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The “W” Trekking in Torres del Paine National Park

The W Trekking in Torres del Paine National Park

Torres del Paine is an amazing national park in the Chilean Patagonia. One of the most beautiful trails in Chile is the W in the Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia, the circuit is 72 km long, can be done from 4 to 5 days and the demand is medium-high, so it is recommended to be in good physical condition.

Check our complete map of the famous “W” Trekking in Torres del Paine.

 

W Trekking in Torres del Paine: Map

 

 

 

The W Trekking in Torres del Paine: details

The W Circuit in its classic version is the most famous trekking in Torres del Paine. In this trek you will be able to visit all the attractions of the Park that give its name to Circuit W: Mirador Base Torres, Los Cuernos, Valle del Francés, Paine Grande and the Gray Glacier. You can choose how to live this adventure, either in a campsite immersed in nature, in a shelter with a bed and food or in a private hotel room.

Get ready to be enchanted by Chilean Patagonia. The images speak for themselves, because there are no words that could do justice to the views, sensations, emotion and amazement that you will feel while touring the W Trekking Circuit in its classic version. Walking among the huge and incredible mountains, deep valleys and dense and mysterious forests will make you thank life for the moment you will be living. Although it is still a physically and mentally demanding experience, on the W trekking circuit you will find luxuries such as comfortable beds, hot showers, hot and filling meals and points of supply along the way.

This trekking circuit is named after the “W” trail that leaves its route: it begins at one end of the park, goes up and down two spectacular valleys and comes to an end at the other end; if we saw it from above, the entire route forms a W. The W Circuit Trekking option in its classic version of 5 days / 4 nights allows you to relax on the first day and visit the places of interest around the central sector.

 

W Trekking in Torres del Paine: what to see?

The W Circuit runs through three of the most iconic sectors of Torres del Paine National Park: El Valle Ascencio, a trail that ends at Base Torres. This is the most famous viewpoint in the entire national park, with its emerald-colored lagoon and protected by three giant granite towers. It is followed by the Valle del Francés, which has the Mirador Francés and the Mirador Británico, which offer a 360º view of the amazing Paine Massif.

Finally, the path that runs along the side of Lake Gray and ends at Mirador Gray where you can see the incredible glaciers. At Reserva Las Torres Patagonia we offer different modalities to carry out the W Circuit and visit these three iconic sectors of Torres del Paine.

OPTION 1:
W Circuit: 5 days and 4 nights, with the option of camping, shelter and / or upgrades in a private hotel room and cabin. This circuit allows you to relax on the first day and visit the places of interest around the Central Sector before starting your walk. You can do this program self-guided, accompanied by a private professional guide or join a guided group.

This circuit also has a special limited version which includes all accommodation, breakfasts, roundtrip bus transportation and a navigation on the last day. You can check it by clicking here.

OPTION 2:
W Express: 4 days and 3 nights, with the option of camping, shelter and / or upgrades in a private hotel room and cabin. The W Express contemplates starting the trek early from the first day, a perfect option if you don’t have much time, but you don’t want to miss anything. You can do this program self-guided, accompanied by a private professional guide or join a guided group.

 

 

W Circuit in Torres del Paine: Approximated durations

Check some approximation durations of each part of the W Circuit in Torres del Paine:

From Camp Paine Grande to Grey Viewpoint, 3.5 huours
From Camp Paine Grande to Camp Italiano, 2.5 hours
From Camp Italiano to Mirador Britanico, 3 hours
From Camp Italiano to  Camp Frances: 50 minutes
From Camp Frances to Camp Cuernos: 2 hours
From Camp Cuedrnos to Camp Central: 4.5 hours
From Camp Central to Camp Chileno, 2 hours
From Camp Chileno to Mirador Based Torres, 2.5 hours
From Camp Central to Porteria Laguna Amarga, 1.5 hours

 

 

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