Complete Guide to Hiking the W Circuit in Torres del Paine (ALL You NEED to Know)
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
- I have put together a guide about the W Trek Circuit in Torres del Paine National Park! Last November, I spent a total of four days hiking over 50 miles through some of the most beautiful landscapes in Chilean Patagonia. Before booking my trip, it was a bit confusing which website to book my campsites, how to get to the park and what I could expect on the trail so with this video I explain everything you need to know from start to finish! How to get to Torres del Paine, where to book your campsites/hotels, what to expect on each section of the hike, as well as many helpful tips!
0:00 Intro
1:30 How to get to Torres del Paine National Park
2:48 How to book Hotels & Campsites
5:44 Day 1 Itinerary: Hike to Granite Towers
8:25 Day 2 Itinerary: Hike to French Valley
11:30 Day 3 Itinerary: Hike to Paine Grande
13:35 Day 4 Itinerary: Hike to Grey Glacier
16:03: Full Cost Breakdown & Final Thoughts
► Hotel & Campsite reservations:
• Vertice www.vertice.travel/en/
• Las Torres lastorres.com/en/
► Bus Companies:
• Bus Sur www.bussur.com/
• Bus Fernandez busesfernandez.com/
► Domestic Flights:
• Sky Airlines www.skyairline.com/english
• Jetsmart www.jetsmart.com/us/en/
• LATAM www.latamairlines.com/us/en
► Boat Ferry Schedule
• torres-del-paine.org/catamara...
► W Circuit Map
• www.alltrails.com/trail/chile...
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Hope you enjoyed this guide I put together on how to PLAN and BOOK your W Trek in Torres del Paine National Park! Let me know in the comments anything else you would like to know!
That was such a well put together video. Well done explaining everything - I will definitely bookmark this for my future planning!
Such an awesome video. You deserve million views.
Thank you for your kind words! I wish i did!
Great video. Excellent information and photography! Well done.
Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it!
Brawo Luke flaga piekna , widoki super - my ruszamy luty 25 Dzieki za info
To tak juz pod jesień co? Będzięcie mieli kolorowe widoki, bawcie się dobrze!
This was the most informative W trek summary I have seen so far. Thank you!
Thank you very much! I’m happy it was helpful to you!
Wow, this may be one of the best videos to date! You explained everything so well and the visuals were just perfect, thank you so much for all the hard work you put into your videos!
Thank you so much, that means a lot. I plan on making more types of these videos in the future:)
I don’t see how you could go on a trip like that and not come back a changed man! Life changing adventure!
I tell ya, after every trip I feel like I become a better person. Learning about new places and cultures just keeps opening up my eyes and makes me a better person
Suuuuuuper great video, amazingly informative! Thank you!
I’m happy you like it and that it hopefully has helped you plan an amazing trip to Torres del Paine!
Thank you for the video. It's very useful.
Glad you liked it, have an amazing trip!
Thank you so much for posting this information. Great video!!
Glad it was helpful to you !
Good tips! thanks for sharing mate
I’m glad this was helpful!
Thank you for the full details of W track, much appreciated.
You’re welcome! I’m glad it helped!
Can't wait to go there!!! 😍
I hope this video will help you plan your trip! Have an amazing time!🏔️
Very, very, very beautiful. Thank you for take us this landscapes. And thank you for your work filming go and come back for the camera😊
Perfec photo composition.
Thank you so much for watching! I’m glad the video has helped you and that you enjoyed it!😊
Great guide, man! I did this trek with my wife in Jan 2023, in the same direction as you. I think E->W has a lot of advantages despite being less travelled (I think).
One note about the wind: we got unlucky and experienced a few days around PG and grey with high winds. It can get seriously crazy, we got literally knocked over multiple times, and at PG I saw a few people whose tents collapsed in the night! Definitely something everyone should think about and prepare for as it's so unpredictable!
I appreciate that and congrats to you two! It’s an unbelievable place! I found especially hiking between Camp Frances and Paine Grande, there were large groups hiking W -> E and it would have just been harder to pass them! E -> W is by far the better option, in my opinion!
