About This Trek
Granite Towers, Ice-Blue Lakes and Wild Patagonian Wind
The Patagonia W Trek is one of the world's most iconic long-distance hikes, threading through Torres del Paine National Park in southern Chile. Named for the W-shape traced on the map, this route delivers extraordinary landscapes within a compact area — making every day a highlight.
Over seven days you'll stand face-to-face with the three soaring granite Torres, hike through the French Valley amphitheater as glaciers calve above you, and walk along the Grey Glacier ice face. The park's legendary weather — sunny one hour, gale-force wind the next — is all part of the authentic Patagonian experience.
Our W Trek is fully supported with comfortable refugio accommodation. Small group sizes mean you experience this wild place intimately, guided by experts who know every weather window and hidden viewpoint in the park.
Mountains
Torres del Paine
Stand at the iconic granite towers at sunrise, one of the world's great views
Glacier
Grey Glacier Walk
Walk to the edge of a massive Patagonian glacier on Lake Grey
Wildlife
Guanacos and Condors
Abundant wildlife including guanacos, Andean condors, and elusive pumas
Valley
French Valley
Hike into a hanging valley surrounded by glaciers and dramatic waterfalls
Lake
Lake Pehoe
Turquoise glacial lake with jaw-dropping mountain reflections
Weather
Patagonian Weather
Experience the raw, untamed weather that makes Patagonia legendary
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival in Punta Arenas - Transfer to Puerto Natales
Arrival Day3-hr bus transferHotel Puerto Natales
Arrive in Punta Arenas and transfer to Puerto Natales, the gateway town to Torres del Paine. Evening briefing on the trek, gear check, and welcome dinner with traditional Patagonian lamb asado.
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Day 2
Puerto Natales to Torres Trailhead - Hike to Mirador Las Torres
2-hr park bus5-6 hrs hikingRefugio Las Torres
Drive into the national park and begin trekking toward the Torres base. Afternoon hike to Mirador Las Torres offers your first jaw-dropping view of the three iconic granite spires rising over 2,800m. Overnight at the comfortable refugio.
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Day 3
Sunrise at the Torres - Trek Valle del Frances
Pre-dawn hike7-8 hrs totalRefugio Central
Pre-dawn hike back to the Torres base for sunrise. The towers glow orange and pink in the early light — one of the world's great natural spectacles. Continue along the W into the Valle del Frances, enclosed by hanging glaciers and thundering waterfalls.
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Day 4
Valle del Frances to Refugio Grey - Glacier
7-8 hrs hikingGlacier views all dayRefugio Grey
Trek the final arm of the W toward Glaciar Grey. Walk along Lake Grey as enormous blue ice blocks calve into the water. Up-close views of the brilliant glacier face at sunset. Overnight at Refugio Grey beside the lake.
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Day 5
Grey Glacier Boat Experience - Paine Grande
Glacier boat tripAfternoon at leisureRefugio Paine Grande
Optional morning zodiac boat to approach the face of Grey Glacier up close — a truly otherworldly experience. Afternoon hike along the lakeside trail to Refugio Paine Grande with spectacular mountain panoramas.
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Day 6
Paine Grande to Puerto Natales by Catamaran
Catamaran across Lake PehoeReturn transferHotel Puerto Natales
Spectacular catamaran ride across luminous turquoise Lake Pehoe, with the Torres rising behind you for final photos. Transfer back to Puerto Natales. Celebratory dinner with the group.
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Day 7
Return to Punta Arenas - Departure
3-hr bus transferAirport departure
Morning transfer to Punta Arenas airport for onward flights. Farewell and safe travels!
