The W circuit 7 days / 6 nights

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Expedition Briefing The Plan: Arrival in Puerto Natales, private transfer to the hotel, and a technical briefing with your B-Side guide to review gear, maps, and weather forecasts. Accommodation in Puerto Natales | Difficulty: Low Day 2: Base Torres Lookout A demanding ascent through the Ascencio Valley and the famous rock moraine to reach the three iconic granite needles and their emerald lagoon. Distance: 22 km (13.6 mi) Elevation Gain: +800 m Duration: 8–9 hours Difficulty: High Day 3: Traversal of Lake Nordenskjöld A linear trek skirting the turquoise waters of Lake Nordenskjöld and the slopes of Mount Almirante Nieto, braving the fierce Patagonian winds. Distance: 13.5 km to Cuernos (8.3 mi) / 18.5 km to Francés (11.5 mi) Elevation Gain: +200m Duration: 5 to 7 hours Difficulty: Medium Day 4: French Valley & Británico Lookout Heading into the heart of the "W". A technical ascent to the French Lookout (views of the hanging glacier) and further up to the colossal granite amphitheater of the Británico Lookout. Distance: 16 km from Cuernos (10 mi) / 13 km from Francés (8 mi) Elevation Gain: +650m Duration: 7–8 hours Difficulty: High Day 5: Trek to Grey Glacier A trail starting from the shores of Lake Pehoé heading north through native coigüe forests, revealing breathtaking panoramic views of Grey Glacier and its floating icebergs. Distance: 11 km (6.8 mi) Elevation Gain: +350m Duration: 4–5 hours Difficulty: Medium Day 6: Suspension Bridges, Grey Catamaran Navigation & Return Cross the spectacular suspension bridges over the glacier. Return to the refuge to board the Grey Catamaran, navigate in front of the massive ice walls, and take a private transfer back to Puerto Natales for a well-deserved rest. Distance: 8 km (5 mi) Elevation Gain:+200m Duration: 3–4 h of trekking + 2 h of navigation Difficulty: Medium-Low What’s Included? Certified Local Guide Accommodation (7 days / 6 nights in total): Refuge or Tent (pre-assembled tent, high-mountain sleeping bag, and insulating mattress). Full Board (All Meals) Transportation Round trip Puerto Natales Tickets and Permits Ticket for the Grey Glacier Catamaran (outbound ferry). What’s NOT Included? Domestic or international flights. Mandatory travel insurance (with mountain rescue coverage). Gratuities for guides and refuge staff.