--- title: W Trek from Riverside Camp description: Discover the breathtaking highlights of Torres del Paine’s W Trek through an inspiring series of group day hikes—each one framed by constant, sweeping views of the iconic Paine Massif. 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From glaciers and valleys to wildlife sightings and ancient rock art, every day is an immersion into Patagonia’s raw beauty. Each evening, return to the serenity and warmth of your private deluxe tent at Serrano Camp, where gourmet meals and majestic mountain views await.    Torres del Paine    Dificulty Level: Medium    5 Days Lenght  From USD 2,800    Guided Activity SEND ME DETAILS ![54451592165_bebe673037_k](https://www.vlynt-patagonia.com/hubfs/54451592165_bebe673037_k.jpg) PRODUCT # One tool for all your metrics Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt. GET A DEMO TRY FREE ![Results](https://www.vlynt-patagonia.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/@marketplace/kalungicom/atlas-theme/images/Dashboard.svg "Results") ## Trip Summary Day 1: Transfer from Puerto Natales; Trek to Weber Bridge Day 2: Trek the Pingo Valley; Glacier Grey boat trip Day 3: Trek the French Valley Day 4: Cuernos + Condor Lookouts; Hike Lago Sarmiento/Laguna Amarga Day 5: Trek to Las Torres (The Towers) lookout ![54451592165_bebe673037_k](https://49750618.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49750618/hubfs/54451592165_bebe673037_k.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=54451592165_bebe673037_k.jpg) **1.** Riverside Camp ![53649029793_168a3547b1_h](https://49750618.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49750618/hubfs/53649029793_168a3547b1_h.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=53649029793_168a3547b1_h.jpg) **2.** Paine Grande ![53255661060_1cc80a1dd0_k](https://49750618.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49750618/hubfs/53255661060_1cc80a1dd0_k.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=53255661060_1cc80a1dd0_k.jpg) **3.** Grey Lake & Glacier ![53255661060_1cc80a1dd0_k](https://49750618.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49750618/hubfs/53255661060_1cc80a1dd0_k.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=53255661060_1cc80a1dd0_k.jpg) **4.** Grey Lake & Glacier ![2. Base Torres del Paine_peter-winckler-ggi9Ou9U2qQ-unsplash_V2-1](https://49750618.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49750618/hubfs/2.%20Base%20Torres%20del%20Paine_peter-winckler-ggi9Ou9U2qQ-unsplash_V2-1.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=2.%20Base%20Torres%20del%20Paine_peter-winckler-ggi9Ou9U2qQ-unsplash_V2-1.jpeg) **5.** Las Torres View Point ![53254310802_ca16a94ef4_k 2](https://49750618.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49750618/hubfs/53254310802_ca16a94ef4_k%202.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=53254310802_ca16a94ef4_k%202.jpg) **5.** Trek to French Valley ![54383837327_999af62ea2_k](https://49750618.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49750618/hubfs/54383837327_999af62ea2_k.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=54383837327_999af62ea2_k.jpg) **7.** Riverside Camp ![53678197141_3706982357_k](https://49750618.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49750618/hubfs/53678197141_3706982357_k.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=53678197141_3706982357_k.jpg) **8.** Riverside Camp ![54064650900_10dee7333e_k](https://49750618.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49750618/hubfs/54064650900_10dee7333e_k.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=54064650900_10dee7333e_k.jpg) **9.** Riverside Camp ![54384716341_fd5a126645_k](https://49750618.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49750618/hubfs/54384716341_fd5a126645_k.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=54384716341_fd5a126645_k.jpg) **10.** Riverside Camp Rooms ![53649162934_e326949d88_b](https://49750618.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49750618/hubfs/53649162934_e326949d88_b.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=53649162934_e326949d88_b.jpg) **7.** Riverside Camp Rooms ![54451592165_bebe673037_k](https://49750618.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49750618/hubfs/54451592165_bebe673037_k.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=54451592165_bebe673037_k.jpg) ![53649029793_168a3547b1_h](https://49750618.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49750618/hubfs/53649029793_168a3547b1_h.