Conquering the most epic trekking circuits in Patagonia


Trip description

The most adventurous hikers will realize a dream by undertaking the most austere trekking in the world. Go for 200 kilometres of trekking in the heart of the most impressive landscapes on the planet, between the famous Torres del Paine National Park and the Dents de Navarino

Day 1: Journey to the end of the world

Day 2: Dickson Trekking

Day 3: Trekking Perros

Day 4: Paso John Gardner

Day 5: Grey Trekking

Day 6: The French Valley

Day 7: Cuernos Trekking

Day 8: Trekking Base Torres

Day 9: Trip to Puerto Williams

Day 10: Departure from the Navarino Circuit

Day 11: Crossing the Dents de Navarino mountain range

Day 12: Guerrico Valley

Day 13: End of the Navarino trekking tour

Day 14: The return

Day 1 : Journey to the end of the world

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Landing at Punta Arenas. Take the road to Torres del Paine crossing the huge stretches of the pampas. Stop in Puerto Natales to discover this charming village on the banks of the fjord. Recharge your food for the next 7 days and, once the camping equipment has been prepared, take the road to Torres del Paine. The local fauna - guanacos, condors, ñandus ("emus" native) - will welcome you as you reach the most famous national park in Chilean Patagonia. Enter the park via Laguna Amarga and spend the night in the Las Torres area




Day 2 : Dickson Trekking



Las Torres sector, Torres del Paine. In the early morning, walk through Serón Woods: a peaceful warm-up for 32 kilometres of unforgettable trekking. Walk along the Paine River and pass through the Serón camp before starting the ascent that will lead you to a fantastic view of Lake Paine. You will then reach the lesser known part of the massif, walking through daisy fields before reaching the Dickson camp, for an average of 10 hours of walking. A well-deserved night on the lake awaits you!




Day 3 : Trekking Perros



Dickson Camp, Torres del Paine. This is a quieter day than the day before, which includes a 4-hour walk through a native forest. Take the time to admire the many views of the Dickson Glacier, where almost all of the lakes in the national park originate. After several hours of walking, the Perros glacier shows itself in all its splendour. Welcome to Campement Perros, a peaceful resting place for adventurers ready to embark on the ascent of Paso John Gardner the next day.




Day 4 : Paso John Gardner

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Perros Camp, Torres del Paine. This is perhaps the most spectacular day of the tour, with an unforgettable view of the Grey Glacier and the rest of the South Patagonian Icefields after the ascent of the famous John Gardner Paso, which takes you to an altitude of 1200 metres in the heart of a wild and windy mountain valley. Then follow the Glacier Grey for nearly 5 hours to reach the Grey camp where you will find refuge for the night.




Day 5 : Grey Trekking



Camp Grey, Torres Del Paine. Slowly move away from the ice fields on this moderately challenging 12-kilometre trek, along Lake Grey and hopefully see some spectacular drifting icebergs. Cross the lenga forest, which was burned in large part during a terrible fire in 2011. The arrival at the Paine Grande camp concludes the trekking.




Day 6 : The French Valley



Camp Paine Grande, Torres del Paine. Here you go on another trekking tour famous for its glaciers, snow-covered peaks and azure blue lakes. Walk along Lake Pehoe and cross the pampas for about 2 hours to reach the French Valley. Other charred trees testify to the tragic fire of 2011. The view of Mont Paine Grande - the largest in the region - will brighten you up as you progress through the valley to reach a viewpoint offering a breathtaking view of the surrounding lakes and the French Glacier. Go down through the valley again to reach the Cuernos camp.




Day 7 : Cuernos Trekking



Cuernos Camp, Torres del Paine. Look up and admire the granite peaks, symbols of Patagonia. Walk along Lake Nordenskjöld and its enchanting blue lake, crossing several suspension bridges that will undoubtedly remind you of Indiana Jones. Walk at the foot of the massif towards the Las Torres area, which will welcome you again before the final trekking.




Day 8 : Trekking Base Torres

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Las Torres sector, Torres del Paine. Early in the morning, take a walk for one of the most mythical hikes in Patagonia. Start climbing the Ascencio Valley - a breathtaking landscape - and cross the Lengas Forest, a southern tree characteristic of the region. All that remains is to climb the final moraine to reach the imposing viewpoint at the base of the towers, the granite peaks that give their name to the national park. You will enjoy a good rest after these 22 kilometres of walking; even more if you take the road again and stay in Puerto Natales.




Day 9 : Trip to Puerto Williams

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Puerto Natales. Now you are ready to embark on a new adventure. Fly from Punta Arenas over the Magellan Strait to the world's southernmost city, Puerto Williams. What is similar to a small fishing town is also a hiker's landmark to conquer the 55 kilometres of one of the best trekking trails in the world: the Dents de Navarino.




Day 10 : Departure from the Navarino Circuit



Puerto Williams. Discover the incredible views of the Beagle Canal and Puerto Williams during this introductory trekking along the Lagune lagoon. Depending on climatic conditions, choose between the ascent of the Robalo valley, or a less demanding passage at the foot of the valley. In all cases, the landscapes will impress you and reach the same campsite in about 5 hours.




Day 11 : Crossing the Dents de Navarino mountain range



Base camp, Navarino Island. From the camp, it is impossible not to be impressed by the views of Nassau Bay and the Wollaston Islands, which are part of Cape Horn. You will follow several lakes before starting the ascent to the Ventarron Passage (696 metres) which will offer you various views of the splendid Dents de Navarino - the singular peaks that give their name to the trekking circuit. Then, slowly head towards the Laguna Martillo camp to spend the night there after about 5.5 hours of walking




Day 12 : Guerrico Valley



Laguna Martillo camp. Cross the incredible Guerrico Valley which includes beautiful southern forests and several views of the Lindemayer peaks. A small ascent to 860 metres awaits you to admire the island of Tierra del Fuego in the distance. Join the Virginia Passage camp for a well-deserved rest.




Day 13 : End of the Navarino trekking tour



Virginia's camp. Face the vastness of the ocean by slowly descending to Puerto Williams where you can relax and meet the local community of adventurers, before embarking on a final journey the next day.




Day 14 : The return

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Puerto Williams. Say "Adios" at the peaceful port and fly to Punta Arenas, your only option to reach the rest of Chilean territory and fly to your "home




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