The W Trek is Patagonia's signature hiking experience, a 80-kilometer journey through the heart of Torres del Paine National Park. Over five days, we traversed glacial valleys, skirted turquoise lakes, and stood beneath the iconic granite towers that give the park its name. This expedition log documents each day of the journey.
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The W Trek: Torres del Paine
Five days through Patagonia's most iconic landscapes
November 15, 2024 - November 19, 2024•5 days•80 km•Challenging
Day by Day
The trek begins with the most challenging day—a steep 9-kilometer ascent to the base of the Torres. We set out at dawn from Hotel Las Torres, climbing through lenga forests as the morning mist lifted. The final push through a boulder field tested our legs, but the reward—three massive granite spires reflected in a glacial lagoon—was worth every step.
Hotel Las TorresTorres Base Viewpoint
Highlights
- First view of the Torres
- Sunrise at the lagoon
- Condor sighting