Incredible day hike in torres del paine laidback trip. For this activity reservations in advance are required. In this article, i will explain how to get to glacier grey the cheap way requires minimum 2 days and the expensive way 1 day about the activity and some pro tips. Torres del paine national park is pristine and remote one of the most stunning wilderness areas in the world.
One way guided hike to glacier grey optional ice hike or kayak excursion must book in advance. How to hike the torres del paine w trek without a tour 20192020. W trek torres del paine, patagonias most famous hike by. This mighty glacier forks like a snake tongue as it reaches the edge of the magnificent grey lake. Ice hike grey glacier torres del paine fantastico sur. Usually people will build the ice hike into their w trek itinerary, or we can arrange to bring you over from hotel grey early am whereupon you can do the activity and the. Here the glacier guides will have an introductory chat, and explain the route, the time the tour will take and also test the equipment, and adjust it correctly for each passenger.
Torres del paine hiking trails are some of the best hiking trails on the continent, if not the world. Grey glacier is a glacier in the southern patagonian ice field, just west of the cordillera del paine. Jun 17, 2016 if youre planning to visit chiles famous national park torres del paine, hiking is probably high on your list. This glacier grey ice hiking experience is a one of a kind adventure, only torres del paine can offer. It got its name after three granite peaks of the paine mountain range that look like towers torres from spanish is tower. Hiking in torres del paine national park is one of the absolute highlights of a visit to patagonia i should know, ive done it twice. During our guided trip to patagonia, we hiked the famous w trek with g adventures as part of the most recent bearfoot theory group trip. For all its beauty and grandeur, hiking in torres del paine can be a very accessible activity. Torres del paine w trek refugio reservations by experience. Torres del paine the w trek in chile, south america g. Glacier grey leave puerto natales with the early bus 15. Ice hike in torres del paine on top of glacier grey, operated from the base near to refugio grey. Before dividing in two at its front end, the glacier is 6 kilometers wide and over 30 meters high.
Mar 05, 2015 grey glacier in the torres del paine national park, patagonia heiko beyerrobert harding a trail of luminous blue icebergs in the milky lake below our path gave clues as to the sight that was to come a magical, jagged river of ice spilling forth from misty mountains. Note that all tours are subject to weather conditions. Ultimate guide to hiking the w trek in torres del paine. Please note that you must book your place in the campsite well in advance. Torres del paine is even more spectacular in person than the photos youve. The complete guide to the w trek in torres del paine, chile. Ice hike on glacier grey patagonia dreaming travel blog. How to hike the w in torres del paine trekking guide.
The best day hikes in torres del paine days to come. Torres del paine is home to hotels and other accommodations, so you can find something with the amenities youre looking for. Information on times as well as duration is shown below. As one of the few unspoiled corners of the world, hiking in torres del paine national park is one of the most thrilling adventures.
Get up early around 6 am to be driven from your hotel in puerto natales to torres del paine national park. Torres del paine national park why grey glacier made me give up my pledge to stop drinking the best thing about being a hard partier in my late teen years is that i was not much of a drinker in adulthood. Torres del paine national park is adorned with beautiful vegetation, including the evergreen embothrium coccineum, which produces vivid red flowers grouped in corymbs, and calceolaria uniflora, of striking shape and colors. Back in march 2016, i walked the torres del paine w trek as part of a tour around patagonia and was so struck by the park that i returned in march 2017 to hike the full o circuit. A small and cozy hut, with a privileged access to the grey glacier and is part of the w trek and circuit hikes. Incredible day hikes in the torres del paine national park. Jul 11, 2018 this spectacular chilean region offers some of the best trekking in the world. This free guide enables you to hike the w in torres del paine on your own by. Spend four days walking through stunning landscapes surrounding grey glacier, french valley, and the imposing three towers. Read our travel guide on how to get to the hikes trailhead from puerto natales, where to stay, what to pack and tips on how to best enjoy the hike to grey glacier without trekking the multiday w trek. This is the best guide to the torres del paine w trek and circuit treks. Book campsites beforehand and bring a printed booking confirmation. How to hike the torres del paine w trek without a tour 2019. It is on one end of the w trekking circuit, the best known and.
Ice hike at glacier grey torres del paine national park. Grey glacier is another of the iconic sights of torres del paine, located at the western end of the w trek. Mar 29, 2020 easy day hikes in torres del paine mirador cuernossalto grande. Everything you need to know to trek patagonias torres del paine. In 20, national geographic ranked torres del paine national park in chile as the fifth most beautiful place in the world. Dec 14, 2017 doing ice hike on glacier grey in torres del paine national park is an incredible experience, and if you have the time to do it, i give it all my recommendations. Below us lay the eightmile expanse of grey glacier spread out like an icy sea. W trek in patagonia circuit tour, 5 days guided in torres del paine. Ice hike glacier grey torres del paine by experience chile. Torres del paine s w trek is celebrated by active travellers globally as one of the most scenic treks anywhere.
