Although winter has not officially started, as of May, Conaf has already inaugurated the cold and snow season in Chilean Patagonia. Vertice is ready with an exciting range of activities to appreciate the captivating landscape of Torres del Paine National Park.
Torres del Paine National Park remains open year-round for the delight of thousands of tourists who wish to explore its challenging circuits and stunning vistas. However, during the winter season, weather conditions increase the risk to visitor safety, making it necessary to follow certain guidelines from the National Forestry Corporation (Conaf), which manages these natural reserves.
Vertice is committed to the safety of those who wish to venture and explore this world wonder in a unique and unforgettable experience. With a specialized team that ensures the sustainable care of natural resources, the organization provides a tourism service that allows you to enjoy everything from majestic glaciers to snowy forests, offering a range of activities that can be enjoyed in the middle of winter.
The Cueva del Milodón, located 24 km from Puerto Natales, is one of the most visited places year-round. Its geological value can transport visitors to prehistoric times when this particular mammal roamed the earth. Its caves, trails, and views are often the starting point for enjoying a Patagonian adventure.
For those seeking more adrenaline and having greater physical capacity, there is the option to venture into the different trails of Torres del Paine National Park. To explore each place at a leisurely pace and contemplate the breathtaking natural beauty of the Grey Glacier, the Cuernos del Paine, the Valle Francés, and the Base de las Torres, for example, you can plan your trip and consider lodging at the refuges and campsites that Vertice has in Paine Grande and Grey.
Depending on the location, you can navigate towards the Grey Glacier or venture into native forest trails to admire the majestic landscape from vertiginous hanging bridges, mixing mountains, snow, and ancient trees in this corner of the planet.
During hikes, the natural landscape envelops you with its smells, colors, and species. Various types of native flora, such as calafate, arvejilla, and armería, stand out. Likewise, with careful observation, you can identify the diversity of birds inhabiting the area, such as the carpintero negro, martín pescador, and cisnes de cuello negro. In the prairies, away from the crowd and amid the dense vegetation, it is possible to spot guanacos, zorros culpeos, huemules, and pumas, the largest feline in our country.
Vertice offers the possibility to stay in its refuges, either in shared room service or camping; in both modes, you can use a common area for cooking and dining. There are minimarkets to buy food or basic supplies and restaurants with a menu that includes delicious burgers, pizzas, and meal services such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