The winds there are crazy! When I woke up early in the morning to hike from Paine Grande to the bridges past Grey Glacier, I hiked against the winds, it was the most intense hike I’ve ever done but something I will NEVER forget! Next up, hopefully El Chalten in the near future!
@@LukeGeeTravels that stretch from PG to grey is definitely an experience, we still remember it and laugh about it now and then! never experienced anything quite like it. wishing you some more good trips in the future and hope you make it out to chalten!
@mwd0884 it’s not pleasant to be almost blown away but those are the kinds of memories neither of us will ever forget! Thank you for stopping by my channel, wish you many amazing travels in 2024!
hope you get more subs and views.. I was able to visit El Chalten in November 2023.
I appreciate the kind words! El Chalten is another place I’d love to visit and Perito Glacier! One day!
Surprised there’s such little snow on the mountains. What season and month did you go?
I went in November, so that is late spring/ beginning of summer. Fantastic time! Perfect temperatures, not a lot of people, and we didn’t encounter crazy winds that Patagonia is known for
Absolutely 💯 beautiful 😍.
Thank you for watching!
Such a helpful video, thank you so much!
We hope to hike Patagonia during our backpacking trip to South America. Do you know if it is possible to leave luggage in Puerto Natales?
I’m so happy to hear that this was helpful! YES you can! I left my luggage with my bed & breakfast host and she didn’t charge me anything although I left a small tip! Let me know if you have any other questions
NM I figured it out!
If you need anything else, let me know! It can be confusing/overwhelming so I tried my best to explain it all
Hi Luke, thank you so much for such detail video, I plan to visit in March 2024, arrived Punta Arena and rent a car to Puerto Natales , should I book 4 nights ahead in Hotel Las Torres and do the hikes each day to Torres Del Paine back to hotel and the next day to Mirador Britanico , next day Siera Del Torro and last day Lago Grey ? OR, to stay in camp site is a must ? Please let me know so i can book my hotel and we plan to drive by ourself, is there any parking for private car ?
Hello! No, it is not necessary to book campsite. You can stay in Hotel Las Torres and do each of these as day hikes. If you want to do Mirador Britanico, I HIGHLY SUGGEST you take the ferry from Pudeto to Paine Grande and hike from there - it will be about 17 miles ROUNDTRIP. To visit Grey Glacier, again, take ferry from Pudeto to Paine Grande and hike to the glacier - another 14 miles Roundtrip. Ultimately, you can take a boat tour to Grey glacier and consider doing ice climbing, another great way to experience it. Let me know if you have other question, anything I can do to help!
how cold would it be in Nov? I am planning a trip there next month and just wondering whether a light down jacket would suffice? Thanks!
I went in november of last year and I would HIGHLY recommend layers, base layer and some kind of outer shell. The weather is unpredictable and it can get chilly. Light jacket, in my opinion, will not be enough
I will be there in early February. What type hiking pants you wore? Heavy nylon or heavier fabric,? On the winday days you wear a pair of polypro botoms for added warmth
You’re looking into end of the summer months but never underestimate the weather there! In the mornings, when it was chilly, i wore simple swear pants. For added warmth i would recommend leggings underneath and some sort of outer shell/windbreaker that’s also water proof! I was never cold during the day or ar night. Hope this helps!
What's your backpack size? Do you think a 28L would be enough? Was it easy to do it self guided?
The backpack I have is Osprey 65L which I use for my travels whether it’s backpacking or International.
Self guided is very straightforward on the W trek, there are facilities in every campsites for shower and food. It depends what you want to do. If you plan on renting a rental/sleeping bag in each of the campsites then a 28L pack is more than enough for food/clothes/camera. I would just recommend bringing plenty of your own food as the options are limited. You can have nice warm meals in the refugios so it’s all up to you!
