French Valley & Grey Glacier - Torres del Paine

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Puerto Natales - Hike to Grey
2 stops
1
Puerto Natales
Departure from Puerto Natales at 7:30 on a regular bus service to Torres del Paine.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
2
Lago Pehoe
From this place the bus will depart towards the Torres del Paine National Park, exactly to the Pudeto sector to board the Hielos Patagónico catamaran, which will sail for approximately 35 minutes through Lake Pehoé, arriving directly at the Paine Grande refuge. From here the walk to Gray begins. The journey begins through a narrow and winding valley that leads to Laguna Los Patos. As you continue advancing, you will begin to see parts of the immense Southern Ice Field, as well as the ice floes of Gray Lake. After passing the sometimes very windy viewpoint, the path descends through a mountainous forest until reaching the Gray refuge. From here, if you continue walking for about 10 minutes, you will reach the Gray Glacier Viewpoint, where you will find yourself face to face with one of the arms of Campo de Hielo Sur. Dinner will be served at the shelter between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Day off in Grey
1 stop
3
Torres del Paine National Park
For an unforgettable view of the Gray Glacier, this day you can reserve about 3 to 4 hours in the morning (round trip) past the refuge in the direction of the famous hanging bridges. It is by far the best viewpoint of the Glacier. In addition to contemplating the impressive ice, you can see the depths of the ravines formed by the rivers and waterfalls that come from the Olguín Cord. If you are lucky, you will be able to see ice calving from the Glacier into the cold waters of Gray Lake. In the afternoon you can do some of the activities such as ice walking or Kayaking in Gray Glacier.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Grey to Paine Grande Hike
1 stop
4
Torres del Paine
Enjoy breakfast in the Gray refuge dining room and don't forget to order your box lunch. In case you missed the suspension bridges the day before, you can take the morning to go and explore the spectacular panoramic views of Gray Glacier. Or do some of the Kayak Ice Hiking activities in Gray Glacier. Today you will walk the same trail to go back to Paine Grande. Rest and enjoy dinner in the refuge's dining room.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Trekking to the French Valley - Catamaran - Return to Puerto Natales
2 stops
5
Lake Pehoé
Today's walk will be round trip, starting and ending in Paine Grande. Travel to the heart of the park, bordering the blue waters of Lake Skottsberg. After approximately 2.5 hours of walking, you will arrive at the Italian camp (park ranger), where you will begin your journey to the French Valley. Climb large rocks and then continue through the forest until you reach the Mirador Francés. Here, you will be rewarded with incredible views of Los Cuernos, turquoise glacial lagoons and amazing hanging glaciers that tumble down the east face of Paine Grande Mountain (3,050 m.a.s.l.). If you are lucky, you can hear the loud noise of the glacier and the water falling, and it is also very common to witness an avalanche. Enjoy your box lunch and the well-deserved rest. Descend along the same path towards the Italian camp and then towards the Paine Grande refuge.
10 hours • Admission ticket free
6
Puerto Natales
At 5:30 p.m. You must take the catamaran that will take you back to Pudeto, where you must board the regular bus at 6:00 p.m. bound for Puerto Natales.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• You must be in a good physical condition.
• We recommend you to bring: road map (that will be given at the entrance of the park), thermic water bottle (minimum 1 liter), first-aid kit, torch, compass o GPS, Anti-UV sunglasses, trekking shoes, impermeable clothes, solar cream, cargo trousers, tent and sleeping bag, windbreaker, hat, thick socks, gloves, polar sweaters.

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