Refugio grey features a cafeteria with daily fixed menus, a grocery store, a bar, a lounge and a terrace with views over the mountains. As you can see in the map above, the red line forms a. Due to my spur of the moment travel planning and nonexistent organizational skills, i managed to botch the full circuit trek in torres del paine, patagonia, with my friend ken. 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. Each of the routes will take you in on a path the shape of the indicated letter. Depending on the accommodation you ill have to pay for a madeup bed or bring your own sleeping bag, see below what is. Sector refugio grey, torres del paine national park 566 chile. This familyfriendly hotel, situated at the entrance of torres del paine national park, serves as a base for all trekkers entering. General recommendations for booking camping in torres del paine book well in advance. It is a federal offense that chile takes very seriously if you try to stay overnight anywhere outside of the allocated campsites.
The first and possibly the most confusion feature of making refugio and campsite reservations for torres del paine is the fact that there are three companies who have accommodation in the park and you will potentially need to book at least one campsite with all three. To get here one needs to either come across on the boat from hotel grey or trek from refugio paine grande, which will take around 3. Refugio laguna amarga offers accommodations in torres del paine, only 0. You can thank us later by sending wine and photos of your adventure.
Hotel lago grey accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival. Refugios are dotted along torres del paines hiking trails, and often have. Do your homework and make your reservations ahead of time see reservations. Torres del paine what is a refugio swoop patagonias blog. The reservation process for camping in torres del paine was a bit of a disaster for the 20162017 season. There are a total of 11 different campsites with torres del paine national park. 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. Welcome to torres del paine national park, located in southern chile, is quite simply one of the most amazing geographical wonders of the world. The refugios in torres del paine allow you access to the mountains so that you can complete the entire w trek without the need to camp. Hotel las torres is usually the base hotel to start torres del paine treks.
The classic w trek can be done in as little as 3 days. Making refugio reservations torres del paine national park forum. Our 30 superior rooms are the only ones in the national park torres del paine overlooking the stunning paine and grey lake and glacier. It is also one of the busiest places with day hikers dropping in on their way to lake grey and the french valley, as well as campers staying at their. Torres del paine national park patagonia itineraries. Torres del paine w trek refugio reservations by experience. The paine o circuit circumnavigates the whole mountain massif. Located at the heart of torres del paine national park, on the edge of lake pehe and overlooking the mountains, refugio paine grande features bunk beds in sharedmixed dormitories with communal bathro. 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. In order to spend the night in the campsites and refugios shelters it is obligatory to have a reservation. Day 1 refugio grey continue on the bus from the park entrance at laguna amarga to pudeto. It is located in ascencio valley and it is the closest campsite to base torres lookout.
Practical information for hiking in torres del paine. 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. From this place you start the w circuit going to the famous base of the towers. After 4 days of going over the chilean wonders, you will get to the last day of the program. Take this tour to the grey glacier inside the torres del paine park, with views of the. Click here to open the official torres del paine trekking map by conaf. The o circuit 610 days circles the entirety of the cordillera del paine without doubling back. So grab a bottle of wine and let us show you how to get the perfect campsite in all fo patagonia. The journey begins in puerto natales, where the bus will leave to torres del paine from our meeting point at 2. Torres del paine national park is located in magallanes region, in patagonia, 400 km to the northwest of punta arenas and 112 km northwest from puerto natales. Refugios circuito w fantastico sur torres del paine. Sector lago grey, torres del paine national park, torres del paine, chile see map. Its considered to be a fantastic option, offering both small and large rooms, all of which are newly renovated. This then gets you to choose whether you want to book refugio and camping grey followed by.
Home to picturesque mountain tops, crystalclear lakes, glaciers and scenic valleys, torres del paine national park is famous for the 3 torres del paine treks the w trek, the o trek and the q trek. Map and distances w circuit fantastico sur torres del paine. During the 20182019 season, by september 2018, there were few camping spots and even fewer spaces in the refugio for december, january and february. Book refugio vertice paine grande torres del paine. Jul 11, 2018 a guide to hiking in torres del paine. The complete guide to the w trek in torres del paine, chile stingy. Refugio grey is the closest lodging to grey glacier. Torres del paine is a national park in the extreme south region of patagonian chile. 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.
Torres del paine national park itineraries and distances. The w trek in torres del paine national park is a good compromise between short day hikes and the long ocircuit. Other attractions include the cuernos del paine spanish for horns of paine hornlike mountain tops, grey glacier, lago grey, lago pehoe, lago nordenskjold and lago sarmiento. Open from november to april, located on the banks of grey glacier, in a strategic point of the massif paine circuit, it does not have any service but toilets. Refugio y camping grey parque nacional torres del paine. We are traveling to tdp early january 2016 and hope to trek the w while spending 5 or 6 nights in the refugios. The complete guide to the w trek in torres del paine.
There are three main trekking routes in torres del paine. How to hike the w in torres del paine trekking guide. Refugio grey is located 11 km hiking trail from refugio paine grande, or 1 hour navigation from hotel lago grey. Reservations as of 2017, this is a reservation only trek with limits on number of hikers allowed into the park and at each campsite or refugio. Book campsites beforehand and bring a printed booking confirmation and a passport with. 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. How to book camping in torres del paine 2020 chile. It is the starting point for the hiking trail towards glacier grey, french valley and it is part of the w trail. Book refugio vertice paine grande torres del paine 2019. If features shared bedrooms bunk beds, shared bathrooms, a lounge, a restaurant daily menu and a bar. Adventure seeking holidaygoers from around the world flock to chilean patagonia to complete the torres del paine treks. Refugio grey is located at the end of the western leg of the w trek near to glacier grey. Torres del paine camping is only allowed at allocated campsites.
