The standard starting point for the park is usually the small town named puerto natales in chile. The park is located 112 km 70 mi north of puerto natales and 312. However, instead of hiking around the park the trail only explores the front end of the national park. Camping in torres del paine requires making reservations across three websites conaf, fantastico sur, and vertice patagonia which arent exactly the easiest sites to use. Vertice patagonia 1,573 photos parque nacional torres del paine. Torres del paine national park is located in an area of torres del paine that travelers like for its bars and restaurants. This circuit is more advanced and you will need a higher physical demand, but without a. There are basic toilet facilities and cold water showers only. Circuito w em torres del paine guia passo a passo uma sul. You can thank us later by sending wine and photos of your adventure. Nov, 2019 the w trek in torres del paine national park is a good compromise between short day hikes and the long ocircuit. Several of these trekking routes are consistently ranked among the best in the world.
Nov 15, 2019 the o circuit in torres del paine is a real hiking adventure that offers incredible scenery and moderate physical challenge. At first, everything seems really complicated as those 3 organizations are run independently and manage different parts of the park. You get an opportunity to explore one of the most remote and beautiful areas of south america. What are the most popular tours in torres del paine national park. Understand the booking system of torres del paine tales.
How to hike the w in torres del paine trekking guide. Book refugio vertice paine grande, aisen region on tripadvisor. Popular attractions lago pehoe and grey lake are located nearby. The complete guide to the w trek in torres del paine, chile. Things to see and do near torres del paine national park. Refugio vertice paine grande parque nacional torres del. 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 by walking from the shelter vertice. Torres del paine is home to hotels and other accommodations, so you can find something with the amenities youre looking for. Unfortunately, to complicate matters even more, during the last season, 20182019, a lot of refugios and camping spots in torres del paine had been already booked up by november 2018. Gen primate, started during 2019 and manufacture textile products such as. Situated 112 km south of the national park it offers regular transfers with buses who depart from the bus terminal. Circuito w em torres del paine guia passo a passo uma. There are two different ways that you can hike the w, depending on whether you start at the western corner of the trek and hike east or at the eastern corner of the trek and hike west.
Mar 26, 2019 fwiw, both times i went to torres del paine, i struggled with vertices online booking system so much that it made me want to chuck my computer out the window. This campsite is located just before john gardner pass, at 550 m. The only way to get to paine grande is navigating accross the lake or hiking the trails. Vertice bookings torres del paine national park forum. Located on the shores of lake pehoe, refugio vertice paine grande features an amazing view over the mountains. So grab a bottle of wine and let us show you how to get the perfect campsite in all fo patagonia. It is also a main trekking destination, home to the iconic torres del paine w trek and circuit trek trails, as well as the. I can get my desired campsites in the cart, but when i go to the webpay site to actually pay and secure the reservation, it says it cannot process my credit. Jul 11, 2018 a guide to hiking in torres del paine. They have their refugios and campsites on the west and nortwest side of the park, and these are vertice paine grande campsites and dorms, vertice grey campsites and dorms.
Therefore the circuit trail in torres del paine is the perfect trekking option for experiencing the full awesomeness of the park including the southern ice field as the absolute highlight. All of the buses that leave from puerto natales enter. Warehouse there is a warehouse provided with everything necessary for snacks and basic supplies. Camping reservations for the w trek, torres del paine. Torres del paine w trek complete guide updated 2020. Preparing for patagonia how to book a campsite in torres. There are three main trekking routes in torres del paine. Nov 22, 2019 torres del paine trekking routes include everything from oneday outings to las torres, the three granite peaks after which the park was named, to multiday treks around the paine massif.
