INFORMACION GENERAL
La aventura ideal para excursionistas independientes que quieran experimentar el Sendero W sin guías, fechas establecidas o planificación previa. Visitará los tres lugares destacados de Torres del Paine: Las grandiosas Torres, el inspirador Valle del Frances y el hechizante Glaciar Grey. Preparamos todo: Enviándole toda la información de antemano, reservando todos los servicios y proporcionándole un lugar seguro para guardar su equipaje.
Aspectos destacados del viaje
• Completa la Ruta W
• Caminata Independiente – ¡Disfruta a tu Propio Ritmo!
• Trekking hasta el Mirador de las Tres Torres
• Observa Glaciares Colgantes en el Valle Francés
• Acércate al Inmenso Glaciar Grey
• OpcionalExcursión Opcional de Caminata sobre Hielo o Kayak en el Lago Grey!
• ¡Todas las Logísticas y Reservas Organizadas para Ti!
DESCARGA TUS MAPAS:
• MAPA DEL PN TORRES DEL PAINE
• MAGALLANES & ANTARCTIC REGION
• PUERTO NATALES
DESCARGA TU LISTA DE COSAS RECOMENDADOS:
• W TREK PACK LIST
• W TREK LISTA DE COSAS RECOMENDADOS
Mapa del Viaje
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Itinerario
Día 1
Llegada a Torres del Paine, excursión autoguiada ida y vuelta al Mirador de las Torres
- 2 Hours by Public Bus
- 30 Miunute Shuttle Transfer
- 8-9 Hour Round-Trip Hike, 22km / 13.6 mi
- Noche en Camping o Refugio Las Torres (BL-C)
By 6:45AM you must be at the Bus Terminal in Puerto Natales where you will board the 7AM public bus which will take you straight to Torres del Paine National Park.
The route passes grand estancias (ranches) and flat pampas, with many possibilities of spotting ñandus (Patagonian ostrich), guanacos, and a variety of bird species.
At Laguna Amarga, the main entrance to the Park, you will show your QR code park entrance which is included in your program, then board a shuttle bound for your Refugio (Las Torres Sector).
Here, you’ll leave your backpack at your accommodation and take your packed lunch (provided during your trek briefing in Puerto Natales held the day prior).
Now you’re ready to begin the W Trek’s first highlight: the hike to the Towers lookout. A challenging trek – you’ll ascend following the Ascencio River into the Ascencio Valley. Here, take a moment to stop and observe the first glimpses of this gorgeous valley, complete with beech forests, glaciers and waterfalls.
Continue uphill before beginning your ascent of the gigantic terminal moraine, 900 meters (2,952 ft.) above sea level. At the top, you’ll be rewarded by the remarkable sight of the three Towers themselves. Rest a while, take photos and have lunch.
Once ready, your descent is along the same path, taking you back to Las Torres where dinner will be served in your refugio and where you will rest your first evening.
This hike is demanding and many parts of the trail are steep. This trek is a minimum of 8 hours along challenging, rugged mountainous terrains. This trek is suitable for travelers with a strong physical stamina.
*Upgrade a habitación privada en Hotel Las Torres (sujeto a disponibilidad) - Consulta con uno de nuestros ejecutivos para reservar tu alojamiento
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Día 2
Caminata autoguiada al mirador de Los Cuernos
- 4-5 Hour Hike, 13 km / 8 mi
- Noche en Camping/Refugio Los Cuernos o Domo Francés, basado en disponibilidad (D-BL-C)
Enjoy breakfast at your Refugio and request your packed lunch before setting out for the day.
Starting today’s trek, you’ll arrive at Inge Lagoon where chances are you’ll catch condors and other birds of prey circling the skies above you.
The well-marked trail ascends 200 meters (656 ft.) from the base of Almirante Nieto Mountain (2,750 m / 9,022 ft.) and crosses the Bader River to today’s destination – Refugio Los Cuernos or Domes Frances (depending on availability).
