Winter W Circuit in Torres del Paine 6 days / 5 nights

Enjoy a free day in Puerto Natales to do the activities of your choice. Ask about our available excursions.

At the previously scheduled time, you will attend an informational briefing to learn the key details of the adventure, including the itinerary and essential recommendations.

After breakfast at the hostel, a private transfer will be waiting for you to head towards Torres del Paine National Park. You'll travel through beautiful landscapes until reaching the main entrance, Laguna Amarga, where it's necessary to register with CONAF (park rangers), before continuing the journey to the Welcome Center. After about 5 minutes of walking, you'll reach Torre Central, where your trekking will begin. Today's hike starts through the Ascencio Valley, enjoying its vast forests. During the final ascent, you'll traverse an immense field of giant rocks until reaching one of the world's most iconic viewpoints, the famous Base Torres viewpoint. At an altitude of 900 meters above sea level, marvel at the three granite towers (north, central, and south) and the brilliant turquoise glacial lake at their feet. Take beautiful photos and enjoy your box lunch before returning along the same path to catch the private transportation that will take you back to Puerto Natales.

You will depart early from your hotel in Puerto Natales, where a private transfer will be waiting for you to begin your journey to Torres del Paine National Park. Upon arrival at the CONAF administration, your hike along the Las Carretas Trail to Refugio Paine Grande will commence. You'll have panoramic views of the park throughout the hike, and during the final stretch, you'll enjoy beautiful views of Lake Pehoé. Upon arriving at Paine Grande and completing your check-in, you can rest and enjoy dinner at the refuge in the afternoon

Today's hike will be a round trip, starting and ending at Refugio Paine Grande, so we recommend starting early! After breakfast at the refuge, order your box lunch and get ready for the adventure.

You'll travel to the heart of the park, bordering the blue waters of Lake Skottsberg. After approximately 2.5 hours of hiking, you'll reach Campamento Italiano (ranger station), where you'll begin your journey towards Valle del Francés. Climb up large rocks and then continue through the forest until you reach the Plateau del Francés (Francés viewpoint). Here, you'll be rewarded with incredible views of Los Cuernos, turquoise glacial lakes, and astonishing hanging glaciers cascading down the eastern face of Paine Grande mountain (3,050 meters above sea level). If you're lucky, you may hear the thunderous noise of the glacier and water falling, and it's also quite common to witness an avalanche. Enjoy your box lunch and well-deserved rest. Descend along the same trail back to Campamento Italiano and then to Refugio Paine Grande. Enjoy dinner at Refugio Paine Grande.

After breakfast, don’t forget to pick up your box lunch and begin today’s trek. You’ll be able to choose the length of your hike, starting from Paine Grande Lodge towards Grey Lodge, located 11 km away (approximately 4 to 4.5 hours). The trail begins in a narrow, winding valley, passing by Los Patos Lagoon and gradually offering stunning views of the Southern Ice Field. From the first Grey viewpoint, you can see the glacier. Together with your guide, and depending on available daylight, you will decide whether to continue or return to Paine Grande Lodge, where you will spend your last night in Torres del Paine National Park.

Enjoy breakfast in the dining room of Paine Grande Lodge and don’t forget to pick up your box lunch for the day. Take a moment to explore the surroundings and relax, then begin your return along the same Las Carretas trail.
Upon arrival at the administrative area, a transfer will comfortably take you back to Puerto Natales, where this experience comes to an end.