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French Valley Hike in Torres del Paine
French Valley Hike with professional guide
Hiking, adventure and catamaran trips await you in the French Valley Hike in Torres del Paine. We will cross rivers, mountains and hanging bridges of the famous W circuit in Patagonia, and you will be able to experience all of this in just one day. If adventure is your thing, and you want to visit those places that appear on postcards, we invite you to keep reading.
Tour details
Included
- Local Guide
- Transport
- Hiking poles
Not included
- Entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park ($34 USD)
- Pudeto catamaran ticket ($50 USD)
- Travel Insurance
- Food and drinks
Important information
Catamaran ticket and entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park are not included and must be paid in cash at the destination.
The minimum age for this tour is 12 years old.
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.
Torres del Paine French Valley Trek
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
Our tour starts in Puerto Natales. If you are traveling from Santiago de Chile, the best option is to take a flight to Punta Arenas. From Punta Arenas, you can take a bus that in only 3:15 hours will take you to the bus station in Puerto Natales.