Here, settle in, enjoy a good meal among fellow travelers, and rest beneath the immense moraine.
*Upgrade a Cabaña privada en Los Cuernos (sujeto a disponibilidad) - Consulta con uno de nuestros Ejecutivos para reservar tu alojamiento!
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Día 3
Self Guided Trek of the Dramatic French Valley & Pehoe Lake
- 8-9 Hour Hike, 18 km / 11.2 mi
- Noche en camping o refugio Paine Grande (D-BL-C)
La caminata de hoy es una caminata desafiante hasta el corazón del macizo del Paine. El Valle Francés es una espectacular cuenca natural rodeada de picos y glaciares colgantes.
After breakfast, request your packed lunch at the refugio and set off on a 2-hour hike through a winding path to the French River (one hour if your accommodation was at the French Domes).
En la entrada del Valle Francés, una morrena glacial, treparás por enormes rocas y verás por primera vez el glaciar colgante en la cima del valle.
Desde este punto, ascenderá durante una hora a través de un paisaje de jardín japonés de ensueño antes de llegar al mirador del Valle Francés La Plateau.
Your reward is a heart-stirring bird’s eye view of granite peaks and hanging glaciers. To one side, the French Glacier and Paine Grande (3,050 m / 10,006 ft.); while to the other, La Espada, La Hoja, La Máscara and the main and north “horns” of Los Cuernos arch upwards. In the upper section of the Valley, Cerro Catedral and Cerro Fortaleza loom like turrets above the landscape.
Tómate tu tiempo para almorzar en el mirador, rodeado de estos imponentes picos y cielos abiertos.
If time and energy levels allow, you can continue hiking for an additional hour through the Valley to the British Camp for yet another spectacular cirque (amphitheater-like formation) of mountains.
Descenderás por el mismo camino hasta llegar a la entrada del valle, momento en el que continuarás por el lado suroeste del Paine Grande, el pico más alto de Torres del Paine.
This final leg passes through native firebush and evergreen beech forests to the shores of Pehoe Lake. Dinner will be served at Refugio Paine Grande where you will spend your third evening.
This hike is demanding and many parts of the trail are steep. This trek is a minimum of 8 hours along challenging, rugged mountainous terrains. This trek is suitable for travelers with a strong physical stamina.
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Día 4
Caminata al Glaciar Grey * Opcional Kayak en Lago Grey (se requiere reserva previa)
- 4 Hours Hike, 11 km / 6.8 mi
- Noche en Refugio Grey (D-BL-C)
Set out early after breakfast, ascending 200 meters through the narrow winding path to Laguna Los Patos.
Here, you’ll see sections of the massive Southern Patagonian Ice Field, a geological phenomenon that still hides many unclimbed mountains.
From here you’ll continue to Grey Glacier’s lookout point, passing forests and rivers, with possible sightings of the spectacled and flightless steamer ducks that call them home.
Pass by your Refugio beforehand, so you can drop off your backpack and head to the lookout to eat your packed lunches with the mammoth Grey Glacier at your feet.
In the afternoon you will have the option to take part in a 2.5 hour kayak excursion on Grey Lake (advance booking required).
Dinner will be served at the Refugio followed by an evening of rest in this spectacular area.
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Día 5
*Optional Morning Ice Hike or Kayak (must book in advance) or Trek to Bridges – Hike to Paine Grande – Catamaran – Public Bus to Puerto Natales
- 4 Hour Hike, 11 km / 6.8 mi
- 35 Minute Catamaran
- 3 Hours by Public Bus (B-BL)
This morning is yours to enjoy at leisure! Options include a 5 hour ice trek on Grey Glacier (USD$ 240 per person), 2.5 hour kayak excursion in Grey Lake (USD$ 180 per person) or an additional hike (8 km / 5 mi, about 3 hours return) to the hanging bridges for a magnificent view of Grey Glacier (independent hikers without guides are only permitted to go to the second hanging bridge).
