6-Day W Trek in Torres del Paine with Grey Glacier and Base Torres

6 Days Round trip from Puerto Natales Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Take on the classic W Trek through Torres del Paine's most iconic valleys and viewpoints
02 Get up close to the immense Grey Glacier and cross suspension bridges above the ice
03 Trek into the dramatic French Valley amphitheatre as part of the park's signature route
04 Reach Base de las Torres on an unforgettable dawn approach beneath Patagonia's granite "teeth"
05 Start and finish in Puerto Natales with an expedition briefing, gear shakedown, and onward planning

Take on Patagonia's legendary W Trek in Torres del Paine on a six-day journey built around granite spires, hanging glaciers, and big-sky weather. Starting and ending in Puerto Natales, you'll meet your guide for a full briefing and gear check before heading into the park to trace the classic W route across its most iconic valleys and viewpoints. From the Grey Glacier to the French Valley amphitheatre and the unforgettable approach to Base de las Torres, each day is focused on dramatic landscapes, hiking highlights, and the shared rhythm of a true trekking adventure.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Punta Arenas, El Calafate, Puerto Natales City, Torres del Paine National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Puerto Natales and Expedition Briefing

Arrive in Puerto Natales, the low, corrugated-iron town on Last Hope Sound where every conversation is about weather and every window frames a mountain. Meet your guide and group this evening for the expedition briefing: route, forecast, and a gear shakedown, with rentals arranged on the spot for anything missing. Then enjoy king crab and calafate sours on the waterfront. Sleep well; the W begins at dawn.

Day 02

Into the Park from Lago Pehoé to Refugio Grey

Into the park - Lago Pehoé to Refugio Grey.

Day 03

Grey Glacier and the Bridges to Paine Grande

The Grey Glacier - bridges over the ice to Paine Grande.

Day 04

French Valley Amphitheatre to Los Cuernos

The French Valley - the amphitheatre to Los Cuernos.

Day 05

Base de las Torres and Return to Puerto Natales

Base de las Torres - the dawn towers to Puerto Natales.

Day 06

Puerto Natales Departure

Breakfast with legs that have opinions and a camera roll that needs its own backup drive. The expedition ends this morning: onward buses run to Punta Arenas for flights, or across the border to El Calafate for those continuing to the Argentine side; we're glad to help you plan either. You came for a letter of the alphabet; you leave with the best walk of your life.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Puerto Natales 4 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Puerto Natales hotel (nights 1 and 5, private rooms) and three trailside refugios (Grey, Paine Grande, and Los Cuernos) in shared bunk rooms with all bedding provided
The Lago Pehoé catamaran crossing (Day 2); the Grey Glacier trail and suspension bridges (Day 3); the French Valley to Mirador Británico (Day 4); the dawn ascent to Base de las Torres (Day 5); Torres del Paine park entrance and all park transfers
Four hiking days, approximately 11-24 km per day on marked but rugged trails; you carry a daypack only: physical rating high, technical rating none
Licensed English-speaking Patagonia trekking guide throughout, with radio, first-aid kit, and the park's best weather instincts
Full board on trek: cooked breakfasts, packed trail lunches, and three-course refugio dinners (Days 2-4), plus hotel breakfasts; Puerto Natales dinners free for king crab missions