Torres del Paine
Patagonia, Chile
Explorations in
Torres del Paine
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MIRADOR GREY
Glaciar
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Easy
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Full-day
We cross the Pehoé lake in the Explora catamaran towards the northwest bank. From there we will ascend to observe the Grey Glacier...
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Exploration Path
We cross the Pehoé lake in the Explora catamaran towards the northwest bank. From there we will ascend to observe the Grey Glacier and the extraordinary extension of the Southern Ice Fields. Then, we will return along the trail with views of icebergs. We return by catamaran to Explora.
488 m 1601 ft-488 m -1601 ft276 m 906 ft39 m 128 ftElevation Profile
GLACIAR GREY
Glaciar
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Hike
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Moderate
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Full-day
We cross the Pehoé Lake by catamaran to the Paine Grande refuge to cross one of the stretches of the W. Around the midpoint...
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Exploration Path
We cross the Pehoé Lake by catamaran to the Paine Grande refuge to cross one of the stretches of the W. Around the midpoint of the hike, we can see the Grey Glacier and the Southern Ice Fields. We continue walking to the beach of Grey Lake where we board a boat that brings us to the glacier and then leaves us on the other side of the lake. We walk along the beach and through a forest to the van.
*Browsing is subject to the availability of Explora's external operator and the weather.538 m 1765 ft-516 m -1693 ft273 m 896 ft29 m 95 ftElevation Profile
VALLE DEL FRANCÉS
Glaciar
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Hike
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Moderate
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Full-day
We cross the Pehoé Lake by catamaran to the Paine Grande refuge where we start the trek. We enter the Francés Valley...
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Exploration Path
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 ft275 m 902 ft39 m 128 ftElevation Profile
LAGUNA AZUL
Bosque
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Hike
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Easy
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Half-day
Our walk begins at the park ranger’s house, from which we will walk along the lagoon shore. We will see a wetland with diverse birds and the Torres del Paine along the way. We reach a viewpoint at the end and then return to the lodge by van.
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Exploration Path
Our walk begins at the park ranger’s house, from which we will walk along the lagoon shore. We will see a wetland with diverse birds and the Torres del Paine along the way. We reach a viewpoint at the end and then return to the lodge by van.
22 m 72 ft-16 m -52 ft234 m 768 ft223 m 732 ftElevation Profile
FERRIER
Bosque
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Hike
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Expert
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Half-day
We travel by van to the Grey Lake where we begin a demanding ascent during which we get views of the Lake...
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Exploration Path
We travel by van to the Grey Lake where we begin a demanding ascent during which we get views of the Lake and the huge ice mass of the South Ice Fields. We cross a forest and continue to the top with panoramic views of the Grey and Pehoé lakes. We descend and return by van.
612 m 2008 ft-612 m -2008 ft642 m 2.106 ft56 m 184 ftElevation Profile
MIRADOR SIERRA DEL TORO
Encuentro
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Hike
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Advanced
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Half-day
We travel by van to the mouth of the Paine River, where we begin a steep and rocky ascent of the sierra, a place off the beaten track...
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Exploration Path
We travel by van to the mouth of the Paine River, where we begin a steep and rocky ascent of the sierra, a place off the beaten track. The vegetation is low, allowing incredible views of Toro Lake, Paine River, the Pampa Serrano and the mountains of the area. We return by van.
454 m 1490 ft-454 m -1490 ft432 m 1.417 ft38 m 125 ftElevation Profile
Mirador Condor
Encuentro
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Hike
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Moderate
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Half-day
We leave the hotel, walking along the shore of Pehoé Lake. In the distance, we see a hill on the summit...
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Exploration Path
We leave the hotel, walking along the shore of Pehoé Lake. In the distance, we see a hill on the summit of which is the Condor lookout, our destination. On the way, we pass through lenga and ñirre forests. When we get to the top, we have a 360° view of the park. We descend down a rocky slope to the van.
253 m 830 ft-232 m -761 ft239 m 784 ft45 m 148 ftElevation Profile
Pingo Chorrillo
Bosque
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Hike
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Moderate
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Half-day
We travel by van to Grey Lake. From there, we walk along a path along the Pingo River through a forest of native trees...
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Exploration Path
We travel by van to Grey Lake. From there, we walk along a path along the Pingo River through a forest of native trees. During this exploration, we can enjoy different views of the Paine massif and bird watching. The return is by the same path.
235 m 771 ft-235 m -771 ft105 m 344 ft56 m 184 ftElevation Profile
LA LOMA
Bosque
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Hike
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Moderate
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Half-day
From a steppe area, we walk to a small hill overlooking the Torres del Paine. Then we cross native forests, observing the rich wild life...
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Exploration Path
From a steppe area, we walk to a small hill overlooking the Torres del Paine. Then we cross native forests, observing the rich wild life of the park. At the end of our excursion, we make a descent through open terrain, allowing us to feel the Patagonian wind. We return to lodge by van.
58 m 190 ft-234 m -768 ft430 m 1.411 ft205 m 673 ftElevation Profile
SARMIENTO
Estepa
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Hike
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Moderate
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Half-day
We will walk along a trail with low vegetation and views of the Paine Horns and Almirante Nieto. We then go down to the beach on the shores of Lake Sarmiento, where we will have the chance to walk among incredible calcium carbonate rock formations.
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Exploration Path
We will walk along a trail with low vegetation and views of the Paine Horns and Almirante Nieto. We then go down to the beach on the shores of Lake Sarmiento, where we will have the chance to walk among incredible calcium carbonate rock formations.
100 m 328 ft-100 m -328 ft125 m 410 ft80 m 262 ftElevation Profile
MIRADOR TORO
Encuentro
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Hike
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Easy
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Half-day
We travel by van to the Weber bridge, from which we walk to Toro Lake. On the way we can observe evidence...
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Exploration Path
We travel by van to the Weber bridge, from which we walk to Toro Lake. On the way we can observe evidence of the ice that once covered the park. We ascend to an overlook with panoramic views. On the descent we pass by a lagoon. We return by van.
98 m 322 ft-98 m -322 ft83 m 272 ft25 m 82 ftElevation Profile
NORDENSKJÖLD
Encuentro
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Hike
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Easy
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Half-day
We travel by van to Salto Grande and begin our trek with views of the Paine Grande and its hanging glaciers. Then, we reach the turquoise...
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Exploration Path
We travel by van to Salto Grande and begin our trek with views of the Paine Grande and its hanging glaciers. Then, we reach the turquoise waters of Lake Nordenskjöld, at the foot of the massif where the sound of breaking ice can occasionally be heard. We return to the lodge by van.
133 m 436 ft-139 m -456 ft116 m 381 ft62 m 203 ftElevation Profile