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=53649029793_168a3547b1_h.jpg) ![53255661060_1cc80a1dd0_k](https://49750618.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49750618/hubfs/53255661060_1cc80a1dd0_k.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=53255661060_1cc80a1dd0_k.jpg) ![53255661060_1cc80a1dd0_k](https://49750618.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49750618/hubfs/53255661060_1cc80a1dd0_k.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=53255661060_1cc80a1dd0_k.jpg) ![2. Base Torres del Paine_peter-winckler-ggi9Ou9U2qQ-unsplash_V2-1](https://49750618.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49750618/hubfs/2.%20Base%20Torres%20del%20Paine_peter-winckler-ggi9Ou9U2qQ-unsplash_V2-1.jpeg?width=1200&length=1200&name=2.%20Base%20Torres%20del%20Paine_peter-winckler-ggi9Ou9U2qQ-unsplash_V2-1.jpeg) ![53254310802_ca16a94ef4_k 2](https://49750618.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49750618/hubfs/53254310802_ca16a94ef4_k%202.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=53254310802_ca16a94ef4_k%202.jpg) ![54383837327_999af62ea2_k](https://49750618.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49750618/hubfs/54383837327_999af62ea2_k.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=54383837327_999af62ea2_k.jpg) ![53678197141_3706982357_k](https://49750618.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49750618/hubfs/53678197141_3706982357_k.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=53678197141_3706982357_k.jpg) ![54064650900_10dee7333e_k](https://49750618.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49750618/hubfs/54064650900_10dee7333e_k.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=54064650900_10dee7333e_k.jpg) ![54384716341_fd5a126645_k](https://49750618.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49750618/hubfs/54384716341_fd5a126645_k.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=54384716341_fd5a126645_k.jpg) ![53649162934_e326949d88_b](https://49750618.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/49750618/hubfs/53649162934_e326949d88_b.jpg?width=1200&length=1200&name=53649162934_e326949d88_b.jpg) ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Transfer from Puerto Natales; Trek to Weber Bridge Your journey begins with a transfer from Puerto Natales to Estancia Lazo, a vast 13,000-hectare working ranch beside the tranquil Laguna Verde. From here, your guided adventure unfolds into Torres del Paine National Park along a gentle trail through forests of lenga and coihue trees, where native wildlife—such as guanacos, condors, woodpeckers, caranchos and owls—can often be seen. The trail leads to the reflective waters of Honda Lagoon, followed by a gradual climb toward the Lake Toro lookout. At the top, the view is magnificent: a sweeping panorama of glacier-fed rivers, Andean peaks, rolling valleys and crystalline lakes that stretch toward the Southern Patagonian Icefield.  After soaking in the scenery, descend gently to Weber Bridge where your vehicle awaits. A short drive takes you to Reiversaide Camp, where your private riverside dome and a chef-prepared dinner offer a peaceful and comfortable welcome.  *Group transfer in a private vehicle: 2hrs * *Length of hike: 5hrs, 15km (9.3 Mi)* *Meals: Box lunch, dinner* *Accommodation: Riverside Camp* ### Day 2: Trek the Pingo Valley; Glacier Grey boat trip Enjoy a hearty breakfast at camp before a short 30-minute drive brings you to the trailhead for today’s hike through the Pingo Valley. The route follows winding forest trails that open to vistas of the mighty Paine range. At Cascada Los Salmones, the landscape reveals a stunning waterfall surrounded by native forest—a perfect stop for photos and reflection. Following a relaxed picnic lunch along the riverbank, continue through a beech forest to the boat dock on Lake Grey. Here, a 3-hour boat excursion awaits. Navigate through a field of luminous icebergs to the towering face of Glacier Grey. If the conditions align, witness the thunderous spectacle of ice calving into the lake’s frigid depths.  