Trekking to Paine and Fitz Roy
15 days/ 14 nights
El Calafate-El Chaltén-Puerto Natales- Torres del Paine
Season: November to March
Day 1 El Calafate.
Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hotel. During the next few days, we explore Los Glaciares National Park, declared a Natural Heritage Site and Torres del Paine National Park, selected as one of the New Eight World Wonders according to National Geographic.
Day 2 El Calafate/ El Chaltén (B, D)
Departure to El Chaltén. Arrival and accommodation. Time at leisure.
Day 3 El Chaltén (B,L,D)
Today we go on a classic and unforgettable trek to Torre Lagoon, enjoying surprising views of Torre Hill.
Walking time: 7-8
Day 4 El Chaltén (B, L,D)
We move to El Pilar and we start the trekking to De Los Tres Lagoon to finally reach the base of Mount Fitz
Roy.
Walking time: 8-9 hours
Day 5 El Chaltén (B, L, D)
Today we take Pliegue Tumbado trek, walking through one of the less crowded paths of the national park.
Walking time: 7-8 hours
Day 6 El Chaltén/ El Calafate (B)
At due time, transfer to El Calafate.
Day 7 El Calafate (B, L)
Today we walk on Perito Moreno Glacier, crawling through cracks and exploring the peculiar ice landscape. Then we go to the walkways and admire the glaciers from another perspective.
Day 8 El Calafate/ Puerto Natales (B)
In the morning, departure to Puerto Natales. Arrival and accommodation.
Day 9 Puerto Natales/ Paine Grande Refuge (B,L,D)
Today we sail to Bernardo O Higgins Park, to admire Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers. We arrive at Pueblo Serrano by zodiac, and then at Pudeto, to sail Lake Pehoe and reach the refuge.
Day 10 Paine Grande Refuge (B, L, D)
We begin the famous “W Trekking Circuit”, moving on Grey Glacier direction. At first, to the viewpoint, then to the refuge and finally to the glacier.
Walking time: 7-8 hours
Day 11 Paine Grande Refuge/ Los Cuernos (B, L, D)
Today we walk from Paine Grande Refuge to Los Cuernos, and we explore the Francés Valley.
Walking time: 6 hours
Day 12 Los Cuernos Refuge (B, L, D)
We dedicate this day to Bader Valley, one of the still unexplored valleys of the park, with views to Torre Sur, Torre Central and Almirante Nieto.
Walking time: 6 hours
Day 13 Los Cuernos Refuge/ Chilean Refuge (B, L, D)
We walk from Los Cuernos to Chilean Refuge, admiring Lake Nordenskjöld.
Walking time: 5-6 hours
Day 14 Chilean Refuge / Las Torres Refuge (B, L ,D)
Early in the morning, departure to Torres Del Paine base, where we try to admire the sunrise. Later we begin the trail to Las Torres Refuge, where we end the “W”.
Walking time: 5-6 hours
Day 15 Torres de Paine/ El Calafate (B)
In the morning, return to El Calafate. Arrival and transfer to the airport to board the scheduled flight.
