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W Trek–Torres del Paine

W Circuit

Chile

Restricted — An accredited guide is required for the W Circuit and Base Torres from 27 April through 15 September 2026. guideRequired reflects the rule in force on 15 September 2026.Checked on 15 Sept 2026 · Official notice

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The W Circuit is a hiking route in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park; Chile Travel’s five-day itinerary lists 70 km. It visits Base Torres, the French Valley and Grey Glacier viewpoints, with shelters and campsites available.

4 days 3 nightsDays
HardDifficulty
January – DecemberBest season

Trail itineraryเส้นทางโดยย่อ

  1. Day 1

    Puerto Natales → Refugio Central via Laguna Amarga and Hostería Las Torres

    (Unknown)

  2. Day 2

    Refugio Central → Refugio Central via Base Torres viewpoint

    (8–10 hrs)

  3. Day 3

    Refugio Central → Refugio Los Cuernos or Francés sector

    (Unknown)

  4. Day 4

    Refugio Los Cuernos or Francés sector → Refugio Paine Grande via French Valley

    (Unknown)

  5. Day 5

    Paine Grande → Paine Grande via Grey Glacier viewpoints; onward transport to Puerto Natales

    (8–8 hrs)

What to packเตรียมอะไรไปบ้าง

A gear list adjusted to what you own

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Route notesข้อมูลเส้นทางและจุดแวะ

Sources, booking, guides, and restrictions

W Trek–Torres del PaineW Circuit

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  • Waypoints
  • Campsites
  • Water source
  • Viewpoint
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Trailhead: Estancia Cerro Paine · -50.97200, -72.87540

Sources

Data updated 16 Sept 2026 · not yet verified

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