We hike across the steppe of the reserve, surrounded by mountains, steppe and valleys. Aloong the way, you will be able to enjoy views of the Paine range, Cerro Obelisco, Laguna Jara and Sierra Baguales. The local flora is rich in coirón, matabarrosa and ñirre, while the fauna includes guanacos, pumas, chingues, caranchyos, condors and flamingoes, among others.
In this area you can see the history of the occupation of the province of Última Esperanza, due to the old estate that was here. You will also learn about the history of Lady Florence Dixie, the first woman explorer in Patagonia.
We hike across the steppe of the reserve, surrounded by mountains, steppe and valleys. Aloong the way, you will be able to enjoy views of the Paine range, Cerro Obelisco, Laguna Jara and Sierra Baguales. The local flora is rich in coirón, matabarrosa and ñirre, while the fauna includes guanacos, pumas, chingues, caranchyos, condors and flamingoes, among others.
In this area you can see the history of the occupation of the province of Última Esperanza, due to the old estate that was here. You will also learn about the history of Lady Florence Dixie, the first woman explorer in Patagonia.
Río Zamora
Conservation Reserve
Hike
Easy
Half-day
We walked through the western sector of the Torres del Paine Conservation Reserve, with views of the Zamora Canyon and river, passing through Magellanic forests and rock monoliths. Throughout the journey, one can admire views of the impressive "V"-shaped canyon of the Zamora River and the Paine mountain range, including the Obelisco Hill. The local flora is rich in coiron, matabarrosa, lenga, mataguanacos, and nirre, while the fauna includes guanacos, pumas, chingues, caranchos, condors, bandurria, chuncho, among others.
We walked through the western sector of the Torres del Paine Conservation Reserve, with views of the Zamora Canyon and river, passing through Magellanic forests and rock monoliths. Throughout the journey, one can admire views of the impressive "V"-shaped canyon of the Zamora River and the Paine mountain range, including the Obelisco Hill. The local flora is rich in coiron, matabarrosa, lenga, mataguanacos, and nirre, while the fauna includes guanacos, pumas, chingues, caranchos, condors, bandurria, chuncho, among others.
157 m
515 ft
-126 m
-413 ft
489 m
1604 ft
371 m
1217 ft
Elevation Profile
Mirador del Obelisco
Conservation Reserve
Hike
Moderate
Full-day
We will walk through the Cerro Obelisco sector, crossing lenga forests before reaching a viewpoint where mountain ranges and valleys can be observed, in addition to the old 2 de Enero estate in what is currently the Torres del Paine Conservation Reserve.
We will walk through the Cerro Obelisco sector, crossing lenga forests before reaching a viewpoint where mountain ranges and valleys can be observed, in addition to the old 2 de Enero estate in what is currently the Torres del Paine Conservation Reserve.
656 m
2152 ft
-686 m
-2251 ft
928 m
3045 ft
420 m
1378 ft
Elevation Profile
La Estrella
Conservation Reserve
Hike
Moderate
Full-day
We will walk through a lenga forest and observe different types of vegetation and panoramic views. The sound of woodpeckers will accompany us along the way.
We will walk through a lenga forest and observe different types of vegetation and panoramic views. The sound of woodpeckers will accompany us along the way.
513 m
1683 ft
-536 m
-1759 ft
1000 m
3281 ft
480 m
1575 ft
Elevation Profile
Los Bosques
Conservation Reserve
Hike
Easy
Half-day
We will walk through the Laguna Jara sector and see different landscapes, such as La Vega (wetland), steppes, forests, mountains and valleys. As we tour this territory, we will be able to observe different flora and fauna like coirón, matabarrosa, ñirres, guanacos, pumas, chingues and flamingos, among others.
We will walk through the Laguna Jara sector and see different landscapes, such as La Vega (wetland), steppes, forests, mountains and valleys. As we tour this territory, we will be able to observe different flora and fauna like coirón, matabarrosa, ñirres, guanacos, pumas, chingues and flamingos, among others.
110 m
361 ft
-141 m
-463 ft
489 m
1604 ft
387 m
1270 ft
Elevation Profile
AONIKENK
Estepa
Hike
Moderate
Half-day
We travel by van to the eastern sector of the park, where we hike, exploring the wildlife. During the walk, we visit a cave...
