Expedition No. 001 · hike

Torres del Paine W Circuit — Refugio Trek

Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

Hosting since
2026
Standards met
9/11 quality checks
Duration120 Hours
Capacity8 Guests
Riskmoderate
Torres del Paine W Circuit — Refugio Trek

The Narrative

"You round the last moraine and the Torres punch straight out of the earth — it never gets old, not on my hundredth time."

Five days trekking the classic W between granite spires, hanging glaciers and turquoise lakes — sleeping in cozy refugios each night.

Walk the most iconic route in Chilean Patagonia at a sustainable pace with a certified local guide. Each day unlocks one arm of the "W": the base of the Torres at dawn, French Valley beneath hanging glaciers, and Grey Glacier's calving blue ice wall. Nights are spent in warm mountain refugios with hot meals, drying rooms and shared bunk rooms — no tent needed. Small group of 8 keeps the trail experience personal and low-impact.

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Meet Your Host

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Hosted by Drue

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Itinerary

Puerto Natales → Refugio Chileno

Base of the Torres → Los Cuernos

French Valley

Cuernos → Paine Grande → Refugio Grey

Glacier lookouts → return

What’s Included

  • 65L expedition backpack
  • Trekking poles
  • Sleeping bag liner
  • Refugio bedding
  • First-aid kit
  • Satellite communicator

What to Bring

  • Waterproof hiking boots (broken in)
  • 3-layer shell jacket
  • Insulated puffy
  • Base layers (merino)
  • Sun hat & buff
  • 1L water bottle x2
  • Headlamp
  • Personal toiletries

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Torres del Paine National Park, Chile

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