{"id":34725,"date":"2024-11-11T05:29:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T09:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/news\/trekking-in-torres-del-paine-my-experience-doing-the-w-circuit\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T13:35:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T11:35:16","slug":"w-trek-patagonia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/chile\/torres-del-paine\/w-trek-patagonia\/","title":{"rendered":"W Trek Patagonia: My Torres del Paine Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hi, my name is Annia, and in this article, I\u2019ll share my experience <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howlanders.com\/en\/tours-chile\/puerto-natales\/torres-del-paine-w-trek\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.howlanders.com\/en\/tours-chile\/puerto-natales\/torres-del-paine-w-trek\">hiking the <strong>W Trek<\/strong><\/a><strong> Patagonia<\/strong>, the most famous trek in <strong>Torres del Paine<\/strong> and one of the great routes in Chilean Patagonia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>W Circuit<\/strong> crosses the southern part of Torres del Paine National Park. Along the way, you visit some of the park\u2019s most iconic places. These include Base Torres, Lake Nordenskj\u00f6ld, the French Valley, Paine Grande, and Grey Glacier. The route gets its name from the \u201cW\u201d shape it <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/chile\/torres-del-paine\/torres-del-paine-national-park-lodging\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/chile\/torres-del-paine\/torres-del-paine-national-park-lodging\/\">draws on the map<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our adventure started in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howlanders.com\/en\/tours-argentina\/el-calafate\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.howlanders.com\/en\/tours-argentina\/el-calafate\"> El Calafate<\/a>, Argentina. From there, we crossed into Chile and entered Torres del Paine National Park to begin the trek. For several days, we walked among mountains, lakes, glaciers, and landscapes that changed constantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The weather was also part of the experience. In Patagonia, you can have sun, wind, rain, and fog all in the same day. That\u2019s why, even though this article focuses on the day-by-day route, it\u2019s important to remember that the <strong>W Trek<\/strong> requires good physical preparation and a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/chile\/torres-del-paine\/torres-del-paine-backpacking-what-to-bring\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/chile\/torres-del-paine\/torres-del-paine-backpacking-what-to-bring\/\">well-packed backpack<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The stages can be long. The terrain changes a lot. And the weather can make the route more challenging. It\u2019s best to arrive with some hiking experience and carry only what you really need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In our case, we stayed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/chile\/torres-del-paine\/torres-del-paine-national-park-lodging\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/chile\/torres-del-paine\/torres-del-paine-national-park-lodging\/\">lodges located in the different sectors<\/a> of the park. We moved forward stage by stage through southern Torres del Paine. In this post, I\u2019ll tell you what our <strong>Torres del Paine Trek<\/strong> was like, what landscapes we found, what the hardest moments were, and why this route is still one of the great <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/chile\/torres-del-paine\/patagonia-trekking-torres-paine-tours\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/chile\/torres-del-paine\/patagonia-trekking-torres-paine-tours\/\"><strong>Patagonia Trekking Torres del Paine<\/strong> experiences<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"379\" data-id=\"34427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno1-3.jpg?resize=640%2C379&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Centro de Bienvenida en Torres del Paine W Patagonia Trek\" class=\"wp-image-34427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno1-3.jpg?w=5568&amp;ssl=1 5568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno1-3.jpg?resize=768%2C455&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno1-3.jpg?resize=1536%2C910&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno1-3.jpg?resize=2048%2C1213&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno1-3.jpg?resize=1200%2C711&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno1-3.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno1-3.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"34423\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno2-3.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Torres del Paine: indicaciones a Mirador Las Torres y Sector Cuernos y Chileno W Patagonia Trek\" class=\"wp-image-34423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno2-3.jpg?w=5568&amp;ssl=1 5568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno2-3.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno2-3.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno2-3.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno2-3.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno2-3.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno2-3.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno2-3.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno2-3.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno2-3.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno2-3.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 1 Beginning of the W Trek Patagonia: From El Calafate to Sector Chileno<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our adventure started in El Calafate, Argentina. After driving about 217 miles (350 km) and crossing into Chile, we entered Torres del Paine National Park through Laguna Amarga. We arrived as part of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howlanders.com\/en\/tours-argentina\/el-calafate\/day-trip-torres-paine-calafate\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.howlanders.com\/en\/tours-argentina\/el-calafate\/day-trip-torres-paine-calafate\">full-day tour<\/a>, showed our tickets, received instructions from the park rangers, and took the internal bus to the Welcome Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From there, our W Trek Patagonia really began. The first goal was to reach Sector Chileno, located almost 4 miles (6 km) from the Welcome Center. The beginning of the trail was comfortable, with flat terrain and views that gave us a first taste of what was coming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we continued, the trail started to climb. The wind also became a big part of the day, especially when we crossed Paso de los Vientos. It was our first reminder that in Torres del Paine, the weather is part of the trek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We reached <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/chile\/torres-del-paine\/refugio-chileno\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/chile\/torres-del-paine\/refugio-chileno\/\">Sector Chileno <\/a>tired but excited. We had completed the first stage and were finally inside one of the most famous routes in Chilean Patagonia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikiloc.com\/hiking-trails\/1-torres-del-paine-centro-de-bienvenida-a-sector-chileno-188265818\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.wikiloc.com\/hiking-trails\/1-torres-del-paine-centro-de-bienvenida-a-sector-chileno-188265818\">Map of the route.