John Gardener Pass/Claire Breakspear TORRES DEL PAINE CIRCUIT
Our 8-day trek follows the famous circuit of Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia. We explore this beautiful region, admiring views of the spectacular Paine massif, with sheer granite towers, sweeping glaciers and bright blue lakes. We also tour the cosmopolitan capital city of Buenos Aires, visiting the Plaza de Mayo and colourful La Boca.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Buenos Aires. Enjoy a guided tour of this captivating city. Day 2 Fly to El Calafate There is the option to visit the spectacular Perito Moreno Glacier. Day 3 Torres del Paine National Park Trek to Campo Serón. Day 4 Begin 8-day trek Hike to Lago Paine. Continue along the river to Refugio Dickson. Day 5 Los Perros Trek through ancient virgin beech forest to Laguna de Los Perros. Spend the night camping in the middle of dense forest. Day 6 John Gardener Pass Climb to the Pass (1241m) and marvel at the spectacular views of the south Patagonian Ice cap. Day 7 Lago Grey There is the option to walk to Glacier Grey. Day 8 Paine Grande Trek along the eastern banks of Lago Grey to the shores of Paine Grande. Day 9 Valle Francés Follow the river upstream to Mirador Francés, offering spectacular views of the Glacier. Continue to the blue shores of Nordenskjöld Lake. Day 10 Refugio Torres Hike to the Asencio River, along the shores of the beautiful Nordenskjöld Lake. Day 11 Viewpoint Hike towards the granite towers of Torres
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/to
and admire one of the most famous sights in Patagonia. Day 12 Calafate Take a bus to this small town. Days 13/14 Buenos Aires Fly to the capital. There is the option to watch a traditional tango show. Days 15/16 Overnight flight to the UK.
LAGO DICKSON
LOS PERROS Camp
Valle del Frances
Cumbre 3050m
REFUGIO GREY
Lake Grey
REFUGIO CUERNOS
PAINE GRANDE CHILE km 025 EL CALAFATE La Boca, Buenos Aires TREK LENGTH & GRADIENT
1500m 1250m 1000m 750m 500m 250m 0m
Day 4 – 12km Los Perros Seron Refugio Dickson optional walk Day 5 – 18km Day 6 – 10km Day 7 – 22km Day 8 Day 9 – 11km Day 10 – 27km Day 11 – 10km Day 12 – 20km Rest Day Refugio Grey Refugio Grey
Refugio Paine Grande
Refugio Los Cuernos
Refugio Las Torres
TOUR ONLY – 14 DAYS Tour price without flights from £2450
REFUGIO
Torres del Paine Circuit REFUGIO
Torres del Paine
Ref TO
Lake Paine
SERON CAMPING
2850m TORRES
REFUGIO LAS
Guarderia Laguna Amarga
From/To EL CALAFATE
ARGENTINA BUENOS
AIRES
TORRES DEL PAINE
TOUR DATES
The Torres del Paine Circuit tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
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“A strenuous, fully supported circuit of the dramatic Torres del Paine massif”
inclusive from
£3396 16 DAYS
Trek grade STRENUOUS Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 5 nights hotels, 7 nights refuges, 2 nights camping. 14 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 dinners are included.
Transport: Minicoach, bus and internal flights.
Trekking Details: This is an 8 day trek with an average of 8 hours walking each day. This trek will involve ascents of up to 900m. We will reach our highest point at 1,300m. We have graded this trek as strenuous.
Group Size: Generally 12 to 16. flight DETAILS Ref: TO
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For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
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