Guided W Trek
Base Torres • French Valley • Grey Glacier
MOST POPULAR PROGRAM
Starting price per person $3,895
You focus on the experience. We handle the logistics.
Trip overview
The Guided W Trek is one of the most iconic trekking experiences in Torres del Paine National Park, connecting the Towers viewpoint, French Valley, Grey Glacier, and some of Patagonia’s most recognizable landscapes.
This program is designed for travelers who want to experience the W Trek with expert guidance, arranged accommodation, meals, park logistics, and daily route support.
The itinerary brings together the W Trek’s essential sections in a logical and well-paced journey, so you can focus on the experience while your guide supports navigation, timing, and trail decisions along the way.
Inside the Experience
A visual glimpse of the landscapes, trails, and moments that define this Patagonia experience.
Guided W Trek 7-Day itinerary
A clear daily overview of your Patagonia experience, including hiking routes, logistics, meals, and overnight stays.
Welcome to Patagonia. Upon arrival, we will meet you at the airport or bus terminal and transfer you to your hotel in Puerto Natales. Later, you will receive a pre-trek briefing with your guide, including route details, gear checks, logistics, and final recommendations before entering Torres del Paine.
No meals included
Begin the day with an early transfer to Torres del Paine National Park. Once at the Welcome Center, complete your registration and start the hike toward Base Torres through the Ascencio Valley, passing forest, mountain terrain, and the final boulder field before reaching the iconic Towers viewpoint. After your box lunch, return along the same trail to Central Camping.
Hiking Time: 7–8 hours • Distance: 20 km / 12.4 miles • Elevation Gain: ~700 m / 2,300 ft
Meals: Breakfast, Box lunch & dinner
After breakfast, follow the trail east along Lake Nordenskjöld, with views of Mount Almirante Nieto, hanging glaciers, open valleys, and turquoise lake waters. Continue across streams and rolling terrain toward your overnight sector at Francés or Cuernos, depending on availability.
Hiking Time: 5–6 hours • Distance: 15 km / 9.3 miles • Elevation Gain: ~400 m / 1,312 ft
Meals: Breakfast, box lunch & dinner
Start early for one of the most scenic sections of the W Trek. From Francés or Cuernos, hike toward Italiano and continue into the French Valley, where the trail climbs through rocky terrain and forest toward the French Plateau viewpoint. From there, enjoy views of Los Cuernos, turquoise glacial lagoons, and hanging glaciers on the eastern face of Paine Grande before descending back to the main trail and continuing to Paine Grande.
Hiking Time: 7–8 hours • Distance: 14 km / 8.7 miles • Elevation Gain: ~400 m / 1,310 ft
Breakfast, box lunch, and dinner included.
Hike from Paine Grande toward Grey Sector, passing Laguna Los Patos and several open viewpoints toward Grey Lake, floating icebergs, and the surrounding mountains. The trail continues through forested sections before reaching Grey Refuge. In the afternoon, you can take a short walk to the Grey Glacier viewpoint.
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours • Distance: 11 km / 6.8 miles • Elevation Gain: ~400 m / 1,310 ft
Breakfast, box lunch, and dinner included.
Optional add-ons: Grey Glacier ice hike $365 or Grey Lake kayak $289 per person.
Hike back from Grey Sector to Paine Grande, enjoying a final section of trail with views of Grey Lake and the surrounding mountains. From Paine Grande, take the catamaran across Lake Pehoé and continue by overland transfer back to Puerto Natales after completing the W Trek.
Hiking Time: 4–5 hours • Distance: 11 km / 6.8 miles • Elevation Gain: ~400 m / 1,310 ft
Breakfast and box lunch included.
Optional add-ons: Grey Glacier ice hike $365 or Grey Lake kayak $289 per person.
Depending on your departure time, your transfer will take you from your hotel to the airport or bus station for your next journey. This marks the end of your Guided W Trek program in Torres del Paine.
Breakfast included
What’s included in this experience?
Accommodation
Everything arranged before your arrival.
- 2 hotel nights in Puerto Natales (with breakfast)
- 4 campsite nights in Torres del Paine
- Pre-set camping gear
Logistics
Transportation and park coordination.
- Round-trip airport & local transfers
- Entrance fee
- Secure luggage storage in Puerto Natales
Field Support
Local expertise throughout your journey.
- English speaking guide
- All meals included as per itinerary
- Complimentary trekking poles
Camping: Camping includes a two-person tent, sleeping mat and sleeping bag.
Refugios: Refugios have shared rooms. Some include sleeping bags and pillows, while others include sheets, blankets and pillows.
International and domestic flights, travel insurance, personal expenses, gratuities, and services not specifically listed in the itinerary are not included.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers about logistics, accommodation, hiking difficulty, and how the experience works inside Torres del Paine.
Is this a guided W Trek?
Yes. The main hiking days of the W Trek are led by a bilingual trekking guide, including Base Torres, French Valley, and Grey Glacier. Arrival and departure days focus on transfers, accommodation, briefing, and logistics before and after the trek.
What is included in the price?
The program includes accommodation, meals during the trek, guided hiking days, scheduled program transfers, catamaran tickets, route planning, and local support. Camping equipment and hiking poles are included when the camping option is selected.
Travel insurance are not included.
What fitness level is required for this trek?
This W Trek is rated moderate to challenging. It is suitable for active travelers with good physical condition and previous day hiking experience. Daily hikes include varied terrain, elevation gain, and long walking days, but no technical climbing is required.
Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts and ends in Puerto Natales. We coordinate the scheduled transfers, hotel nights in town, and transportation to and from Torres del Paine National Park as part of the confirmed itinerary.
Start planning your Patagonia trip
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