Please remember that you must book your optional excursion in advance with one of our travel specialists. Whatever you choose to do, you’ll later walk back along the same path to Paine Grande to catch the last catamaran across Pehoe Lake (check catamaran and walking times with Refugio staff in the morning to ensure you arrive in time).
While hiking, take in views of Paine Grande and the powerful, almost muscular granite walls of Cordon Olguín. At the other side of Pehoe Lake, a public bus will be waiting to drive you to Puerto Natales.
Since you will be arriving in town around 22:00 hrs (10:00PM) you should consider spending the night in Puerto Natales.
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INCLUIDO
- Transporte Público según lo indicado en el itinerario
- Traslado compartido entre Laguna Amarga & Refugio Las Torres
- Entrada al PN Torres del Paine
- Cuatro Noches de alojamiento en Refugios de Montaña o Camping
- Sleeping Bag for Refugio Accommodations / Sleeping Bag, Mat, & Tent for Camping Accommodations
- Catamaran para cruzar el Lago Pehoe
- Todas las comidas indicadas en el itinerario (D: desayuno, BL: box lunch, C: cena)
NO INCLUIDO
- Noches adicionales
- Excursion de Kayak o Caminata en Hielo en Grey
- Gastos Médicos
- Seguro de cualquier índole
- Gastos personales
- Cena el Día 5 en Puerto Natales
- Bebidas alcohólicas y no alcohólicas en los refugios a excepción de lo incluído en el menú.
- Guia o Porteadores
Alojamientos
Camping Central
Located at the beginning of the W Circuit in Las Torres sector 250 meters from Refugio Torre Central. Camping features shared bathroom facilities with hot water and shampoo/conditioner dispensers are available. Towels are not provided. Guests sleep in 4 season tents. Guests are encouraged to bring their own sleeping liner.
Camping Paine Grande
Ubicado a orillas del lago Pehoé, con hermosas vistas a los Cuernos del Paine y al Cerro Paine Grande, el Camping Paine Grande es punto de inicio o finalización de los senderos Glaciar Grey y Valle Francés, así como parte del Circuito W y del Circuito Macizo del Paine. Los huéspedes duermen en carpas de 4 estaciones. Hay baños compartidos con duchas de agua caliente disponibles. No se proporcionan toallas. Se anima a los huéspedes a traer su propio saco de dormir.
Camping Los Cuernos
A continuación del refugio principal, el sector Los Cuernos está equipado con 50 sitios para acampar con baños compartidos de uso exclusivo para campistas con servicio de agua caliente las 24 horas. No se proporcionan toallas. Los campamentos vienen con una tienda de campaña, saco de dormir y colchoneta. Se anima a los huéspedes a traer su propio saco de dormir. Las comidas se sirven en el Refugio, a pocos pasos de los campings.
Camping Grey
A las afueras del Refugio hay un campamento designado que está rodeado de árboles de Lenga. El Camping Grey también forma parte del Circuito W y del Circuito Macizo del Paine. Hay baños compartidos con ducha de agua caliente y dispensadores de champú/acondicionador disponibles. Los huéspedes duermen en tiendas MSR o Hilleberg de 4 estaciones con colchoneta y saco de dormir. No se proporcionan toallas y se recomienda a los huéspedes que traigan su propio saco de dormir.
Hotel Las Torres
Ubicada en la base de los senderos que conducen al mirador de las Torres, Valle del Silencio y Caminatas “W”, esta antigua estancia convertida en Hotel, ofrece 57 cómodas habitaciones con calefacción central y teléfono y un spa de servicio completo. La excelente calidad tanto del servicio como de la comida es la principal característica de este Hotel.