Book your torres del paine accommodation far in advance. How to book camping in torres del paine 2020 chile travel. It covers some of the most iconic highlights in the park. Refugio grey is the closest lodging to glacier grey and it is the starting point for kayaking and ice hiking over the glacier. 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 paine grande, in catamaran from the hosteria lago grey or from paso gardner. The complete guide to the w trek in torres del paine, chile.
Booking a campsite in torres del paine can be one of the most painful experiences of your life. This shelter is few minutes away from the glacier grey, which emerges from the southern ice fields. Guidebook to trekking chiles 1011 day torres del paine circuit in patagonia. The torres del paine spanish for towers of paine, paine being the old indigenous name for the colour blue, three immense rock towers give the park its name. Located on the shores of lake pehoe, refugio vertice paine grande features an amazing view over the mountains. The torres del paine w trek is part of the complete circuit around the national park called the o circut or big circut. The botched q trek traveling with me can be fun and excruciating at the same time. A popular destination for avid trekkers, hikers, and for those who just want to experience the spectacular vista of the chilean patagonia, the park also features some remarkable options for. Top things you need to know about torres del paine tdp highlights iconic view of the torres themselves and seeing glacier grey in all its glory. Amongst the three trekking routes in the torres del paine national park the w trek, the o trek, and the q trek, the torres del paine w trek is the most soughtafter also known as the w circuit, the trek is popular for the upclose view of las torres. Torres del paine national park is pristine and remote one of the most stunning wilderness areas in the world. However, instead of hiking around the park the trail only explores the front end of the national park. It features bunk beds in sharedmixed dormitories with communal bathrooms.
The complete guide to hiking in torres del paine, chile. Aug 14, 2016 the torres del paine circuit is also called the o due to the shape of the trail it also represents the extension of the w trek which is most famous hiking route in chile. Refugio grey hostel torres del paine deals, photos. If you would like for us to arrange your accommodation in patagonia, please send us your enquiry send us your enquiry. Alternatively, if you wish to make this torres del paine trekking even longer, start at hotel las torres and when you reach refugio grey in glacier grey, instead of turning back and finishing at rpg, you can simply continue past refugio grey. Prepare yourself, prices are shockingly high for what you get. The torres del paine treks are shorter and less strenuous. This is arguably the most comfortable refugio in torres del paine with wellbuilt bunkbeds, segregated showers, a minimarket, a bar and a large canteenstyle restaurant that serves good meals. Have checked fantastico sur and vertice web sites but i dont believe they are excepting reservations for next january. The park is an area of incredible, outstanding, natural beauty in the heart of patagonia. Understand the booking system of torres del paine tales. Torres del paine w trek refugios, domes and cabins. Grey glacier, frances valley, and the infamous torres towers.
Maps and distances in kilometers of the torres del paine national park, shelters. Its harder to tell availability for refugio paine grande and refugio grey on the western side of the w trail since the vertice patagonia. The return is through the same track to the campamento italiano and then towards the pehoe lake, where is the refugio paine grande, refugio in which you will stay. Preparing for patagonia how to book a campsite in torres. Take the ferry at pudeto across lago pahoe to refugio paine grande and hike 11km to refugio grey 4 to 5 hours long. Nov, 2019 the w trek in torres del paine national park is a good compromise between short day hikes and the long ocircuit. Refugio grey is located 11 km hiking trail from refugio. See availability the fine print the property recommends getting a travel insurance, as the hotel is not responsible for refunds due to climate conditions, problems with roads, travel connection issues, or any other third party issue.
The torres del paine circuit is also called the o due to the shape of the trail it also represents the extension of the w trek which is most famous hiking route in chile. There were two main checkpoints along the o circuit. Aug 11, 2016 guidebook to trekking chiles 1011 day torres del paine circuit in patagonia. 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. In high season, the route will be jampacked with independent hikers, large tour groups, and day hikers. There is a conaf office in puerto natales where you can book free campsites and get confirmation or you can book online through the site. Given the high demand of visitors who want to walk in the mountains of the park, it has become necessary to establish restrictions to protect the facilities of each campsite, in order to protect the natural resources of the park. Making refugio reservations torres del paine national park. Suggested tours and activities in torres del paine and patagonia. Nightly rates for torres del paine national park, torres del paine. One of the newest refugios, refugio grey is a traditional hikers hut and is nestled. How to make your reservations in torres del paine national.
Located at the beginning of the w circuit in las torres sector. Because of the sheer number of visitors, we highly recommend you book your accommodation and meals as early as 6 months in advance. The refugio is small and offers a good level of comfort. This then gets you to choose whether you want to book refugio and camping grey. Night 2 paine grande hike back the way you came to paine grande 11. Refugio grey, torres del paine boek een aanbieding op.
The refuges consist of dorms with bunkbeds or singles. The only way to get to paine grande is navigating accross the lake or hiking the trails. All our rooms are comfortable spaces, heating, wifi, safe, direct dial national and international levels, and most importantly, are surrounded by nature and beautiful scenery that can only be found in the torres del paine national park. Accommodations in torres del paine national park bookmundi. If youve not been able to book any campsites or refugios in torres del paine. Night 1 refugio grey as above, get the ferry to the trailhead at paine grande and hike to grey 11. The paine o circuit highlights the best features of the park, while including the famous wtrek. Making refugio reservations torres del paine national. Torres del paine o circuit trek guided tour wildland.