The Torres Del Paine is unique and the W trek is its most popular portion, the beloved of tourists so much so that they return year after year. Learn why.
The Torres Del Paine is one of the most beautiful places on Earth and should be on the list of any traveller who loves to go places and do things. You need to spare at least a week to explore the various attractions and trails.
The W Trek Torres Del Paine is the most visited and favorite of tourists because this is where most of the attractions are located. What is it about the W trek that acts like a magnet for people?
The scenery
The scenery is just bewitching. Nowhere else on earth will you find such a diverse collection of nature’s charms as you will encounter here. There are open blue cloud studded skies that take on a crimson hue at sunset. You have the granite towers, a number of lakes, forests and glaciers as well as caves to round out the collection.
The weather
Weather in the Torres can be a bit unpredictable at times. Trek high up and one could be enjoying cool breezes and warm sunshine. The next moment it may start to rain or snow and a strong wind may spring up from nowhere.
Experiences
Monotony does not exist on the W Trek in the Torres Del Paine. Each day shows you something delightful. The Grey Glacier, the base of the towers, the lakes and the rivers are marvelous. More important is that you can opt to go trek at leisure, traverse distances on a mountain bike, ride on a horse and go kayaking as well as ice trekking all during the week long or 10 days long stay.
Camping
If you like to camp, the trek circuit has many campsites along the trail, some of them free with basic amenities and some of them offering more. Besides, there are hotels for those who love to sleep in proper beds.
The Base of Towers
A hike to the Base of Towers is just unforgettable. The hard hike is rewarded by the sight of the granite pillars rising high up into the clouds, reflected in the lake.
The French Valley
Hiking to the French Valley is hard work but the vista that opens up is devastatingly magnificent, the likes of which are not found anywhere in the world. The mix of mountains kissing the clouds, mist, sun on the cliffs and the lakes is sheer poetry.
Glacier Grey
Glacier Grey is nature’s presentation in a stunning display of blue ice blocks. Walking on the glacier is an experience all by itself as is the trip by boat to this place.
Salto Grande
The cool and blue ice of Grey Glacier gives way to turbulent torrents of water at the Salto Grande Waterfall on the Paine River close to the Cuernos. If the view is gorgeous the strong winds can literally sway you as will the colors of the sky and earth.
Wildlife
Wildlife lovers will find the flora and fauna across the W-trek unique and charming enough to make them wish to return. It is a joy to watch the guanacos and nandus and the occasional puma.
Water
Water lovers will love to return to the Torres every year. Water is present in all its form ranging from the frozen ice on the glacier to mist in the waterfalls, cool blue lakes and turbulent rivers as well as the occasional shower.
Chiletour Patagonia combines the best of all elements to make the W-trek Torres del Paine tour one that will satisfy and yet awaken a hunger for more.
