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The “W” Trekking vs the “O” Trekking in Torres del Paine. What´s the best option?

If you´re looking for large trekking to enjoy the amazing Torres del Paine National Park, the W Trekking Circuit and the O Trekking Circuit are the mail options you have. But, what´s the best? What´s the option to choose? Check some interesting information that will help you with the decision:

W Circuit or O Circuit? What to choose?

The main difference between the two circuits is the duration. Circuit O is a 9-day experience including travel days, and the alternative W Circuit takes 7 days in spite of can be also do it in 5 days. So, here we have an important difference. If you’re in a hurry, Circuit W may be a good alternative to enjoy the trekking in the park

But nothing will replace the sense of adventure that you will get by doing the Paine Massif Circuit. If you want to get away from the crowds and venture onto wild roads, the O circuit will always be your best option. It is also more demanding than the W circuit

W vs O: Distance in Kilometres between the two trekking in the national park

The total distance is 140 km for the O circuit versus the 76 km for the W circuit. The W circuit is generally more comfortable than the O circuit, as it offers the possibility of staying in a warm bed every night. However, with its incredible campgrounds in wild places, Circuit O wins with the epic factor.

So, choose the O circuit if you are in good physical condition, without rushing to complete the hike. The W circuit is a good alternative if you are unsure of your physical condition and with less time to explore Patagonia.