Sailing back, admire the famous “ice mushrooms”, the granite peaks of Paine Grande, carved over centuries by wind and snow. Return to Serrano Camp by van and settle in for another delicious meal and restful night. *Group transfer in a private vehicle: 30mins * *Length of hike: 3hrs, 10km (6.2 Mi)* *Length of boat trip: 3hrs * *Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner * *Accommodation: Riverside Camp*   ### Day 3: Trek the French Valley After breakfast, head to the dock on Lake Pehoé for a scenic catamaran crossing to Refugio Paine Grande. Disembark and begin the day’s hike into the French Valley—one of the most spectacular sections of the W. The trail climbs into a glacial amphitheater surrounded by towering granite walls. Cross the French River via a swaying footbridge, and ascend through a dreamlike terrain of twisted roots and stone paths that resembles a Japanese garden. At the Plateau viewpoint, rest and take in the breathtaking scenery: Paine Grande and the French Glacier tower above, while to the east rise the horned summits of Los Cuernos. On a clear day, even the turrets of Mt Catedral and Mt Fortaleza can be seen in the distance. Enjoy a well-earned lunch with these majestic views before retracing your steps to Paine Grande, catching the catamaran back across Lake Pehoé, and returning to Serrano Camp by vehicle. *Group transfer in a private vehicle: 30mins each way * *Catamaran: 30mins each way* *Length of hike: 7-8hrs, 21km (13 Mi), until the French viewpoint, the "plateau"* *Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner * *Accommodation: Riverside Camp*     ### Day 4: Cuernos + Condor Lookouts; Hike Lago Sarmiento/Laguna Amarga Start your day with a transfer to the Pudeto area along the Paine River. Begin with a loop trail offering unforgettable views of Lake Pehoé and the thunderous Salto Grande waterfall—where glacial water from Lake Nordenskjöld crashes into Lake Pehoé. Pause at the wooden boardwalks to photograph Paine Grande and the Cuernos rising from the turquoise waters. Then, continue along a gentle trail through windswept plains that carry the scars of the 2005 fire. Reach Nordenskjöld’s black sand shores before climbing to the Cuernos Lookout, with views over the French Valley and Paine’s highest peaks. After descending, enjoy a light snack before transferring to Sarmiento Lake Ranger Station. From here, begin a new trail that winds toward Laguna Amarga. Along the way, spot guanacos, foxes, flamingos, and other birdlife. Midway, discover ancient cave paintings left by early Patagonian hunters—proof of a deep human history in this wild land. Continue past lagoons and arid scrub to complete the hike at Laguna Amarga. From here, your vehicle returns you to Serrano Camp. *Total length of hikes: 3hr, 6km/3.7mi and 3.5hr, 6.5km/4mi* *Meals: Breakfast, box lunch, dinner* *Accommodation: Riverside Camp* ### Day 5: Trek to Las Torres (The Towers) lookout The final day begins early with a nourishing breakfast before setting off toward the eastern sector of the park. At the trailhead, begin your ascent into the iconic Ascencio Valley. Hike along the river through thick lenga forests, where the roar of waterfalls and the wind in the trees accompany your footsteps. After an hour, reach a scenic rest stop to admire the valley’s raw beauty. Then continue upward through denser forest and eventually over a massive terminal moraine. At the summit—900m above sea level—stand before Las Torres, three colossal granite spires rising vertically from a glacial lake. Enjoy your final trail lunch here, soaking in one of the most iconic views in all of South America. Descend along the same path and meet your group vehicle for the return to Puerto Natales, carrying with you five days of unforgettable adventure and wonder. *Group transfer in a private vehicle: 2hrs to trailhead* *Length of hike: 8-10hrs, 22km / 13.6 Mi* *Meals: Breakfast, box lunch*   # Gentle Adventure in Torres del Paine # Route & Elevation Map ![Map & Elevation Self-Guided Express W Trek 4D](https://www.vlynt-patagonia.com/hubfs/Map%20%26%20Elevation%20Self-Guided%20Express%20W%20Trek%204D.png "Map & Elevation Self-Guided Express W Trek 4D") Vlynt. 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Enquire Now Nov 1st - Mar 31st #### USD 3,200 Summer brings mild conditions and long days, perfect for outdoor activities, though the weather can still be unpredictable.                                   Enquire Now Dec 21st - Jan 3rd #### USD 3,420 Christmas and New Year's period are peak travel times in Patagonia, leading to USD250 increase in tour prices.                                                                         Enquire Now Apr 1st - Apr 30th #### USD 2,800 In autumn, the weather cools, and the park's foliage turns vibrant, offering a more reflective atmosphere. Rain become more frequent. 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