Torres del Paine
Patagonia, Chile
Explorations in
Torres del Paine
Activity
Difficulty
Areas
PUENTE GREY
Estepa
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Horseback Ride - Advanced
- Half-day
We start riding from the explora stables towards the Grey River on mostly flat and open terrains. We arrive at the river bank...
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Exploration Path
We start riding from the Explora stables towards the Grey River on mostly flat and open terrains. We arrive at the river bank and continue riding along its channel. Finally, we return to the stables along the same road.
*For experienced and advanced riders only. This exploration is only available for advanced riders who have mastered rising trot and canter over uneven terrain in open spaces and on all types of horses. Advanced riders are physically fit and able to canter for long stretches without getting tired.35 m 115 ft-35 m -115 ft35 m 115 ft26 m 85 ftElevation Profile
MERCADO
Conservation Reserve
- Horseback Ride
- Advanced
- Half-day
We leave the stables on horseback and ride across the steppe of the Torres del Paine Conservation Reserve, passing Laguna Jara before reaching the El Mercado outpost, an old shelter on the estate used by gauchos to protect the place and the cattle.
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Exploration Path
We leave the stables on horseback and ride across the steppe of the Torres del Paine Conservation Reserve, passing Laguna Jara before reaching the El Mercado outpost, an old shelter on the estate used by gauchos to protect the place and the cattle.
* Not recommended for travelers with fear of heights.
**For experienced and advanced riders only. This exploration is only available for advanced riders who have mastered rising trot and canter over uneven terrain in open spaces and on all types of horses. Advanced riders are physically fit and able to canter for long stretches without getting tired.294 m 965 ft-294 m -965 ft414 m 1.358 ft234 m 768 ftElevation Profile
SANTA GEMITA
Conservation Reserve
- Horseback Ride
- Advanced
- Half-day
We leave the stables on horseback to visit different sectors of the Torres del Paine Conservation Reserve. We will pass the Santa Gemita outpost, a cultural vestige of the Patagonian estates.
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Exploration Path
We leave the stables on horseback to visit different sectors of the Torres del Paine Conservation Reserve. We will pass the Santa Gemita outpost, a cultural vestige of the Patagonian estates.
* Not recommended for travelers with fear of heights.
** For experienced and advanced riders only. This exploration is only available for advanced riders who have mastered rising trot and canter over uneven terrain in open spaces and on all types of horses. Advanced riders are physically fit and able to canter for long stretches without getting tired.228 m 748 ft-228 m -748 ft385 m 1.263 ft233 m 764 ftElevation Profile
SERRANO
Estepa
- Horseback Ride
- Advanced
- Half-day
We depart from the stables riding on a plain along the Serrano River. Then, we cross some paths to a viewpoint...
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Exploration Path
We depart from the stables riding on a plain along the Serrano River. Then, we cross some paths to a viewpoint from where we see a village on the outskirts of the park and the immensity of the plain that surrounds us. On the way back, we cross a small forest.
* For experienced and advanced riders only. This exploration is only available for advanced riders who have mastered rising trot and canter over uneven terrain in open spaces and on all types of horses. Advanced riders are physically fit and able to canter for long stretches without getting tired.31 m 102 ft-31 m -102 ft30 m 98 ft28 m 92 ftElevation Profile
DONOSITO
Encuentro
- Horseback Ride
- Advanced
- Half-day
We depart from the stables riding through the Serrano pampas, cross the Grey bridge and ride along the river bank...
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Exploration Path
We depart from the stables riding through the Serrano pampas, cross the Grey bridge and ride along the river bank. From there, we ascend a hill with dense vegetation. We pass through wetlands until we reach the Donosito viewpoint with views of the Serrano and Grey rivers, the plain and the Paine massif.
* For experienced and advanced riders only. This exploration is only available for advanced riders who have mastered rising trot and canter over uneven terrain in open spaces and on all types of horses. Advanced riders are physically fit and able to canter for long stretches without getting tired.143 m 469 ft-143 m -469 ft101 m 331 ft28 m 92 ftElevation Profile
DONOSO
Encuentro
- Horseback Ride
- Advanced
- Full-day
We depart from the stables riding through the Pampa Serrano. We cross the Grey River and climb a hill crossing streams...
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Exploration Path
We depart from the stables riding through the Pampa Serrano. We cross the Grey River and climb a hill crossing streams, lagoons, plains and wetlands to the Donosito overlook with views of rivers, the Pampas and the Paine massif. We ascend up a narrow and pronounced path between trees to the Choros Lagoon. After lunch in the forest, we return to the stables.
