W Trek Special
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W Trek Special
Torres del Paine National Park is located in Chilean Patagonia, more specifically in the Magallanes Region, was declared “Biosphere Reserve” by UNESCO in 1978, the unmistakable geography of this park makes it one of the most interesting places in the south hemisphere and one of the less polluted ones. Torres del Paine National park is among the most recognizable landscapes in the world, for its extraordinary and diverse natural beauty.
Ideal for nature lovers, Torres el Paine is characterized for its diverse wild birds and a unique geography that makes it the ideal place to practice eco-tourism and extreme sports, and for those that enjoy the emotion of being close to almost virgin lands. -
W Trek Special
Valid from the 1st of November 2016 – 31st of March 2017
ITINERARY 6 days, 5 nights
W Trek special Day 1: In to Torres del Paine NP, accommodation in Refugio Torre Central
W Trek special Day 2: Trekking to base Torres, accommodation in Refugio El Chileno
W Trek special Day 3: Trekking a Cuernos, accommodation in Refugio Los Cuernos
W Trek special Day 4: Trekking a Valle del Francés, accommodation in Domos El Francés
W Trek special Day 5: Trekking a sector Grey, accommodation in Refugio Grey
Optional Kayak Excursion at 17.00
W Trek special Day 6: Back to Pehoe sector + Catamaran + transfer to Pto Natales
Optional excursion: 8.30 Ice hiking / 9.00 kayak at Grey GlacierW Trek Special
Day 1: Transport to Torres del Paine National Park (Regular Bus).Regular – Public transportation from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine National Park (Laguna Amarga Main Entrance), the trip lasts about two and a half hours (112 Km), with a short stop at Cerro Castillo Village.
At the moment you arrive to Laguna Amarga entrance you will have to acquire your entrance ticket which can only be purchased on arrival locally and take the shuttles that will be waiting for you to take you to Las Torres sector where our Refugio is located.Presentation time at the Bus Station: 14.15 PM
Departure: 14:30 PM / Arrival to Laguna Amarga: 16:30 PMAccommodation: Refugio Torre Central.
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Day 2: Trekking to “BASE TORRES” (7 & 8 hours; 13 Km).
Recommended hour to start: 9.00 AM.The first hour and a half walking is steep with fantastic views of lake Nordenskjöld and Almirante Nieto Mn (2.670 m.s.n.m), with it’s hanging glacier until you reach Refugio El Chileno to recover energies and leave your luggage. Then carrying just a small back pack, you will continue the trail through a millenary Lenga forest (1 hour) until the base of “the moraine” which challenging ascent (45 min), will take you to one of the most impressive lookouts in the park: “Base of Torres del Paine” where you will have the view of Torre Sur (2,850 m.s.n.m.), Torre Central (2.800 m.s.n.m), Torre Norte (2.600 m.s.n.m) and Cerro Nido de Cóndor.
Accommodation: Refugio El Chileno / If this Refugio is full, the way back will be until Torre Central (2 hours more of trekking)
Difficulty Level: High.W Trek Special
Day 3: Trekking from El Chileno to Los Cuernos Refugio (4 – 5 hours, 11 Km).
Recommended hour to start: 9.00 AM.About 30 minutes after leaving Refugio El Chileno you will notice the sign to take the “shortcut” that leads to Refugio Los Cuernos. The trail goes through the Base of Almirante Nieto Mn. – part of the Paine Massif-, with great views to Nordenskjöld lake; from December the flora presents different colours specially the “Ciruelillo or Fire Bush” which take its name from the red colour of its flowers. After about 4 – 5 hours you will get to the Base of Los Cuernos where our Refugio is located, considered by many, one of the most charming sites in the whole park, a perfect spot to rest and recover energies for the next day challenging trek: “The French Valley”.
Accommodation: Refugio Los Cuernos (we recommend Cabins Los Cuernos, you may check the upgrade rate below, don´t forget your swimming suit for the HOT TUB, shared service for Cabin´s guests).
Difficulty Level: Medium.W Trek Special
Day 4: Trekking to French Valley / Domos el Francés (8 – 10 hours, 20 Km).
Recommended hour to start: 8.00 AM.After 1 hour from Los Cuernos you will arrive to the Sign of Francés sector, in that point you have to take the trail and after 5 minutes you will arrive to Domes Francés, were you will have to leave you big backpack and take just your small one (with food, water & warm clothes). Then and after 1 hour you will arrive to “Campamento Italiano”. The ascent goes for about 1 hour and a half until French Glacier lookout, where you’ll be able to observe its hanging glacier and opportunities to observe small avalanches. After that the trail continues until “Campamento Británico” and after about 20 minutes you will reach the lookout point considered by many as one of the most overwhelming spots in the Circuit: “Mirador Británico”, where you will admire: “Paine Grande”, “Cerro Hoja”, “Cerro Máscara”, “Cerro Catedral”, “Cerro Aleta de Tiburón”, “Cuerno Norte”. The return is the same way back to “Campamento Italiano”, and then to Domos Francés.