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"34418\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno3-2.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Monta\u00f1ista cruzando el r\u00edo en Torres del Paine W Patagonia Trek\" class=\"wp-image-34418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno3-2.jpg?w=5568&amp;ssl=1 5568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno3-2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno3-2.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno3-2.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno3-2.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno3-2.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno3-2.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno3-2.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno3-2.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno3-2.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno3-2.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"34414\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno8-2.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Paso de Los Vientos en Torres del Paine W Patagonia Trek\" class=\"wp-image-34414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno8-2.jpg?w=4000&amp;ssl=1 4000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno8-2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno8-2.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno8-2.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno8-2.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno8-2.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno8-2.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno8-2.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno8-2.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno8-2.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno8-2.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"34385\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno4-2.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Tiendas de campa\u00f1a en Camping Chileno, Torres del Paine\" class=\"wp-image-34385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno4-2.jpg?w=5568&amp;ssl=1 5568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno4-2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno4-2.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno4-2.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno4-2.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno4-2.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno4-2.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno4-2.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno4-2.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno4-2.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno4-2.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"34381\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno9-4.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Comedor y recepci\u00f3n en el Sector Chileno, Torres del Paine\" class=\"wp-image-34381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno9-4.jpg?w=5568&amp;ssl=1 5568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno9-4.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno9-4.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno9-4.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno9-4.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno9-4.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno9-4.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno9-4.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno9-4.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno9-4.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/chileno9-4.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 2: Base Torres Attempt and Return to Sector Central<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second day started with bad weather. There was a lot of fog, and the mountain peaks were completely covered. Our original plan was to hike to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howlanders.com\/en\/tours-chile\/puerto-natales\/base-torres-paine-hike\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.howlanders.com\/en\/tours-chile\/puerto-natales\/base-torres-paine-hike\">Base Torres<\/a>, one of the most anticipated points of the W Trek. But the staff confirmed that, with those conditions, we would not be able to enjoy the views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, we adapted the route and returned directly to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/chile\/torres-del-paine\/refugio-central\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/chile\/torres-del-paine\/refugio-central\/\">Sector Central<\/a>. We did not reach the viewpoint as planned, but the way back was still beautiful. We walked the same trail as the day before, this time downhill, and enjoyed the landscape from a different perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This stage reminded us of something important about any Torres del Paine Trek: you need to be ready to walk, but also to be flexible. Fog, wind, or rain can change your plans. Part of the experience is accepting Patagonia as it comes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikiloc.com\/hiking-trails\/2-torres-del-paine-sector-chileno-a-sector-central-188265817\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.wikiloc.com\/hiking-trails\/2-torres-del-paine-sector-chileno-a-sector-central-188265817\">Map of the route.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 3: From Sector Central to Sector Franc\u00e9s<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The third day was one of the most beautiful stages of the route. We had around 10.5 miles (17 km) ahead of us, from Sector Central to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/chile\/torres-del-paine\/refugio-frances\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/chile\/torres-del-paine\/refugio-frances\/\">Sector Franc\u00e9s.<\/a> This time, the weather was on our side. The sun came out, and the landscape looked incredible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For much of the day, we walked alongside Lake Nordenskj\u00f6ld. Its intense turquoise color was one of the highlights of the route. The trail combines regular paths, sections near the lakeshore, suspension bridges, and wide-open views that make the effort worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"34475\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GOPR1034.