Hike the W Trek in Torres del Paine
A friend has invited you to do this with them.
The W Trek takes you through the granite towers, glaciers and lakes of Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia. It needs reservations; if you only have a day, the walk to the base of the towers does not.
DemandingOver £500 / $650A few weeksOutdoorsAlone or with othersChile
How to start
- Read the park's 2026 travel advice and its reservation system page, and book your nights on the W first.
- Pack for rain, wind and snow in one day, with three layers and good waterproofs.
- Register at every ranger station on the way, as the trails have no phone signal.
Where to go
We opened this link on 27 October 2026 and found it to be what we say. Dates, places and prices are on the official page, where they stay up to date.
Plan this
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