Enjoy this 3.7-km round-trip route near Torres del Paine, Magallanes. It is generally considered a difficult trail. It is a very popular region for hiking, so you are likely to meet other people while you are in the area. One of the most beautiful valleys in the Torres del Paine National Park The French Valley Trek is part of the W Circuit, one of the main attractions of the Torres del Paine National Park, for trekking and nature lovers.

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Experience Trail through Valle Francés with GreatChile

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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, from/to Puerto Natales

Explore the Francés Valley, Torres Base, and the Grey Glacier on Torres del Paine’s most iconic hiking loop.

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, from/to Puerto Natales

It includes more remote areas such as the John Gardner Pass and the Dickson Glacier.

Accommodation Self-Guided Transfers Meals Physical Demand: high

The hiking trail between Grey and Paine Grande offering sweeping vistas of the glacial valley.

W Circuit Express

4 Days / 3 Nights, from/to Puerto Natales

It concentrates the most emblematic views of the W in less time, covering Torres del Paine, Valle del Francés and Glaciar Grey. Ideal for those looking for an intense experience in less time.

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

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, from/to Puerto Natales

Walk alongside hanging glaciers, admire Lake Nordenskjöld, explore the Grey Glacier, return on the Grey III.

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

Winter W: Base Torres, French Valley and Grey Glacier

6 Days / 5 Nights, from/to Puerto Natales

Discover the Winter Magic of Torres del Paine Experience Torres del Paine National Park during the winter season, when the

Accommodation Guide Transfers Meals Snacks Physical Demand: medium high

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

W Premium Circuit

5 días / 4 noches

You will have an extra night at the Hotel Las Torres and two nights in the French sector, allowing you to explore the French Valley without carrying luggage.

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