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Monta\u00f1istas en Lago Nordenskj\u00f6ld con vistas a las Torres\" class=\"wp-image-34475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GOPR1034.jpg?w=5568&amp;ssl=1 5568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GOPR1034.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GOPR1034.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GOPR1034.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GOPR1034.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GOPR1034.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GOPR1034.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GOPR1034.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GOPR1034.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GOPR1034.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GOPR1034.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"34466\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances5-1.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Monta\u00f1ista en Lago Nordenskj\u00f6ld de Torres del Paine\" class=\"wp-image-34466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances5-1.jpg?w=4000&amp;ssl=1 4000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances5-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances5-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances5-1.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances5-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances5-1.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances5-1.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances5-1.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances5-1.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances5-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances5-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"34497\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances8-3.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Puente colgante en Torres del Paine\" class=\"wp-image-34497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances8-3.jpg?w=5568&amp;ssl=1 5568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances8-3.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances8-3.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances8-3.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances8-3.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances8-3.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances8-3.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances8-3.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances8-3.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances8-3.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances8-3.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also passed Sector Cuernos, one of the most photogenic places on the W Circuit. In our case, it was not fully open yet because of the season. Still, we stopped there to rest, refill water, and eat something before continuing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few miles later, we reached Sector Franc\u00e9s. It had been a long but beautiful stage. For me, this day perfectly shows what makes the W Trail so special: hours of hiking surrounded by lakes, mountains, and huge landscapes that change with every section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"34548\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances3-1.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sal\u00f3n comedor del Refugio Franc\u00e9s en Torres del Paine\" class=\"wp-image-34548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances3-1.jpg?w=5568&amp;ssl=1 5568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances3-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances3-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances3-1.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances3-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances3-1.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances3-1.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances3-1.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances3-1.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances3-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances3-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"34553\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances4-1.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Alojamiento en igl\u00fas del Sector Franc\u00e9s de Torres del Paine\" class=\"wp-image-34553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances4-1.jpg?w=5568&amp;ssl=1 5568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances4-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances4-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances4-1.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances4-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances4-1.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances4-1.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances4-1.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances4-1.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances4-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/frances4-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikiloc.com\/hiking-trails\/3-torres-del-paine-sector-central-a-sector-frances-188420127\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.wikiloc.com\/hiking-trails\/3-torres-del-paine-sector-central-a-sector-frances-188420127\">Map of the route. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 4: From Sector Franc\u00e9s to Paine Grande<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fourth day started with rain, and it continued for most of the morning. Our plan was to hike up to the French Viewpoint, but the weather was not on our side. So we continued straight toward Paine Grande.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This stage felt very different from the previous day. The trail crosses forest areas, boardwalks, bridges, and landscapes marked by the large 2011 fire. Many trees are dry and leafless. It may look harsher, but it also shows a wilder and quieter side of the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arriving at <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/chile\/torres-del-paine\/refugio-paine-grande\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/chile\/torres-del-paine\/refugio-paine-grande\/\">Paine Grande<\/a> was one of those moments I will not forget. Suddenly, a wide open area appeared in front of Lake Peho\u00e9, with mountains all around and a huge feeling of space. After hiking in the rain, that view felt like a reward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the afternoon, the weather changed again. The sun came out, and even a rainbow appeared. It felt like Torres del Paine was reminding us that you can experience several seasons in just one day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"34523\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande4-1.