walking between Ñirres, Coigües and Notros, you will reach the first Gray Glacier Viewpoint where you will see numerous icebergs floating on it. You will continue walking with the
impressive view of the Gray Glacier, until you reach the Gray Refuge. Then you will return to the Paine Grande Sector where at 6:30 p.m. You will take the catamaran that will take you to Pudeto. There will be the bus that will take you back to Puerto Natales.
