French Valley Hike in Torres del Paine
French Valley Hike with professional guide
💡 Tour with departure TUESDAY - THURSDAY - SATURDAY 💡
Briefing
Hiking, adventure and even catamaran sailing await you on the French Valley (Valle Francés) Trek in Torres del Paine, the central part of the famous W Trek. The tour starts early in Puerto Natales to take a transport to Torres del Paine. You take a catamaran to cross Lake Pehoé to the Paine Grande refuge. The hike begins until you reach the beginning of the French Valley, through which you ascend until you reach the French viewpoint. Finally, you return by the same way, to take the catamaran and the minibus to Puerto Natales.
Ready for the adventure? Keep reading and we will tell you all the details:
Tour details
Included
- Local Guide
- Transport
- Hiking poles
Not included
- Entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park (approx. USD 35)
- Pudeto catamaran ticket (approx. USD 50)
- Travel Insurance
- Food and drinks
Important information
❌ The minimum age for this tour is 12 years old.
🛥️ The Catamaran ticket must be paid in cash at the destination.
🎟️ The entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park is not included and is purchased online at the following link: https://pasesparques.cl/
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation! If you cancel at least 24 hours before the tour starts, you will receive 100% of the amount paid. After this time, or in case of no-show, no refunds will be given.
Tour itinerary
French Valley Hike in Torres del Paine
Duration: 15 hours
Distance: 20 kilometers
Difficulty: Medium - High
Pickup and trip to Torres del Paine
We start our adventure in Puerto Natales, where we board a van to Torres del Paine National Park in southern Chile. In order to cross the river that separates us from the park, we board a catamaran that will take us upriver to our destination at the Paine Grande lodge.
Hike to the French Valley (Valle Francés) viewpoint
It is time to grab the trekking poles and start walking along the north shore of Lake Pehoé. Under the mountains of the Cuernos del Paine, we will walk the central part of the W circuit for 3 hours until we finally arrive at the French Valley viewpoint.
Return and catamaran to Pudeto
Sit back and enjoy the views, take pictures, have lunch and above all rest. After the one hour break, we continue our trekking through the French Valley in Torres del Paine, but this time on the way back. We will return to the Paine Grande lodge and set sail back by catamaran to Pudeto. After completing our 20 km crossing, the van takes us back to Puerto Natales where our French Valley Trek will have come to an end.
What to bring to French Valley Hike in Torres del Paine
- Trekking clothes
- Sunglasses
- Sun protection
- Hiking boots
- Cash USD
- Food & drinks
Where does the tour French Valley Hike in Torres del Paine start
The tour starts in the city of Puerto Natales. If you are traveling from Santiago de Chile the best option is to take a flight to Punta Arenas, and from there you can take a bus that in only 3:15 hours will take you to the bus station in Puerto Natales or hire a private transportation service with us.
If you are traveling from El Calafate (Argentina), there are buses that connect directly to Puerto Natales in a 5 hour trip or you can book a private service with us.
Questions & Answers
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