Refugio Torre Central & Norte
Los refugios de montaña Torres Central y Norte son dos cómodos refugios ubicados en la base de la caminata hacia el mirador de las Torres y parte de las caminatas "W" y "Circuito". Se encuentran a poca distancia del Hotel Spa Las Torres que ofrece una gran variedad de servicios que incluyen masajes y saunas. Hay 6 camas en cada habitación (estilo litera) con baños compartidos y agua caliente.
CABAÑAS LOS CUERNOS (OPCIONAL)
8 acogedoras cabañas para 2 personas cada una con baños y duchas compartidos exclusivamente para las personas que se hospedan en las cabañas. Están ubicadas junto al Refugio Los Cuernos y todas las comidas se toman en el Refugio.
REFUGIO LOS CUERNOS
En la orilla del lago Nordenskjöld enclavado en un bosque de Coihue se encuentra el Refugio Los Cuernos con 32 camas. Este acogedor albergue está ubicado en los senderos del circuito “W” entre el Valle Francés y el mirador de Las Torres y el área de campamento base. Hay 6 camas en cada habitación (estilo litera) y tienen baños compartidos con agua caliente.
Domo Frances
Ubicado a 1 hora de caminata desde el sector Los Cuernos hacia el Oeste (entre los campings Cuernos e Italiano), con una vista espectacular del lago Nordenskjöld, los Cuernos del Paine y el Cerro Paine Grande. Hay 3 domos con capacidad para 8 personas cada uno estilo litera. Cada domo tiene un baño privado compartido con agua caliente. Las toallas no están incluidas. Las camas incluyen un saco de dormir y se recomienda a los huéspedes que traigan su propio saco de dormir.
REFUGIO PAINE GRANDE
Paine Grande es un refugio grande y moderno ubicado a orillas del lago Pehoe, que incluye conexión a Internet y bar de servicio completo. Es el punto de partida del catamarán que cruza el lago Pehoe y las caminatas hacia los valles Francés y Grey. Hay 6 camas en cada habitación (estilo litera) y tienen baños compartidos con agua caliente. No se proporcionan toallas y se recomienda a los huéspedes que traigan su propio saco de dormir.
REFUGIO GREY
Idealmente situado a la orilla del Lago Grey, este refugio se encuentra en un bosque de árboles de Lenga. Pequeño y acogedor, con acceso al Glaciar Grey este refugio forma parte de las caminatas “W” y “Circuito”. Las habitaciones tienen 6 camas (estilo litera) y se proporcionan sacos de dormir. Hay baños compartidos con agua caliente y dispensadores de champú/acondicionador disponibles. No se proporcionan toallas y los huéspedes deben traer un saco de dormir.
Fechas & Precios
PRICES FOR SEASON 2023/2024: (valid until April 2024)
Nightly Accommodation in Camping
1 Guest: USD$ 1.595
2 Guests or more: USD$ 1.495
Nightly Accommodation in Refugio
USD$ 1.595 por persona
Deluxe Upgrade – First Night in Hotel Las Torres, Private Transfer In & Out of Park, & Grey Glacier Navigation Day 5
Prices to be confirmed
FAQ's
Q: Where do I keep my luggage that I won’t need during my trek while I am hiking in the park?
R: The majority of the hotels and hostels will store luggage for their guests who are staying with them prior to and after their travels in the park. If not, we will happily store your luggage securely in our office until you arrive back from your trek and will deliver this to your hotel where you will be staying in Puerto Natales. We ask that you come to our office between the hours of 09:00 – 13:00 or 15:00 – 19:00 to drop these off.
Q: If I’m reserved in the campsites, do I need to travel with my own sleeping bag and tent?
R: In the case that campsites are the only available accommodation for you during 1 or more nights of your W Trek, your tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping mat are all included in your reservation. These will be setup upon your arrival to each refugio and there is no need to bring your own camping gear along your trek! All guests are encouraged to bring their own sleeping liner whether they are staying in camping or refugio accommodations.
Q: If I’m doing this on my own, how do I get my park & reservation passes?