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bosque de camino a Paine Grande W Patagonia Trek\" class=\"wp-image-34523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande4-1.jpg?w=4000&amp;ssl=1 4000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande4-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande4-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande4-1.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande4-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande4-1.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande4-1.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande4-1.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande4-1.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande4-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande4-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"34527\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande-1.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Puente colgante camino a Paine Grande W Patagonia Trek\" class=\"wp-image-34527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande-1.jpg?w=5568&amp;ssl=1 5568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande-1.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande-1.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande-1.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande-1.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande-1.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"34506\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande3-1.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Vistas al lago desde el Refugio Paine Grande en Torres del Paine\" class=\"wp-image-34506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande3-1.jpg?w=5568&amp;ssl=1 5568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande3-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande3-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande3-1.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande3-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande3-1.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande3-1.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande3-1.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande3-1.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande3-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande3-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"34515\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande1-2.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Entrada del Refugio Paine Grande en Torres del Paine\" class=\"wp-image-34515\" style=\"width:421px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande1-2.jpg?w=5568&amp;ssl=1 5568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande1-2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande1-2.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande1-2.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande1-2.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande1-2.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande1-2.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande1-2.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande1-2.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande1-2.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.howlanders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/painegrande1-2.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikiloc.com\/hiking-trails\/4-torres-del-paine-sector-frances-a-paine-grande-188420126\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.wikiloc.com\/hiking-trails\/4-torres-del-paine-sector-frances-a-paine-grande-188420126\">Map of the route.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Day 5 End of the W Trek Patagonia: Paine Grande, Lake Peho\u00e9, and Exit to Puerto Natales<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the last day, we had the option to hike toward the Grey Viewpoint. But the day started with rain, wind, and heavy clouds. After several days on the trail and with tired legs, we decided not to push it. Instead, we enjoyed the Paine Grande area calmly before leaving the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We took the catamaran from Paine Grande to Pudeto. The ride took around 30 minutes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikiloc.com\/motorboat-trails\/catamaran-lago-pehoe-a-estancia-pudeto-188489952\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.wikiloc.com\/motorboat-trails\/catamaran-lago-pehoe-a-estancia-pudeto-188489952\">across Lake Peho\u00e9<\/a>. It was a beautiful farewell to the park: mountains, water, wind, and the feeling of leaving behind a place we would never forget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Pudeto, we continued by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikiloc.com\/offroading-trails\/bus-de-torres-del-paine-pudeto-a-puerto-natales-188524318\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.wikiloc.com\/offroading-trails\/bus-de-torres-del-paine-pudeto-a-puerto-natales-188524318\">bus to Puerto Natales<\/a>, the final point of our adventure. We arrived tired, but very happy to have completed the W Circuit and spent several days on one of the most spectacular routes in Patagonia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The end of the trek was not exactly how we had imagined it. But that is also part of the experience. In Torres del Paine, you are not always the one in control. The weather, your body, and the trail also decide. 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Every stage feels different. The strong wind on the way to Sector Chileno, the views of Lake Nordenskj\u00f6ld,the trail past Cuernos, the forests and boardwalks on the way to Paine Grande. Lake Peho\u00e9. And that constant feeling of hiking through one of the wildest places in Chilean Patagonia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hardest part is the accumulated tiredness and the changing weather. In Torres del Paine, you can go from sun to rain, wind, or fog very quickly. That can change your plans, just like it happened to us with Base Torres and the Grey Viewpoint. Some stages are also long, and hiking for several days with a backpack requires preparation, patience, and flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, is the W Trek Patagonia worth it? Absolutely. It is one of the most special treks in South America and one of the best ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howlanders.com\/en\/tours-chile\/puerto-natales\/torres-paine-tours\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.howlanders.com\/en\/tours-chile\/puerto-natales\/torres-paine-tours\">experience Torres del Paine<\/a> from the inside, is not just a hiking route. It is a journey of disconnection, effort, extreme landscapes, and moments you will remember for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are thinking about doing the Torres del Paine Trek, my recommendation is clear: plan it in advance and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/chile\/torres-del-paine\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/blog.howlanders.com\/en\/chile\/torres-del-paine\/\">choose an option <\/a>that lets you focus on enjoying the trail. 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