This trail connects the Italian Camp, the gateway to the beautiful French Valley with the Los Cuernos camp area, which receives its name because it is located at the foot of the hills that protrude from the Paine Mountain Range as if they were horns. Also pass by the French camp which has a pleasant restaurant on the shores of Lake Nordensjöld. Lake, river, forest and mountains, this trail, a mandatory step on any circuit you do within the Torres del Paine National Park, has it all! Set out on this 10.1-km round-trip route near Torres del Paine, Magallanes. It is generally considered a moderate route, taking an average of 3 hours 7 minutes to travel. It is a very popular region for backpacking, camping and hiking, so you are likely to meet other people while you are in the area.

The distinctive layered rock of the Cuernos peaks towering over the mountain huts of the Nordenskjöld trail.

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Experience Trail between Italiano Sector and Los Cuernos with GreatChile

Programs & Tours

The sun hitting the peaks of the towers, casting a warm glow over the entire Base Torres amphitheater.

Classic W Circuit Trek

5 days / 4 nights – Classic W Circuit self-guided tour from/to Puerto Natales

Hike the Classic W Circuit, Torres del Paine’s most iconic trekking route and one of Patagonia’s most renowned experiences.

Accommodation Self-Guided Transfers Boat Transfer Meals Physical Demand: medium high Experience: Experienced

High-altitude trekking path from Paso John Gardner down toward the massive Grey Glacier.

O Circuit Torres del Paine

8 days / 7 nights – Self-guided O Classic Tour from/to Puerto Natales.

Discover the O Classic Circuit, the most comprehensive and challenging hiking experience in Torres del Paine.

Accommodation Self-Guided Transfers Meals Physical Demand: high Experience: Expert

Jagged mountain summits and hanging glaciers viewed from the rocky amphitheater of the British Lookout.

W Circuit exit by Grey Lake

5 days / 4 nights – Self-guided W Circuit starting with the Grey III cruise from/to Puerto Natales

Hike the Classic W Circuit in Torres del Paine, ending with a boat trip on Lake Grey III—one of the park’s most breathtaking experiences.

Accommodation Self-Guided Transfers Boat Transfer Meals Physical Demand: medium high Experience: Experienced

The classic view of the three granite towers and the glacial lagoon at Base Las Torres.

W Premium Circuit

5 days / 4 nights – Self-guided W Premium Circuit from/to Puerto Natales, with accommodations at Hotel Las Torres and in the French Sector.

Discover the W Premium Circuit, designed for those who want to experience Torres del Paine’s most iconic trek with greater comfort, better rest stops, and a more complete experience.

Accommodation Self-Guided Transfers Boat Transfer Meals Physical Demand: medium high Experience: Experienced