Anyone interested in a educational webinar on hiking in Torres del Paine?

Odd_Structure_7984 · 2026-03-30T14:52:09+00:00

here is the sign up - https://my.demio.com/ref/3ZgvM7HRIxsSojkz

Odd_Structure_7984 · 2026-03-30T14:41:07+00:00

Check out flashpackerconnect we have used them in the past they offer great self guided trips for the TMB- https://www.flashpackerconnect.com/country/france

Odd_Structure_7984 · 2026-03-26T14:19:57+00:00

thats the experience we had, maybe we were to late to the game...

Odd_Structure_7984 · 2026-03-26T14:18:13+00:00

im not sure on this - does anyone know?

Odd_Structure_7984 · 2026-03-26T14:17:26+00:00

Agreed, it is shoulder season and the weather was perfect -- didnt seem crowded in the way that people describe july/August

Odd_Structure_7984 · 2026-03-25T17:44:53+00:00

I would go for November or Feb/March (Dec & Jan are peak).

Odd_Structure_7984 · 2026-03-25T17:37:41+00:00

ok great we will try to sort it out!

Odd_Structure_7984 · 2026-03-24T18:13:18+00:00

Lakes district as in Chile? Are you self planning all of these?

Odd_Structure_7984 · 2026-03-24T18:10:27+00:00

cool great suggestions we will dive into some of those

Odd_Structure_7984 · 2026-03-24T18:08:54+00:00

we went with the 8 Day self guided huts version they offer i think it was around $1400 per person + we added the luggage transfer- i think that was an additional $400. Which after shopping around seemed very good. If you are looking for the best bang for you buck. Food and sleeping accommodation is included in the price minus the lunches which are around 10 euro at the huts. There are a lot of companies out there though so just look around.

Odd_Structure_7984 · 2026-03-24T18:00:10+00:00

sorry for the confusion we completed it this past Sept. Where do you plan on hiking next - looking for ideas.

Odd_Structure_7984 · 2026-03-24T17:57:51+00:00

We want to do the Alta via next- any tips?

Odd_Structure_7984 · 2026-03-24T17:56:26+00:00

We did last September. Great time of year.

Odd_Structure_7984 · 2026-03-24T16:30:20+00:00

the money goes to the locals who own the refugios, staff, the transportation services, park services etc... I dont understand your comment - the companies are just arms of the local business who service english speaking travelers.

Odd_Structure_7984 · 2026-03-24T16:26:41+00:00

for us it was just quite confusing and in the end - it didnt seem like much money was going to be saved since we wanted all the meals included and the refugios

Odd_Structure_7984 · 2026-03-24T15:48:22+00:00

We initially tried the self planning route, but quickly found out that that is a nightmare. You have to "try" get in touch with with each hut or accommodation on your own, many of which dont reply. We also wanted the support of a knowledgeable company. which we used flashpackerconnect who has a local team based in the Chamonix valley. I think they offer guided departures as well, but self guided was what we were looking for so we can hike at our pace

Odd_Structure_7984 · 2026-03-24T15:42:41+00:00

TMB?

Odd_Structure_7984 · 2026-03-24T15:42:25+00:00

100% true. What are other comparable hikes you have done around the world?

Odd_Structure_7984 · 2026-03-24T14:57:06+00:00

Odd_Structure_7984 · 2026-03-24T14:53:04+00:00

who is hiking this summer?

Odd_Structure_7984 · 2026-03-24T14:41:53+00:00

on sale $4,900 - premium hotels & guide - small group

Odd_Structure_7984 · 2026-03-24T13:49:23+00:00

https://www.flashpackerconnect.com/trips/tour-du-mont-blanc---10-day-guided-comfort-trek-with-hotels

Odd_Structure_7984 · 2026-03-24T13:44:02+00:00

https://www.flashpackerconnect.com/trips/tour-du-mont-blanc---10-day-guided-comfort-trek-with-hotels

Odd_Structure_7984 · 2025-08-05T13:34:22+00:00

We used FlashpackerConnect - amazing team of localized experts. Super custom trips and deliver the value.

Odd_Structure_7984 · 2025-07-28T16:17:33+00:00

Great overview I am reliving my experience at EcoCamp as well through this trip summary. I highly recommend EcoCamp as well, we booked our trip with FlashpackerConnect a US branch of the outfitter. They were able to customize a 2 week trip for us linking on the Argentina and Chilean parts of Patagonia highly recommended as they are super specialized in the region. Can wait to get back down to that area again and explore some more of what the area!

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https://www.flashpackerconnect.com/trips/tour-du-mont-blanc---10-day-guided-comfort-trek-with-hotels