5D CLASSIC W CIRCUIT SELF – GUIDED

DESTINOS DESTACADOS

RESERVATION FORM

DURATION
5 days / 4 nights

DIFFICULTY
High average

AMOUNT
Per person

SUMMARY

Day 1: Arrival to Torres del Paine National Park – Trek to the Base of the Towers.
Day 2: Trek to Los Cuernos or Francés.
Day 3: Explore the French Valley – Paine Grande.
Day 4: Trek to Grey.
Day 5: Trek to Paine Grande – Catamaran – Return to Puerto Natales.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival to Torres del Paine National Park - Trek to the Base of the Towers

After having breakfast at the hotel, you must go to the bus terminal to take the 7:00 am bus (we recommend being at least 10 minutes before departure) to go to Torres del Paine National Park. You will travel through beautiful landscapes until you reach the main entrance, Laguna Amarga, where you must register with CONAF (park rangers). Here you will transfer to “Las Torres” shuttle, who will take you to the Visitor’s Center. Check yourself in at the Cerro Paine Reserve and, after about a 5 minutes’ walk, you will arrive at Torre Central where you must check in, either in refuge or camping, before starting your trekking.

Today’s hike begins through the Ascencio Valley, enjoying its extensive forests. During the final ascent, you will traverse an immense field of giant rocks until you reach one of the most emblematic viewpoints in the world, the famous Base of the Towers lookout. At 900 m.a.s.l., you will be marvel with the 3 granite towers (north, central and south) and the bright turquoise glacial lake at its feet. Take beautiful photos and enjoy your box lunch before returning along the same path back to Torre Central. After a long day and enjoying the Towers, delight yourself with the dinner at the refuge.

	8 – 10 hrs		Difficulty – high
	21 kms		Includes box lunch and dinner

Day 2: Trek to Los Cuernos or Francés

Enjoy breakfast and then request your box lunch to start the walk in the depth of the park to Los Cuernos or Francés. During this hike you will pass through beautiful crystal-clear streams, and you can admire the snowdrifts of Almirante Nieto mount at 2,670 meters. You will be able to see the majestic condors gliding from the heights and go alongside the fascinating waters of the Nordenskjöld lake. Continue along the trail until you reach Los Cuernos or Francés refuge, where you will relax for the evening.

	4 – 5 hrs		Difficulty – medium
	12.5 – 16 kms		Includes – Breakfast, box lunch and dinner.

Day 3: Explore the French Valley (Valle del Francés)

We recommend to begin early! This hike will take you to the heart of Torres del Paine National Park. After breakfast, ask for your box lunch and get ready for a day of amazing Patagonian landscapes. After 2 hours walking, you will pass through the Francés campsite, and you will arrive at the entrance of the French Valley. You can leave your backpack at the Italiano camp, where there is a park ranger outpost, and start your journey up to the French Valley.Climb through a massive boulder field and follow a tree-lined ridge until reaching the French plateau. Here, you will be rewarded with stunning views of Los Cuernos (the Horns), turquoise glacial lagoons and amazing blue hanging glaciers cascading down the east face of the Paine Grande Mountain (3,050 m.a.s.l.). If you are lucky, you will hear the thundering sound of water and ice crashing down, as it is very common to witness avalanches. Take some photos, enjoy your box lunch and a well-deserved rest. Descend through the same path back to the Italiano camp (remember to grab your backpack). From here walk to Paine Grande refuge (about 2.5 hrs). Take it easy as it is practically flat. In the evening you will enjoy a delicious dinner at the refuge.

	6 – 7 hrs		Difficulty – high
	14 – 18 kms		Includes – Breakfast, box lunch and dinner.

Day 4: Grey (optional hike to the hanging bridges)

After breakfast, remember to ask for your box lunch and start today’s trekking. The hike begins through a narrow and winding valley that leads to Los Patos lagoon. As you continue, you will get glimpses of the immense Southern Ice Field, as well as the icebergs in the Grey lake. After passing the sometimes very windy viewpoint, the path descends through a mountainous forest until it reaches the Grey refuge. From here, you can continue your walk for about 10 minutes until you reach the Grey glacier lookout, where you will be facing the bluest glacier in the world. Dinner will be served in the refuge between 6:00 and 9:00 pm.

	4 – 4.5 hrs		Difficulty – medium
	11 kms		Includes – Breakfast, box lunch and dinner.

Day 4: OPTIONAL

For an unforgettable panoramic view of Grey glacier, set off for an extra 3 – 4 hrs (round trip) past the refuge in the direction of the famous hanging bridges. It is by far the best viewpoint of the glacier. In addition to contemplating the impressive ice, you can see the depth of the ravine formed by the rivers and waterfalls that come from the Olguín Range. If luck is on your side, you may catch ice calving into the deep, freezing waters of Grey lake.

	3 – 4 hrs		Difficulty – medium
	4 kms

Day 5: Trek to Paine Grande – Catamaran - Return to Puerto Natales

In case you did not have the chance to visit the hanging bridges the day before, you can use the morning to explore the spectacular panoramic views of the Grey glacier. Then, continue the same path back to Paine Grande to take the catamaran at 6:35 pm to Pudeto, where you will take the bus back to Puerto Natales. The estimated time of arrival to Natales is 21:30 pm.

	4- 4.5 hrs		Difficulty – medium
	11 kms		Includes – breakfast and box lunch.

INCLUDES

Camping and / or refuge accommodations according to your itinerary.
Lodge accommodations are in shared and mixed dorms, with bunkbeds.
- *Full bed in Vertice refuges includes sheets, cover and pillow.
- *Simple bed in Las Torres refuges includes sleeping bag and pillow.
Camping accommodations in Vertice include an already-pitched tent, sleeping bag, liner and mat.
Camping accommodations in Las Torres include: tent is elevated from the ground at a height of 5.2 ft, sleeping bag, high-density foam mat, pillow, welcome drink voucher.
Bus transportation to and from the park + shuttle bus ticket to the Visitor’s Center.
Meals according to your itinerary.
If you have any dietary restrictions, make sure to inform us upon reservation. Food restrictions will only be honored if they are informed in advance.
Catamarán ticket.
Entrance ticket to Torres del Paine National Park.

NOT INCLUDED

Medical and / or travel insurance of any kind.
Flights.
Gratuities.
Guide / Porter.
Personal expenses.

PRICES

Price per person

Camping
$1,382 USD / Single $333 USD

Refuge
$1,640 USD

*Price is per person based on 2 passengers

*Single supplement: individual use of tent.
For quotes and reservations, please email ventas@vertice.travel

PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS

All excursions are subject to weather conditions.

DEPARTURES

From October to April.

RESTRICTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This program is not recommended for children under the age of 10.
Passengers should be able to carry their personal belongings for the duration of the program.
We recommend using a 40-liter back pack.
We offer luggage custody at our office in Puerto Natales from Monday to Friday from 09:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m. (office hours). Outside office hours service has an additional charge.

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