R: Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. We will provide you with your detailed program itinerary through a digital travel app where all your transfer vouchers, reservation & confirmation codes, and park passes will be uploaded. This information – such as the travel app and your personal login information will be sent to you prior to your trip by our guest service team. We will also have your box lunch for your first day which will be delivered to your hotel or accommodation the evening before your program starts.
P: ¿Puedo hacer un upgrade a un alojamiento privado cada noche a lo largo del W Trek?
R: Puede hacer un upgrade a un alojamiento privado en el Hotel Las Torres la noche 1 por un cargo adicional. También puede hacer upgrade a una cabaña privada en Los Cuernos en la segunda noche del W Trek por un cargo adicional por persona.Ambos upgrades se basan en la disponibilidad en el momento de su solicitud. Las últimas 2 noches del W Trek se pasarán en un refugio compartido o en una carpa para 2 personas en el sector de camping.
P: ¿Hay agua disponible a lo largo de los senderos?
R: Yes! Each day you will have the opportunity to fill up your reusable water bottle prior to departing the refugios. The first day you will have the opportunity to fill your water bottle at Refugio Chileno in route to the base of the towers. On day 2, be sure to fill up your water bottle prior to leaving for Los Cuernos as there are no other refugios along the way. On the third day’s hike of the French Valley, be sure to have plenty of water ready for your trek of the French Valley and can also re-fill at Frances in route along the way. Day 4 you can fill up at Refugio Paine Grande before setting out for your short trek to Refugio Grey. Only drink from natural water sources that you know are safe.
P: ¿A qué hora terminaré mi caminata el último día y llegaré de regreso a Puerto Natales?
R: Después de caminar de regreso al Refugio Paine Grande desde Refugio Grey el último día de su programa, tomará el catamarán de 35 minutos a través del lago Pehoe hasta Pudeto, donde luego se conectará con el bús público que lo llevará de regreso a Puerto Natales (terminal de buses). Los pasajeros que tomen el último catamaran y bus del parque llegarán de regreso a Puerto Natales alrededor de las 22:00 hrs. Si desea agregar la Navegación Grey que sale directamente de Refugio Grey, puede reservarlo con anticipación. Al completar la Navegación Grey III, una experiencia destacada en Torres del Paine, un traslado privado lo espera para llevarlo de regreso a Puerto Natales, llegando alrededor de las 18:00 hrs.
P: ¿Puedo hacer la ruta al revés, de oeste a este?
R: ¡Absolutamente! Podemos organizar la ruta de oeste a este para usted si así lo desea y en función de la disponibilidad en los refugios para las respectivas noches necesarias.
COMPLEMENTOS & UPGRADES
SALIDAS PRIVADAS DISPONIBLES - ¡POR FAVOR CONTACTE A UNO DE NUESTROS EJECUTIVOS PARA PLANIFICAR SU TREK!
SERVICIOS OPCIONALES (se debe reservar con anticipación)
- Traslado privado desde/hacia Punta Arenas/aeropuertos/Puerto Natales: *el precio depende del total de pasajeros
- Bus Publico Punta Arenas desde/hacia Puerto Natales USD$ 20 per guest, per way
– Private transfer to Torres del Paine Day 1 USD$240 (1 guest); USD$120 per person (2 guests); USD$75 per person (3 guests)
- Servicio Porteador privado por 4 días: USD$ 660 *If you want to avoid carrying too much weight you can pay for a private porter. Our porters carry a maximum of 15 kilos in a dry bag which we provide to you. This service is usually good to share between 2 – 3 people and must be booked for 4 days (Day 2 to 5).
