We will start this
adventure leaving from the city closest to the park. Puerto Natales. The day before
beginning of the experience you must remove your Kit
Welcomein the office of Manuel Bulnes 83. Puerto Natales between
17:00 and 18:00 hrs.
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Day 1: Catamaran – Walk to Grey
Today your
adventure. Leaving very early from your hotel in Puerto Natales, in a
private transfer that will take you to the bus station. From this place it will depart
the bus heading to the Torres del National Park
Paine, exactly to the Pudeto sector
to board the catamaran Hielos Patagónico,
which will sail for approximately 35 minutes through Lake Pehoé, arriving directly at the Paine Grande refuge. From here the walk begins
towards Grey.
The journey begins
through a narrow and winding valley that leads to theLaguna
The Ducks. As you continue to progress, you will begin to see parts of the
immense Southern Ice Field, as well as
also the ice floes of Lake Grey.
After passing the sometimes very windy viewpoint, the path descends through a
mountainous forest until reaching the Gray refuge. From here, if you continue
walking for about 10 minutes, you will reach the Mirador
of Gray Glacier, where you will find yourself face to face with one of the
arms of Campo de Hielo Sur. Dinner will be served at the shelter between
19:00 and 21:00 hrs.
* Distance: 11 kms
* Time: 4 – 4.5 hrs
* Level
Difficulty: Medium
* Accommodation:
Shelter (set up bed) or Gray campsite
* Meals: Box lunch
and dinner
Day 2: Free Day at Grey
For a view
unforgettable Gray Glacier, this day
You can reserve about 3 to 4 hours in the morning (round trip) past the refuge
heading towards the famous hanging bridges.
It is by far the best glacier viewpoint.
In addition to contemplating the impressive ice, you can see deep into the
ravines formed by the rivers and waterfalls that come from the Cordón Olguín. If you are lucky, you will be able to see
ice falls from the Glacier towards the
cold waters of Lake Grey. In the afternoon you can do any of the
activities such as ice walking or Kayaking in Gray Glacier.
* Distance to bridges
pendants: 4 km
* Time: 3 – 4 hrs.
(round trip)
* Level of
Difficulty: Medium
* Accommodation:
Shelter (set up bed) or Camping Grey
* Meals: Breakfast,
Box lunch and dinner
Day 3: Hike from Gray to Paine Grande
Enjoy breakfast
in the shelter dining room Grey and not
forget to order your box lunch. In case you have not managed to visit the
hanging bridges the day before, you can take the morning to go and explore
the spectacular panoramic views of the Glacier
Gray. Or do some of the Kayak Ice Walk activities
in Gray Glacier.
Today you will walk through the
same path to go back to Paine Grande.
Rest and enjoy dinner in the shelter`s dining room.
* Distance: 11 kms
* Time: 4 – 4.5 hrs
* Level
Difficulty: Medium
* Accommodation:
Shelter (set up bed) or Paine Grande campsite
* Meals: Breakfast,
box lunch and dinner
Day 4: Walk to the French Valley – Catamaran –
Return to Puerto Natales
Today`s walk
It will be round trip, starting and ending in Paine
Big. Travel to the heart of the park, bordering the blue waters of Skottsberg Lake. After approximately 2.5
hours of walking, you will arrive at the Italian camp (park ranger), where
You will begin your journey towards the Valley of
French. Climb large rocks and then continue through the forest until
reach the French Viewpoint. Here, you will be
rewarded with incredible views of Los
Cuernos, turquoise glacial lagoons and amazing glaciers
pendants that fall down the east face of the mountain
Paine Grande(3,050 m.a.s.l.). If you`re lucky, you can hear the
resounding noise of the glacier and falling water, as well as being very common
to be able to witness an avalanche. Enjoy your box lunch and the well-deserved
rest.
Go down the
same path to the Italian camp
and then towards the Paine Grande refuge.
At 5:30 p.m.
you must take the catamaran that will take you back to Pudeto, where you must
board the regular bus at 6:00 p.m. bound for Puerto Natales.
* Distance: 15 km
* Time: 7 – 8 hrs
* Level
difficulty: Plaintiff
* Meals: Breakfast and
box lunch
The experience
It culminates in the Rodoviario, located at Avenida España 1455, in Puerto Natales.
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