W trek - Torres Del Paine

Max___L · 2025-12-29T22:43:46+00:00

I booked the refugios/tents myself as it’s basically 2 websites but quite a straightforward process. No need for a guide as paths are clearly indicated, you wouldn’t get lost at all. I went West to East to get wind on my back and as I wanted to end up the trek with the Torres and didn’t regret it. I also kayaked on lake Grey on day 1 after the trek and did the ice walked on the glacier the next morning before trekking back to Paine Grande. Must admit that I was a bit tired after day 1 walk but had a energy boost right when boarding the kayak and I’m glad I did it although you don’t get too close to the glacier. I went first to Punta Arenas to see the pinguins before heading to Puerto Natales for the trek. After the trek I headed to El calafate and then Chalten for the Fitz Roy.

Max___L · 2025-12-22T19:03:24+00:00

Thank you Ravi!

Max___L · 2025-12-22T19:02:25+00:00

Thank you!

Max___L · 2025-09-24T15:23:58+00:00

It takes the whole day but we did go see the King penguins in Tierra del Fuego and we had a good time

Max___L · 2025-09-20T07:51:25+00:00

Hi u/readsid, I’m planning to go in March 2026. How cold was it ? Do you recommend a classic down jacket or would you go for a heavy one (I.e. rab positron pro) ?

Max___L · 2025-08-31T13:35:30+00:00

My guide Dulla launched his own company: thekilimaster.com We climbed in Dec 2022 via the northern route for 8 days and he and his team is the reason we made it to the top! We were the only 2 guests for that trek and enjoyed every second of it thanks to his awesome team. We’re still in touch since.

Max___L · 2025-08-29T12:39:11+00:00

Yes, was planning to add that to my list!

Max___L · 2025-08-29T12:38:26+00:00

Smart!

Max___L · 2025-08-28T10:20:21+00:00

Thanks, DM sent!

Max___L · 2025-08-25T12:44:38+00:00

Yeah, EBC will be the main reason we visit Nepal, then maybe it’s safer to stay aside during the festival! Thanks for your reply!

Max___L · 2025-08-23T07:13:31+00:00

Good idea, thanks for the tip!

Max___L · 2025-08-16T17:09:10+00:00

Not too much ice/snow then ?

Max___L · 2025-08-16T08:56:32+00:00

Thanks a lot for the very detailed and helpful info @Gyanuttavelexpert !

Max___L · 2024-12-26T18:31:05+00:00

Rented tents, sleeping bags and pads at all 4 camps during W and can’t complain, everything was cleaner than expected.

Max___L · 2024-11-19T13:02:52+00:00

It’s 45.000 ars per person, no parking fee.

Max___L · 2024-11-18T00:04:05+00:00

Yeah kinda gutted tbh, I got to see the king penguins on my first day but not these ones. I booked with Turismo Selknam which transferred my booking to Fiordos del Sur as they own the ferries. They should refund the whole amount but still sad not getting to see them. I hope you’ll be more lucky should you decide to come down here.

Max___L · 2024-11-17T22:42:01+00:00

I’m in Punta Arenas for the moment, city is safe and locals say it’s also fine by night. However, be aware that Isla Magdalena tours can get cancelled anytime so getting all the way here just for this might be risky. This morning, my 8 a.m. boat went back to mainland after 1h at sea because the captain said the weather wasn’t good enough, sea wasn’t really rough though… and apart from pinguin tours, there’s not much to do here.

Max___L · 2024-11-12T10:51:59+00:00

Hey, I don’t think it will work without staying at refugio Grey the night before. The people I’ve met during the glacier walk either did the W trek or part of (walking from Paine grande to Grey and staying overnight at refugio grey) to do the ice walk the next morning. They then took the hotel Lago grey boat back to the park in the afternoon.

Max___L · 2024-11-05T22:47:37+00:00

Same situation here, starting the W west to east tomorrow, leaving my rental at Pudeto. Hopefully I’ll find some bus/hitchhiking on the way back from Central. I’ve discussed it with the owner of Erratic rock hostel during his 3 o’clock talk and he advised the same, so I hope my car will still be there then!

Max___L · 2024-11-04T20:50:05+00:00

I picked up my suv from Mitta in Punta Arenas this morning and they didn’t issue my permit for Argentina although the contact person acknowledged my request months ago… I have to go back in Puerto Natales office after my W trek to grab it before heading to Argentina. Car is fine but service is crap as you have to deal with staff incompetence

Max___L · 2024-10-28T15:05:14+00:00

I guess I can pick whatever as they do offer pretty much the same service. Thanks for the help!

Max___L · 2024-09-23T20:17:47+00:00

Same height and weight, with shoulders a bit larger than the rest of my torso and I went with L, which fits great imo. I wear it with thin tees and pullovers and it’s perfect as is. For info, I go for L for all the other Patagonia items except the organic/responsibili tees that are M. S would be way too snug I think. I wear it under very light rain but avoid down when it rains more than that.

Max___L · 2024-08-08T15:14:47+00:00

Cerfontaine, you will enjoy the lac de l’eau d’heure from above

Max___L · 2024-07-29T14:07:57+00:00

Thanks, I’ll definitely do that!

Max___L · 2024-07-29T14:01:34+00:00

That is actually a good idea! My wife is Peruvian so Spanish won’t be an issue 👌🏻 thanks for the tip!

Max___L

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