W Trek in Torres del Paine
- Distance
- about 80 km (50 miles)
- Country
- Chile
- Difficulty
- Moderate to challenging
- Type of trip
- Hiking trail
The W Trek in Torres del Paine National Park is one of South America’s most renowned hiking routes, offering dramatic scenery in the heart of Chilean Patagonia. This stunning trail takes hikers past turquoise lakes, towering granite peaks, and immense glaciers, making it a bucket-list adventure for nature enthusiasts.
Highlights along the way
- The Towers of Paine: Stand in awe beneath the park’s iconic granite spires.
- French Valley: Explore this dramatic valley surrounded by jagged peaks and glaciers.
- Grey Glacier: Witness this massive glacier as it flows into Grey Lake.
- Lake Pehoé: Admire the vivid blue waters of one of Patagonia’s most beautiful lakes.
- Condor Watching: Spot these majestic birds soaring high above the mountain peaks.
Distance
~50 miles (80 km)
Best time to go
October to April, during Patagonia’s summer, when the weather is warmer and the trails are more accessible.
Flybys from Chile
- Lake Tota, Boyaca, Colombia · Kelly
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