The park has 7 documented species of orchidaceae, including chloraea magellanica. This trail makes hiking torres del paine look literally like a walk in the park. Since i last hiked on grey glacier the access has changed where now you have to hike 1 hr approx overland along the nunatak to reach the glacier. Easy and moderate day hikes in torres del paine travel. Torres del paine national park is a huge part of chiles fame, which is boosted by the truly humbling sight of glacier grey. Hi, the first ice hike begins at 0830 and the excursion lasts 5 hrs approx. Highlights iconic view of the torres themselves and seeing glacier grey in all its glory. The complete guide to the w trek in torres del paine, chile stingy. Jettisoned icebergs are dispersed across the lake by frigid katabatic winds which hurtle down from the southern patagonian icefield. Torres del paine o circuit trek guided tour wildland trekking. How to prepare for hiking in torres del paine, chile back.
This shelter is few minutes away from the glacier grey, which emerges from the southern ice fields. Hiking glacier grey is one of the most specular activities you can partake in, partly because of the beautiful region the glacier is located in. Ice hike grey glacier w circuit fantastico sur torres del paine. The tour begins at grey glacier base camp, located on the northeast coast of lago gray. Find hotels near mirador glacier grey, torres del paine expedia. A oneday hike to grey glacier was challenging but also our favorite trek in torres del paine, an amazingly picturesque national park in chiles patagonia. It is also a different way to experience torres del paine from the usual trekking the w or las torres and show you a unique perspective of this spectacular area. Apr 26, 2018 hiking to grey glacier in torres del paine is for many a bucket list adventure. The starting point is right above lago pehoe where you can find a big parking lot. We can also make a program for you based at puerto natales with daily excursions into torres del paine to the different trail heads. The ice hike lasts 5 hours and there are departures in the morning and afternoon from november until march. Mirador grey grey viewpoint provides an excellent viewing platform across grey lake and is the most popular place from which to see the impressive glacier. Grey glacier is a great day hike in the torres del paine national park. It is located in southern patagonia, chile the total area of the park 181 400 ha.
Jul 01, 2019 a oneday hike to grey glacier was challenging but also our favorite trek in torres del paine, an amazingly picturesque national park in chiles patagonia. Harriet thinks this is a great activity and everyone should add it onto a trek in torres del paine. Please inform hotel lago grey of your expected arrival time in advance. Read our travel guide on how to get to the hikes trailhead from puerto natales, where to stay, what to pack and tips on how to best enjoy the h.
We spent four days and three nights in and around torres del paine and took in the amazing scenery of wild and rugged patagonia. It offers great hiking experience in patagonia, stunning scenery, good facilities and a moderate level of difficulty. Glacier grey puerto natales 2020 all you need to know. Nov, 2019 the w trek in torres del paine national park is a good compromise between short day hikes and the long ocircuit. And one of the most spectacular hikes you can do there is a thrilling ice hike on glacier grey with bigfoot patagonia, the only licensed vendor in torres del paine. Mirador base torres, mirador britanico, valle frances and glaciar grey. Sure, id enjoy a cocktail or two every once in a while, but i virtually never got drunk. Guests are advised to book their excursions and tours as soon as they book an all inclusive room. You can also stay in hotels, certainly at the eastern end at the las torres trail head. The navigation to the gray glacier is one of the mustsee excursions during your visit to the torres del paine national park. W trek premium, w trek classic, w trek active and w trek alternative. It was day three of an eightday trek on the o circuit in torres del paine, the chilean national. The paine o circuit highlights the best features of the park, while including the famous wtrek.
Unfortunately for me, torres del paine represents one of my travel regrets from our big trip. Details of this experience go back to simpler times and forget that modern day society exists. Grey glacier hike in torres del paine sling adventures. Mirador glacier grey is located in an area of torres del paine that travelers like for its lakeside setting, bars, and hiking. This campsite is located just minutes from the grey glacier, which flows from the southern ice fields. Discover the 5 days w trek torres del paine and live the authentic patagonia. Your main objective, after a 3hr 30min trek, will be to arrive at the viewpoint of the huge grey glacier, emerging from the southern ice field. Harriet from swoop recently returned from torres del paine where she spent an afternoon ice hiking on glacier grey. The grey glacier as seen on the w trek route the w trek on torres del paine leads hikers along the side of lago grey. While you will still need to book campsites with directly with conaf, vertice. Cross pehoe lake in a mediumsized boat and reach paine refuge, where youll start the trek.
It is on one end of the w trekking circuit, the best known and busiest of torres del paine national park, and you can access it walking from the shelter vertice paine grande, or in catamaran from the hosteria lago grey. Take to the trails, paddle or cruise through the frigid waters, or climb the solid ice walls there are plenty of ways to experience glacier grey and not one of them will disappoint. By early 2012, backtoback diagnoses of diabetes and acid reflux had me swearing off alcohol for. While many seasoned hikers come here to take on the challenging 4day patagonian wtrek, there are a number of great and more accessible day hikes in the torres del paine national park. The complete guide to hiking in torres del paine, chile. Hiking to grey glacier in torres del paine is for many a bucket list adventure. Heres a quick sixday trip thats simply perfect as an addon to other patagonian adventures. With dramatic granite spires, immense glaciers, and glistening turquoise lakes, torres del paine has all the ingredients for an unforgettable and rugged adventure. Puerto natales bus pudeto ferry paine grande grey glacier, 11km6,8 miles. While the trek alone is challenging enough, the real contest.
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