Accommodation: Domos El Francés
Difficulty Level: High.W Trek Special
Day 5: Trekking to Grey sector (6 – 8 hours, 21.6 Km).
Recommended hour to start: 9.00 AM.Trek from Francés sector to Grey. Starting from Francés, is about 1 hour to “Campamento Italiano” from this point you continue to Pahoe sector and then take the trail to Grey. The trail goes through the western side of the Paine Massif with views to Grey Lake and Mountains. After 1 hour and a half you will reach the first lookout point, where you may observe Grey Glacier in the distance, then and after 1 and a half / two hours you will get to the Main lookout, in front of the glacier.
Accommodation: Refugio Grey
Difficulty Level: Medium.W Trek Special
Day 6: Trekking to Pehoe sector + Catamarán + Transfer to Puerto Natales (3 – 4 hours, 11 Km).The return is the same way back until Pehoé Lake to take the Catamaran that crosses Pehoe Lake to Pudeto sector, where your bus will be waiting for you to take you back to Puerto Natales.
Difficulty Level: Medium.
Catamaran Schedule Options:
18:30 Catamaran / presentation time at pier: 18.00 – arrival to Bus Station in Puerto Natales: 22.00 hrs aprox.
12:30 Catamaran / presentation time at pier: 12.00 – arrival to Bus Station in Puerto Natales: 16:30 hrs aprox.
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS:
ICE HIKING IN GREY GLACIER (5 HR)
(8.30 / 14.30) This amazing tour begins at Grey base camp, located at 10 minutes from Refugio Grey. Here the guides will provide the necessary equipment: Ice Axe, Crampons, harness, helmet and briefing; afterwards you will approach to the glacier in a Zodiac and begin exploring this awesome Glacier for 3 hours, finally you will return by zodiac to the Shore. After this excursion you will begin the return to Pehoe sector to take the catamaran.KAYAK IN GREY GLACIER (2,5 HR)
(10.00, 14.00, 18.00) This unforgettable tour starts from the Grey base camp at 10 minutes from Refugio Grey. Here the guides make the safety briefing and give you the necessary equipment. Afterwards you will carry the kayaks some meters to the edge of the shore to start exploring the Lake, visiting icebergs and approaching to the Glacier if weather conditions permit it. After this excursion you will begin the return to Pehoe sector to take the catamaran. -
Included
4 Nights of accommodation in Refugios with sleeping bag or made up bed (depending on availability), 1 night in Domos Francés (Bed + sleeping bag)
** Made Up Bed: sheets+pillow+cover bed.
Transportation in Regular/Public Bus from Puerto Natales – Torres del Paine – Puerto Natales.
Shuttle from Laguna Amarga main entrance to Las Torres sector.
Catamaran Pehoé (Lake crossing from Pehoé sector until Pudeto sector to connect with the regular transportation to Puerto Natales).
W Trek special OPTIONS 2 & 3: All meals at the Refugios (breakfast, lunch box, dinner). Day 1 just dinner, day 6 just breakfast and box lunch.
W Trek special OPTIONS 3: GuideNot included
Services not indicated in Program.
Entrance ticket to Torres del Paine National Park.
Medical insurance of any kind.
EXCURSIONS
OPTIONS 1 & 2: Guide
Option 1: MealsIMPORTANT INFO
Schedules & others
Programs Starting at 14.30 PM: guests must come to our Office in Puerto Natales, the day before or the same day (day 1) before 1 PM, where you will receive the vouchers, tickets and briefing.
Opening hours Puerto Natales sales office: Monday to Friday: 9.00 – 13.00 / 15.00 – 18.30; Saturday: 9.00 – 18.30; Sundays & holidays: Closed.
In Chile we have a Foreign franchise (Chilean Law) to improve tourism, where tourists are exempted of paying the tax of 19% at the check in, for this purpose please do not forget to bring: – Passport – Tourist card (given at the border when entering to Chile).
If you do not carry and present these documents you will have to pay the tax in Chilean pesos at the check in.Regular Buses from Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales If you need this service please ask a sales executive.
What To Bring
Check our video:What to take:
W Circuit Patagonia what to pack Packing is a personal choice, one important factor to remember is pack light! The below list is a rough suggestion only, there are many variations to the below basic list so add what you need but keep it light.
Backpacks: – One 40 litres Backpack.- One 20 – 25 litres Backpack por day hikes.
– Waterproof jacket and trousers (GORE TEX).- Warm clothes (Polar Tec).- Comfortable trousers for trekking.- T – shirts.- Long Sleeved Shirts.- Trekking boots.- Sandals (for showering, resting and crossing streams).- Flash lamp.- Enough batteries supplies, as in FS we produce our own sustainable energy we do not have places to charge batteries.- Earplugs.- Sunglasses.- Towel.- Padlock.- Gloves/Sunscreen.- Camera/Binoculars.- Bottle for water (Nalgene).- Ziploc bags (for taking your trash back).- Trekking Sticks.- Swimsuit * Hot Tub – Los Cuernos Cabins.
– Warm Hat.- Hat for sun protection.
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