ARRIENDO DE EQUIPOS: (se debe reservar con anticipación)
- Bastones de trekking: USD$ 6 el par, por día
UPGRADES: (se debe reservar con anticipación)
Día 1: Upgrade Private Transfer IN: 1 person USD$ 240 per person; 2 people USD$ 120 per person. To continue our commitment to sustainability, we will minimize our carbon footprint when possible. Therefore, in some cases, the possibility exists to share the private transfer with other Chile Nativo clients who have the same start date for their Independent W Trek. We will try our best to communicate the instances when a private transfer will be shared with other Chile Nativo clients.
Upgrade a habitación privada en Hotel Las Torres: Single Room USD$ 360 per person; Double Room USD$ 125 per person
Día 2: Upgrade to Cabin in Los Cuernos or Refugio Cuernos: Single USD$ 290; Double USD$90 per person. The private cabin is at a walking distance from the main Refugio and next to a small waterfall. The cabins share bathrooms only in between cabin guests (8, 2-person cabins total).
Día 4 en la tarde: Kayak en Lago Grey USD$180 per person.
Día 5 en la mañana: Caminata en Hielo en Glaciar Grey o Kayak en Lago Grey USD$240 per person for Ice Hike or USD$ 180 per person for Kayak
Día 5: Upgrade Grey Navigation + Private Transfer to Puerto Natales: 1 person USD$ 360 per person; 2 people USD$ 220 per person. To continue our commitment to sustainability, we will minimize our carbon footprint when possible. Therefore, in some cases, the possibility exists to share the private transfer with other Chile Nativo clients who have the same finish date for their Independent W Trek. We will try our best to communicate the instances when a private transfer will be shared with other Chile Nativo clients.
Día 5: Night in Hotel Lago Grey & Private Transfer to Puerto Natales on Day 6 – Consulta con uno de nuestros Ejecutivos por los detalles de esta opción!
Any Independent W Trek reservation which includes the night of the 24th or 31st of December will include an additional USD$ 50 per person fee for the Christmas/New Year’s dinner which is included in the refugio.
Contacte a nuestros Ejecutivos para nuestra versión más larga (6 días) de este programa.
Reseñas
It was a very nice trip and everything run smoothly. Especially considering the current situation, we were very lucky to still enjoy it. It was very easy to do the reservation and it saved us a lot of time and headache.
Independent W Trek, Solvejg, Norway
Our trip was fantastic. We booked later than our friends and the representatives at Chile Nativo were excellent in their efforts to make sure our trip was able to match with our friend’s as close as possible. Very helpful. We had a wonderful night at Los Cuernos where our cabin was amazing. Great meal and we met some lovely people. What we enjoyed was – meeting so many different people on our journey and meeting up again and again during the hostel stays and our trek,
Independent W Trek, Gillian H., United Kingdom
Great experience and really took the stress out of planning!
Independent W Trek, Phil M., USA
Trip was very well planned and the briefing had me well prepared. Booking (really short term) was easy and Chile Nativo staff was very helpful (e.g. providing offers on how to make it work with time restrictions I had).
Independent W Trek, Julian W., Germany
Very smooth with bus vouchers and vouchers for the Refugio’s and park fees. All went very smooth and hazel free.For people who like to travel & hike independently this is a wonderful way to go with Chile Nativo. Not speaking Spanish it would have been difficult to arrange the logistics of this trek ourselves.
Kathryn Hobbs/Craig Aldworth, USA
Everything was perfect. The trek is amazing, and certainly is one of the best things I’ve done in my life. As for Chile Nativo, they were also very professionals, since the begging when I was planning my trips. Took out all my doubts about the trail, things to take there, itinerary… Everything. I’m really pleased I’ve chosen Chile Nativo to schedule my trip.
Alexandre C., Brazil
Chile Nativo is an excellent company. Friendly and helpful and communicative, they provided excellent arrangements for our family to complete the W Trek by essentially just showing up. I highly recommend Chile Nativo!
Kristin Wagner, USA
Completing the W was a wonderful experience. Chile Nativo was there supporting us during the preparation and most importantly during the trek after my wife got hurt. We could have not done without Chile Nativo support.