We travel by van to the eastern sector of the park, where we hike, exploring the wildlife. During the walk, we visit a cave with paintings that are over 4,000 years old. We can observe the geese, ducks and swans in the lagoons that are on the way. The terrain has various ascents and descents without steep slopes. Return by van.
303 m
994 ft
-237 m
-778 ft
329 m
1079 ft
95 m
312 ft
Elevation Profile
CAMPAMENTO BRITANICO
Glaciar
Hike
Expert
Full-day
This exploration takes us along one section of the W. circuit. We cross Lake Pehoé by catamaran to the Paine Grande shelter, where we will begin our hike to Valle del Francés. We cross lenga forests to the Mirador Británico, a place with 360° views of the natural amphitheater formed by the Horns and imposing rock formations such as the Shark’s Fin and the Fortress.
This exploration takes us along one section of the W. circuit. We cross Lake Pehoé by catamaran to the Paine Grande shelter, where we will begin our hike to Valle del Francés. We cross lenga forests to the Mirador Británico, a place with 360° views of the natural amphitheater formed by the Horns and imposing rock formations such as the Shark’s Fin and the Fortress.
1192 m
3911 ft
-1184 m
-3884 ft
712 m
2.336 ft
39 m
128 ft
Elevation Profile
GUARDAS
Glaciar
Hike
Expert
Full-day
We cross Pehoé Lake on a catamaran to the Paine Grande refuge where we begin our trek to the Grey refuge...
We cross Pehoé Lake on a catamaran to the Paine Grande refuge where we begin our trek to the Grey refuge. From there, we walk towards the viewpoint at Guardas camp with panoramic views of the glacier. We return to the refuge. There we board a boat that will take us to the glacier and then leave us on the other side of Grey Lake. We walk back to the van.
*Browsing is subject to the availability of Explora's external operator.
For safety reasons, this exploration is available only between the months of September and April.
939 m
3081 ft
-920 m
-3018 ft
306 m
1.004 ft
39 m
128 ft
Elevation Profile
VALLE DEL RÍO PINGO
Bosque
Hike
Advanced
Full-day
We travel by van to the Grey Lake refuge where we start walking along the Pingo River. We cross the river to reach forests...
We travel by van to the Grey Lake refuge where we start walking along the Pingo River. We cross the river to reach forests through which the Paine Grande can be seen. We return on the same road to the refuge to get on the van and return to Explora.
745 m
2444 ft
-745 m
-2444 ft
313 m
1.027 ft
57 m
187 ft
Elevation Profile
CUERNOS
Encuentro
Hike
Advanced
Full-day
We leave by van for the Cerro Paine estate, where we begin our walk along Lake Nordenskjöld until reaching the trail up the Bader Valley. We’ll have amazing views of the Horns, the lakes Sarmiento and Nordenskjöld and the Almirante Nieto glacier.
We leave by van for the Cerro Paine estate, where we begin our walk along Lake Nordenskjöld until reaching the trail up the Bader Valley. We’ll have amazing views of the Horns, the lakes Sarmiento and Nordenskjöld and the Almirante Nieto glacier.
664 m
2178 ft
-664 m
-2178 ft
269 m
883 ft
123 m
404 ft
Elevation Profile
VALLE DEL FRANCÉS
Glaciar
Hike
Moderate
Full-day
We cross the Pehoé Lake by catamaran to the Paine Grande refuge where we start the trek. We enter the Francés Valley...
We cross the Pehoé Lake by catamaran to the Paine Grande refuge where we start the trek. We enter the Francés Valley through a forest, cross the suspension bridge over the Francés River and continue to the Italian Camp. From there, we see the glacier and the granite peaks that frame the area. We return by the same trail.
*Navigation is subject to weather.
632 m
2073 ft
-632 m
-2073 ft
275 m
902 ft
39 m
128 ft
Elevation Profile
Plateau
Glaciar
Hike
Advanced
Full-day
We travel on our catamaran to the Francés Valley where we start our trek to the plateau. We arrive at the Italian Camp...
We travel on our catamaran to the Francés Valley where we start our trek to the plateau. We arrive at the Italian Camp and then to an overlook from where we have privileged views of the towers and the Francés Glacier. This hike follows a rocky path through the moraine of the glacier.