In southern Chilean Patagonia, a group of mountains called the Cordillera del Paine (Paine Mountain Range) is the focal point of the UNESCO-listed Parque Nacional Torres del Paine (Torres del Paine National Park). Here, three distinctive granite ‘towers’ – named Torres d’Agostini, Central and Monzino – extend as high as 2,500m above sea level and are known as the Torres del Paine. The national park also boasts valleys, rivers, glaciers, and turquoise lakes; the most well-known of those being Grey, Pehoé, Nordenskiöld, and Sarmiento lakes. The glaciers – notably Grey, Pingo and Tyndall – are part of the Southern Patagonia Ice Field. 

Highlights 

Torres del Paine National Park 

Be thrilled by the towering granite peaks, impressive glaciers and turquoise waters that are synonymous with Torres del Paine National Park. Explore this UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Take full advantage of 17 hours of daylight during summer and don’t miss out on spectacular sunrises, when the horns of the Torres del Paine massif glow purple and red. Enjoy observing wildlife within the park, watching on land for huemul or Andean deer, foxes and guanacos while majestic condors soar through the pristine skies overhead. 

W Trek of Paine 

The W Trek is the most famous hiking route of Torres del Paine, interlinking the 3 Granite Paine Towers, the Valle Francés (French Valley), and Glaciar Grey (Grey Glacier), getting its name from the ‘W’ shape the path follows. The circuit is approximately 70 kms in total distance and is one of the most scenic treks in the world. Enjoy a remote trekking and camping experience far from the park’s more crowded trails, bringing you closer to lesser-known glaciers and the Southern Patagonia Ice Field. 

Lago y Glaciar Grey  

In the heart of Torres del Paine National Park, sail over Lago Grey (Grey Lake) to admire the eponymous glacier that tumbles into its waters. The massive Glacier Grey (Grey Glacier) is 30m high and has an arresting backdrop of snow-capped mountains adding to its frozen enchantment.