Overview
Explore valleys, lakes and mountains far from summer’s crowds on this Torres del Paine winter experience. Perfect for hikers, photographers, birdwatchers and outdoorsy folk of all types, this 3-day program takes you to the Towers, Grey Lake, Salto Grande waterfall, Pingo Valley plus prime spots for wildlife watching.
Trip Highlights
• Three days hiking in Torres del Paine • Trek to the Towers lookout • Crisp, snowy landscapes • Observe condors and eagles in flight • See Andean deer and native birds • Hike to Grey Lake and Pingo Valley • Stay in Refugios or hotels
Trip length: 3 Days
Trip level: II - Enthusiastic
Start / End: Puerto Natales
Spaces: Min 2 / Max 8 People
Season: MAY-JUNE-JULY-AUGUST-SEPTEMBER
Price: Request a Quote.
Itinerary
Day 1
Transfer to Torres del Paine — Round-trip hike to the Towers lookout
2 hours driving
8-10 hours hiking, 22km
1 hour driving
Night at Refugio or Hotel (BL-D)
Your private transfer will pick you up at your Puerto Natales hotel and take you to Torres del Paine National Park. Our destination today is the three Towers lookout point.
We’ll set out, following the Ascencio River into the Ascencio Valley. After an hour’s hike uphill, we’ll stop to admire the valley: its contours, textures and panoramic views of Lake Nordensjköld.
The next 2 hours take us through tall beech forests, past waterfalls, then up a huge terminal moraine (a ridge formed at a glacier’s end point).
After reaching the lookout point 900 meters above sea level, we’ll be rewarded by the arresting sight of the Towers themselves.
Here, take your time to take photos, have lunch and enjoy the incredible scenery. Once rested, we’ll descend along the same path and make our way to our lodgings
Day 2
Half day hike to Grey Lake- Half day hike to Pingo Valley
30 minutes by transfer each way
2 hours hike in the morning
3 hours hike in the afternoon
Night at Refugio or Hotel (B-BL-D)
This morning our destination is Grey Lake whose enormous glacier of the same name forms part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, a geological phenomenon that still guards many unexplored sections. The trail is short and flat, winding through beech forests where we may see Chilean flickers, torrent ducks and cachañas (Austral parakeets). We’ll cross a pebble beach and reach our viewpoint overlooking the lake and its blue floating icebergs and surrounding forests. Here, we’ll have lunch before setting off on our afternoon hike to Pingo Valley. This trail takes us to “Cascada los Salmones”, a waterfall where salmon are sometimes seen. Be alert as we return – you may see a huemul (Andean deer) hiding nearby. A transfer will take us back to our lodgings.
Day 3
Half-day hike to Los Cuernos lookout point – Half-day hike to Cerro Condor
1 hour transfer
2 hour hike in the morning, 2 hour hike in the afternoon
2 hour return transfer (B-BL)
A morning transfer will take us to Salto Grande Waterfall where we’ll begin our hike. Our first destination is the Paine Grande and Lake Nordensjköld lookout point. Here, we’ll have lunch before setting off for Cerro Condor along a path offering changing panoramic views of the Park and views of Pehoe Lake and twin granite peaks Los Cuernos from the summit. Have your cameras ready at the condor viewpoint: this is a prime spot for observing condors and black-chested buzzard eagles as they glide and soar above. You’ll later return along the same path and board your transfer to Puerto Natales.
Lodgins
Hotel Lago Grey
Located on the shore of Lago Grey, this ideally located and beautifully designed hotel is surrounded by forests of Lenga, Coihue and ñirres. From the dining room and sitting areas you will be astonished with breathtaking views of the deep blue icebergs floating on the lake´s quiet surface and the immense Glacier Grey in the distance. Each room offers a unique view and has modern amenities that make your stay a refreshing and a special treat during your Patagonia adventure.
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