Thanks for the reply. I will be staying at the refugios and buying the food there, so the backpack is mostly for food/clothes
@LoLzEx123 then you should be perfectly fine! Definitely bring layers because the weather is unpredictable! Not sure what route you’re taking but consider East to West, less crowded. Majority of the people start at Paine Grande, I started at Las Torres
Will do. I will be doing the exact route you did on your video. It was very helpful, thanks!
so how do you get back once you are finished trekking? What are the option to get back to civilization? :)
If you are finishing in Paine Grande, like I did, you would take the catamaran back to Estancia Pudeto ~ $20USD and from there, the buses will take you back to Puerto Natales. There are about 2-3 rides per day, depending on the season. Hope this helps!
Hi Luke nice informative videos!, just want to ask if the hotel & campsite reservations you recommended (Vertice & Las Torres) are they direct booking to the accomodations? they seem to be offering tours with hotels, packages so I am not sure if I am booking straight to the hotel/campsites, please help! thanks in advance! - Arnold
Hi Arnold, you can book strictly campsites/hotels via their website by going to reservations! I think the packages are unnecessary and you can book every campsite/refugio individually! Hope this helps, let me know if you have any other questions
Thank you for your reply luke, I am planning to go also in November and yes will do ask you questions if I need help 😀
It looks amazing. Loved all the information. Planing to do this but i only get September off. Do you recommend August and September.
Thank you Juan! August going into September is the end of winter/beginning of spring so temperatures will be a bit cooler. On the plus side, it should be a lot less busier which would also mean lower prices and greater availability for you. I don’t think that’s a bad idea. I always try to travel around shoulder season. BE SURE TO CHECK the opening dates of certain campsites!
What month did you go?
@@juanmoreno5418 I visited towards the end of November of last year. For me, the weather was absolutely perfect
Hi Luke, awesome video. I'm planning to do the O trek during this New Year. Just wondering how do you book your park permit?
Once you have your camping/lodge reservations, you will have to go to aspticket.cl websites (you can change the menu to English) and select Parque Nacional Torres del Paine and purchase there. It must be purchased 24h prior to you visiting the park. I also believe, if you are coming from Puerto Natales, you can visit one of the tour agencies and they can help you there as well.
@@LukeGeeTravels Thanks Luke! That's very helpful. I'm staying at Dickson - Los Perros - Paine Grande - Cuernos. So I would be doing like 25km a day. Is this doable?
@@CrazyHikers The hike to Dickson will be long but it's relatively flat so that's fine. Dickson - Perros is a smart choice because you'll have a big climb ahead of you. Hiking from Los Perros to Paine Grande is, again a long hike. I would consider staying in Grey to ENJOY the scenery because it is absolutely magical. Staying in Paine Grande is beautiful, it's also very busy but you'll enjoy it. Staying in Cuernos when you visit Mirador Britanico and French Valley is smart although I would look into Camp Frances because it is closer. Then you can hike from Camp Frances to Refugio Chileno, stay the night, and go a day hike to Mirador Las Torres for sunrise! End it in an epic way. You're flying half way across the world, last thing you want to do is RUSH!
@@LukeGeeTravels Thanks a lot for the info! Really helps with my planning. The campgrounds are mostly booked, so the last night I will be staying in luxury which would be nice
@@CrazyHikers Hotel Las Torres? That would looks very nice and I’ve heard great things about it! If that’s where you are staying, it’s about 14 miles roundtrip to Mirador las Torres. My only regret was not seeing sunrise on the granite peaks but overall, i cant complain! You will have a blast and what a way to ring in the New Year!
Hi, which month did you go there?
I visited end of November, it’s their spring season. Summers can get extremely windy!
If I know where I want to stay each night do I book through Vertice or Las Torres? Or can I book direct?
If you are looking to do the W trek, Vertice operates the following campsites: Refugio Grey and Paine Grande. Las Torres operates: Central, Refugio Chileno, Refugio Cuernos and French Valley. Wherever you decide to camp is the website you would need to book with. Hope this helps!
Great video! But where did you fly from?
I flew in from Chicago. Chicago - Toronto - Santiago. And then from there i flew to Punta Arenas
hey Luke what month did you book your trip ? pleas
I booked mine in July. You will have to check with both Vertice and Las Torres because they open up booking at different times!
La señal 4G o 5G estaba disponible?
Es posible comprar wifi en los refugios.