* For experienced and advanced riders only. This exploration is only available for advanced riders who have mastered rising trot and canter over uneven terrain in open spaces and on all types of horses. Advanced riders are physically fit and able to canter for long stretches without getting tired.260 m 853 ft-260 m -853 ft87 m 285 ft14 m 46 ftElevation Profile
TÉMPANOS
Encuentro
- Horseback Ride
- Advanced
- Full-day
We depart from the stables, galloping through plains and rocky terrain until we reach the banks of the Grey River...
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Exploration Path
We depart from the stables, galloping through plains and rocky terrain until we reach the banks of the Grey River. We continue towards a hill, up a steep slope to the Témpanos viewpoint, from where we can see Grey Lake, its ice fields and the glacier in the distance.
* For experienced and advanced riders only. This exploration is only available for advanced riders who have mastered rising trot and canter over uneven terrain in open spaces and on all types of horses. Advanced riders are physically fit and able to canter for long stretches without getting tired.505 m 1657 ft-505 m -1657 ft217 m 712 ft28 m 92 ftElevation Profile
2 DE ENERO
Conservation Reserve
- Horseback Ride
- Expert
- Half-day
We leave the stables on horseback and ride toward the forest sector of the Torres del Paine Conservation Reserve. Different Patagonian landscapes can be seen, such as the steppe, forests, La Vega (wetland) and the Zamora Valley, in addition to diverse wildlife like guanacos, pumas, condors, caranchos and bandurrias.
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Exploration Path
We leave the stables on horseback and ride toward the forest sector of the Torres del Paine Conservation Reserve. Different Patagonian landscapes can be seen, such as the steppe, forests, La Vega (wetland) and the Zamora Valley, in addition to diverse wildlife like guanacos, pumas, condors, caranchos and bandurrias.
* For experienced and advanced riders only. This exploration is only available for advanced riders who have mastered rising trot and canter over uneven terrain in open spaces and on all types of horses. Advanced riders are physically fit and able to canter for long stretches without getting tired.375 m 1230 ft-375 m -1230 ft475 m 1.558 ft235 m 771 ftElevation Profile
SALTO CHICO
Encuentro
- Self Guided
- Easy
- Half-day
This walk of the catwalks of the hotel is an invitation to contemplate the landscapes that surround us...
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Exploration Path
This walk of the catwalks of the hotel is an invitation to contemplate the landscapes that surround us. We suggest walking towards the pier with views of the Paine massif, continuing towards the arrival road to the hotel and then connecting with the footbridges towards the Paine River, where the spa is. Continue towards the viewpoint of the Salto Chico waterfall and from there to the entrance.
27 m 87 ft-26 m -84 ft49 m 161 ft32 m 105 ftElevation Profile
RIBERA PAINE
Encuentro
- Self Guided
- Easy
- Half-day
Exit through the main door and walk to the spa by the walkway. Continue on a dirt road to a path...
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Exploration Path
Exit through the main door and walk to the spa by the walkway. Continue on a dirt road to a path by which you will ascend a couple of minutes and turn right following stakes with orange marks between small hills. Descend to the Paine River and continue along the riverbank to the spa. Return by the catwalk.
58 m 192 ft-58 m -191 ft65 m 213 ft29 m 95 ftElevation Profile
LAGO PEHOÉ
Encuentro
- Self Guided
- Easy
- Half-day
This walk amongst orchids and ñirres offers incredible views of Pehoé Lake, the Paine mountain range...
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Exploration Path
This walk amongst orchids and ñirres offers incredible views of Pehoé Lake, the Paine mountain range and the Paine River in the distance. Exit the main road following the shore of Pehoé Lake and ascend to the triangular rock marked on the map.
182 m 597 ft-181 m -594 ft176 m 577 ft28 m 92 ftElevation Profile
PAMPA
Estepa
- Overland
- Easy
- Half-day
We will visit the south-west area of the park, making various stops and short walks that will allow us to discover important landmarks...
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Exploration Path
We will visit the south-west area of the park, making various stops and short walks that will allow us to discover important landmarks in the history of Patagonia and the national park. We will cross various ecosystems associated with higher humidity, such as the banks of the Serrano River or the Lenga and Ñirre forests. We will have the opportunity to see various types of waterfowl, while we make stops to observe the lake and Gray Glacier, share a tea and enjoy one of the best views of the Paine massif.