The best treks & hikes in Torres del Paine

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Trekking Torres del Paine

Torres del Paine National Park is full of must-see highlights, iconic viewpoints, and hidden treasures. The classic, best-loved hikes can be done as day trips or strung together as part of a more challenging multi-day trek.

But which Torres del Paine hikes lead to which iconic views? And how strenuous is each one? We’ve put together a practical side-by-side comparison of the Torres del Paine day hikes and multi-day treks to answer those essential questions. This summary table will help plan a trip that matches your hiking prowess and also ticks all your personal must-see boxes.

Torres del Paine day hikes at a glance:

Hike	Highlights	Length	Difficulty	Popularity
Torres Base Hike To Mirador Las Torres	Viewpoint of the park’s iconic three granite towers	17km (11 miles) 7 -10 hours	Moderate to intense	Among the most popular trails in the park
French Valley & Lake Pehoé	360 degree view of the park, glacial calving of French Glacier	17km (11 miles) 6 - 8 hours	Moderate to intense	Popular but exclusive; Lake Pehoé catamaran (boat) subject to seasonal conditions
Grey Lake And Glacier Grey	Hiking and by-boat combination for up-close, dramatic glacier viewing	11km (7 miles) 6 hours (hiking portion can be adapted)	Moderate (can be adapted)	Popular but exclusive; boat rides are subject to group size and weather conditions
Paso Los Cuernos	Viewpoint of the park’s iconic, gnarled “Los Cuernos” peaks	11km (7 miles) 4 - 6 hours	Easy to moderate	Among the most popular trails in the park

Torres del Paine multi-day treks at a glance

The W Trek	Glacier Grey, The French Valley, and Torres Base Hike	75km (47 miles) 4 - 5 days (can be extended to 7)	Moderate to intense	Torres del Paine’s most well-known route, high season sells out in advance
Full Circuit	All the highlights of the W Trek, plus wilderness areas surrounding the Paine Massif	120km (75 miles)8 -10 days	Intense	Relatively quiet, represents less than 5% of the park’s visitation