When packing, we need to section our gear into 2 x 15lt dry sacks. The logistics of how to pack will be explained prior to commencement of the trek. Suitcases can be stored at Ancestral offices whilst on the trek.
The porters have their own large packs and will carry your 2 dry sacks in those.
Day Pack: Below is what we will either be wearing or carrying in our 35 litre day pack. Make sure you day pack is comfortable, with shoulder straps and waist straps.
Dry Sack: 1
Into this dry sack goes your night gear - Crew carries this
This must not weigh more than 5kgs.
Dry Sack 2:
This must not weigh more than 5kgs. Very important that trekkers have everything on the gear list.
This 7 day trek along the Torres del Paine Trail, is one of the world renowned trekking routes in Patagonia, Chile’s most famous national park. The trail is located in the south of Patagonia, approximately 2500kms from Santiago and is an internationally acclaimed trekking destination providing our trekkers with panoramic scenery, exotic wildlife and diverse ecosystems. Torres del Paine is recognised as one of the most breathtakingly unspoiled places on earth, being declared a World Heritage site in 1978. The spectacular Pine Massif, with peaks Cuernos (Paine Horns) and Grande, dominates the panoramic landscape of the park. We will trek through numerous ecosystems including, carving glaciers, snow-capped mountains, cascading rivers and waterfalls, lush meadows, mirror like turquoise lakes, Magellenic forests and arid Pampas. Expect to see birds like the Andean Condor, American ostrich, Cara Cara’s and Pink Flamingos. Mammals such as Guanaco’s (like Lamas) Grey and Culpeo Foxes and possibly Pumas. This is a strenuous hike; trekkers must be in good physical condition and be fit enough to hike full days on varied terrain. Certain days on the trail are long and hard trekkers must be able to sustain a steady pace. There is time for photo's and to take in the amazing scenery. Terrain can be rocky, steep and/or boggy, the section on the Pass can be made more challenging if the weather is bad. The trip is camping for the most part and you should be comfortable with travelling in remote areas. Note the trip is fully supported by Ancestral crew, you only need to carry a day pack. This expedition starts and ends in Torres Central.
Our goal for today is to complete the most famous trekking trail in Torres del Paine NP. Walking up to the Towers.
One of the most magnificent sites that mother nature has to offer.
The trail leaves the granite peaks behind and opens into a quieter landscape of Lenga Forest, rolling valleys and Patagonian steppe.
The beginning of the journey into the quieter side of Torres del Paine
Following the Paine River north, the trail moves deeper into the remote heart of the circuit, passing Lago Paine, and a succession of open valleys and rolling terrain before reaching Dickson camp.
Deeper into the wild side of Torres del Paine.
Leaving Dickson, the trail climbs through dense Lenga Forest, following glacial rivers deeper into the mountains. Views of Dickson Glacier gradually give way to the remote basin of Lago Los Perros.
Where the Forest gives way to the high mountains
The most demanding - spectacular - stage of the journey. A steep ascent leads to John Gardner Pass at 1,200 metres, revealing the immense Southern Patagonian Icefield below. The trail then descends through rugged terrain and forest toward Grey Glacier.
Where the Glaciers Shine
Leaving Grey, the trail follows the eastern shore of Lago Grey through open forest and wind-swept ridges, with changing views back toward the glacier. A shorter stage leads south through the landscape toward Paine Grande.
Where ice, mountains and silence shape the horizon
From Paine Grande the trail enters the French Valley through Lenga forest and rocky terrain, surrounded by hanging glaciers and the dramatic peaks of the Paine Massif. After returning to Paine Grande, we cross the Lago Pehoe by catamaran to Pudeto and continue back to Puerto Natales.
Seven days. One extraordinary journey around the heart of Torres del Paine.
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