German if you are in patagonia you should spent as much time as possible out there in the nature. Booking a campsite in torres del paine can be one of the most painful experiences of your life. W, o, and q treks july 11, 2018 dave collins if its your first time visiting patagonia, a trip to torres del paine will most likely be on your itinerary, and with good reason. Vertice patagonia new website for booking torres del paine. It can also be broken up into day hikes from comfortable hotel bases, or incorporated into longer, wilder. It is the starting point for the hiking trail towards glacier grey, french valley and it is part of the w trail. Jan 04, 2018 vertice patagonia torres del paine verticepatagonia. Vertice patagonia booking not working torres del paine. It lies in a transition area between the magellanic subpolar forests and the patagonian steppes. The trek is a great combination of wild experience and good infrastructure. Refugios y programas torres del paine fantastico sur. My two month trip itinerary to south america is all set except for my required lodging at vertice refugio paine grande and vertice refugio grey for the last two nights of our w trek. Hello has anyone had an issue with booking campsites through the vertice patagonia site.
Hotel refugio vertice paine grande, torres del paine national park. Complete guide to the o circuit in torres del paine, chile. Review here the options of the o circuit that we have for you. It offers great hiking experience in patagonia, stunning scenery, good facilities and a moderate level of difficulty.
The campsite vertice paine grande has tents, sleeping bags and mats to rent. Parque nacional torres del paine is a national park encompassing mountains, glaciers, lakes, and rivers in southern chilean patagonia. In the w circuit you visit the main attractions of torres del paine national park, it is less time and bearable than the o. This circuit is more advanced and you will need a higher physical demand, but without a doubt it is an unforgettable experience. The park is an area of incredible, outstanding, natural beauty in the heart of patagonia. To prepare for trekking in torres del paine checkout my other post named how to. Sep 01, 2019 vertice patagonia is a concessionary for shelters and campsites within the torres del paine national park meaning they are working under the regulations of conaf. The complete guide to the w trek in torres del paine. Dear visitors, along with our greetings and attending to the information given from the health authority regarding the entry into phase 4 of the coronavirus spread covid19, the national forest corporation, conaf, has decided as a preventive measure to close the torres del paine national park among others immediately. Vertice travelcierre del parque nacional torres del paine. The only other option is to consider booking through a tour company. When you look into hiking torres del paine you find the names of fantastico sur, vertice and conaf and notice how messy it is going to be. How to make your reservations in torres del paine national.
The trail includes the popular w circuit 67 km, and wraps around the backside of the spectacular mountain range, eventually connecting to make a loop. In full, its a four or five day hike that can be walked without carrying gear or food, between refugios or campsites. The torres del paine w trek is part of the complete circuit around the national park called the o circut or big circut. As of march 2018 all the campsite management companies have instant booking systems up and running. Torres del paine national park patagonia itineraries.
Nightly rates at refugio vertice paine grande as low as. Located in the torres del paine national park area of torres del paine. The w trek is the shortest at 35 days, the o circuit is meant to be trekked in 610, and the q circuit can be accomplished in 711 days. May 07, 2020 in short, the o circuit is a 126kilometer loop around the scenic cordillera del paine mountains within patagonias torres del paine national park. Myself and a friend booked through ruth the 5 day, 4 night w trek in torres del paine with accomodation and meals. The torres del paine treks are shorter and less strenuous. Torres del paine trekking quick and easy guide to essential trip planning has gear lists, food lists, information on campsite reservations, busses and ferries, park maps, gpx files, and other. The cordillera del paine is the centerpiece of the park. Book the refugio vertice paine grande hostel stay at this hostel in torres del paine. Each of the routes will take you in on a path the shape of the indicated letter. How to book camping in torres del paine 2020 chile. How to prepare for hiking in torres del paine, chile. Refugio vertice paine grande, torres del paine national park.
Torres del paine national park closure vertice travel. The 201819 season will see even more restrictions on booking a campsite in torres del paine. The w trek is torres del paines most famous hiking route, with views of the granite towers that give the park its name. Refugio vertice paine grande guesthousebed and breakfast. Visitors are starting to make reservations earlier and earlier each year, meaning less availability for those starting the process later in the year. Torres del paine park, due to its geographical location, does not have a telephone signal as you. The classic w trek can be done in as little as 3 days. It is part of the w circuit, and it is the ultimate base camp of torres del paine. Vertice patagonia puerto natales 2020 all you need to know.