FAST TRACK W TREK

Today, you’ll arrive at our office at Eberhard 230 in Puerto Natales for an informational meeting with your guides, the exact time will be confirmed by our Operations team.

During this briefing, you’ll have the chance to meet your fellow travelers, break the ice, ask questions, and go over the itinerary in detail, including expected weather conditions, necessary gear, and all the recommendations to ensure a safe and unforgettable experience in Torres del Paine.

It’s the perfect moment to embrace the spirit of adventure, make final preparations, and start feeling the excitement of what awaits you the next day in one of the most breathtaking national parks in the world.

Our day begins at 6:00 AM in Puerto Natales, where your guide and private transport will pick you up at your accommodation.

As we travel to Torres del Paine along dirt roads, passing lagoons and pampas, we may encounter guanacos (relatives of llamas), grey foxes, Chilean flamingos, and black-necked swans that inhabit this region.

Upon entering the National Park, we will cross Lake Pehoé by catamaran and reach the starting point for today’s roundtrip hike. Our destination will be the Francés Valley, where we’ll be greeted by a massive glacial moraine. You’ll climb over rocks and see the hanging glacier at the top of the valley for the first time.

From this point, we will ascend for an hour through a dreamlike Japanese garden landscape before reaching the viewpoint of the French Valley, Le Plateau.

On one side, we’ll find the Francés Glacier and Paine Grande (3,050 m / 10,006 ft.); while on the other, the peaks of La Espada, La Hoja, La Máscara, and the main and northern “horns” of Los Cuernos rise dramatically. At the top of the valley, Cerro Catedral and Cerro Fortaleza tower over the landscape like turrets.

Here, we will have some time to enjoy lunch at the viewpoint, surrounded by these imposing peaks and open skies. The return to our accommodation, where a welcome dinner awaits us, will be along the same path.

After a delicious breakfast, our private transfer will take us to the Grey area, where we’ll begin a walk through a beech forest inhabited by woodpeckers, leading us to the shores of Lake Grey. After a 30-minute hike, we’ll board a 3-hour boat ride that navigates among blue-toned icebergs toward the towering face of the Grey Glacier (Glacier Grey), where we’ll pause to admire its textures, lines, and colors.

On the return journey, we’ll have the chance to spot the “ice mushrooms” sculpted by the wind atop the massive peaks of Paine Grande. Back on land, we’ll enjoy a picnic-style lunch followed by a short transfer, and then begin our hike to the Condor Lookout Point.

The ascent is steep and takes around 1 hour, but every step is worth it. As we gain elevation, the landscape opens up, revealing a panoramic view of Lake Pehoé and the Paine Massif in all its magnitude. From the summit, you’ll enjoy one of the most spectacular views in all of Torres del Paine: turquoise waters, rugged peaks, and a horizon that seems to go on forever.

This viewpoint is also one of the best places to spot the majestic Andean condor in its natural habitat, often soaring on the air currents that surround the ridge. A unique experience that blends challenge, nature, and an unforgettable view.

This final day is the most challenging of the tour. It demands stamina and determination, but the climb in Torres del Paine National Park rewards every effort with unforgettable views.

We’ll begin the hike by entering the Ascencio Valley, gradually ascending until we reach the Windy Pass. This section is as beautiful as it is exposed, with strong gusts of wind. It’s essential to follow your guides’ instructions to cross this area safely.

Just a few meters ahead, we’ll reach Refugio Chileno. This is the last point along the route with bathrooms, food for sale, and internet access. Make sure to bring cash if you plan to purchase anything.

From there, we continue into a lenga forest, crossing small streams until we arrive at a panoramic viewpoint that reveals the next and most demanding stretch of the day. The trail then climbs steeply up a massive terminal moraine, where we’ll be rewarded with the breathtaking view of the iconic Towers (Las Torres) and their soaring granite peaks.

After enjoying this magnificent viewpoint, we’ll begin our descent along the same route. The downhill section requires focus and a steady pace, especially on the moraine and areas with loose rocks. Once back in the forest, the terrain becomes more gentle, offering shade and a chance to recover energy as we continue toward the valley.

Finally, we’ll cross the Wind Pass once again and continue descending to the meeting point with our vehicle, which will take us back to town, with the satisfaction of having completed one of Patagonia’s most iconic treks.