Highlights
Hike to the base of the famous rock towers on the edge of an emerald lake
Cover up to 80 miles on foot with fewer crowds in the northern area of the park
Visit the massive and beautiful Grey Glacier that skirts Grey Lake
Itinerary
For those seeking the ultimate trekking challenge, the "Full Circuit Patagonia – Torres del Paine – 'O' Route" offers a weeklong backpacking adventure around Chile’s most iconic national park. This demanding trek, guided by local experts, leads you through lenga forests, up to the breathtaking Las Torres Towers, and alongside the colossal Grey Glacier. Whether traveling solo or with companions, you’ll join fellow intrepid explorers for a journey through Patagonia’s raw, untamed beauty. The unique appeal: full circumnavigation of the park’s legendary "O" Route, guaranteeing a deep immersion in one of the world’s most spectacular wilderness areas—perfect for seasoned trekkers craving both challenge and scenery.
day 1 - PUERTO NATALES
Arrive at the Puerto Natales bus station or airport where you will be greeted by your OneSeed guide and taken to our partner B&B. Around 6pm meet your guide and review the welcome packet and complete a gear check before your welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Peak Altitude: 10 ft (3m)
Inclusions: private airport or bus station transfer (Puerto Natales), welcome dinner, hotel accommodations
day 2 - PUERTO NATALES TO LAS TORRES CAMP
Get an early start today. Head approximately 2 hours to Torres del Paine National Park and the Las Torres Camp. Once at camp, begin the hike to ‘The Towers’. Start the trek with daypacks as you ascend through a rocky terrain cut by pristine glacial rivers. Gain two thousand feet in elevation as you climb through a beautiful lenga forest until reaching the base of the towers. Another shorter climb will put you meters from the towers and the emerald lake that sits at their base. Return to the Las Torres Camp for the evening.
Peak Altitude: 2,870 ft (875m)
Total Hiking: approximately 12 miles (19 km) / 8 hours of trekking (*day pack only today)
Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner, private transportation, park entry fee, tent accommodations
day 3 - LAS TORRES CAMP TO SERON CAMP
In the morning, continue your journey through Torres del Paine National Park, by hiking from the Las Torres Camp to the Seron Camp.
Peak Altitude: 530 ft (162m)
Total Hiking: approximately 8 miles (13 km) / 4 hours of trekking
Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner, tent accommodations
day 4 - SERON CAMP TO DICKSON CAMP
After breakfast, continue the trek. Trek alongside the Paine River & Lake. Enjoy stunning views of Paine Massif, Indian Head, and Dickson. Spend the night at Dickson Camp.
Peak Altitude: 1,247 ft (380m)
Total Hiking: approximately 11 miles (18 km) / 6 hours of trekking
Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; tent accommodations
day 5 - DICKSON CAMP TO PERROS CAMP
Continue the hike westward in the direction of the Patagonia Ice Cap. You will catch views of Perros Glacier before reaching Perros campsite for the evening. Optional afternoon hike to Puma Glacier or take some time to rest at the camp.
Peak Altitude: 2,296 ft (700m)
Total Hiking: approximately 7.5 miles (12 km) / 4.5 hours of trekking
Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; tent accommodations
day 6 - PERROS CAMP TO GREY CAMP
The morning begins with a push up to John Garner Pass, but the hike is well worth the views from the top. Catch your first glimpse of Grey Glacier, which extends around 100 square miles! Follow the glacier down to Grey Camp where a hot shower will be waiting for you. Enjoy a warm meal and a glass of wine with your fellow travelers.
Peak Altitude: 3,937 ft (1200m)
Total Hiking: approximately 10 miles (16 km) / 11 hours of trekking
Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; tent accommodations
day 7 - GREY CAMP TO PAINE GRANDE CAMP
A 4-hour hike leads you to Paine Grande Camp in the morning. Enjoy views of the aqua colored lake and take the afternoon to explore the area or rest your legs.
Peak Altitude: 1,575 ft (480m)
Total Hiking: approximately 7 miles (11.2 km) / 4-5 hours of trekking
Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; tent accommodations
day 8 - PAINE GRANDE CAMP TO LOS CUERNOS CAMP
Head out from Paine Grande and through Torres’ old growth forest. Once your arrive at the Italian Camp, drop your full backpacks and repack your food, water and windbreaker into your daypack for the hike into the French Valley. See an impressive viewpoint of the French Valley and Cerro Hoja and Cerro Máscara, two of the famous horned peaks. If you’re feeling up to it, hike an additional 8 miles from the French Glacier round-trip further into the French Valley for stunning 360 views of the park. Return the way you came and spend the night at Los Cuernos Camp.
Peak Altitude: 2,495 ft (760m)
Total Hiking: approximately 9 miles (14.5 km) / 7-8 hours trekking OR 17 miles (27km) / 12 hours of trekking
Inclusions: breakfast / lunch / dinner; tent accommodations
day 9 - LOS CUERNOS CAMP TO PUERTO NATALES
Spend a majority of this part of the trek nestled on a trail between Lake Nordenskjold and Mount Almirante Nieto of the Paine Massif. Arrive at Las Torres where you will mark the completion of the Torres del Paine full circuit, and where private transport will be waiting to take you back to Puerto Natales. In the evening, celebrate the successful completion of the Torres del Paine ‘Full Circuit’ at dinner with your guide.
Peak Altitude: 295 ft (90m)
Total Hiking: approximately 7 miles (11.2 km) / 4-5 hours of trekking
Inclusions: breakfast, lunch, dinner, private transportation, hotel accommodations
day 10 - DEPARTURE FROM PUERTO NATALES
A OneSeed representative will drive you to the airport for your connecting flight home or to the local bus station.
Inclusions: breakfast; private airport or bus station transfer (Puerto Natales)
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