Torres del Paine W Trek

W west to east · Grey, Francés and Central

Reviewed scope

The west-to-east source includes Grey, the French Valley to Británico, and Base Torres. Francés is the selected third night, not the offered Cuernos alternative. Optional north-of-Grey bridges and all boat/bus legs are excluded. Mixed-variant distance labels on the operator page are not published as an exact whole-route total. Five walking days with four reserved refuge nights at Grey, Paine Grande, Francés and Central. A selected branch of Vertice’s published west-to-east itinerary; meals, bedding and porter service are not inferred from choosing a route.

Start

Paine Grande trail / refuge, after disembarking

End and return

Refugio Torre Central

Includes

Paine Grande → Refugio Grey → nearby Grey glacier viewpoint → Refugio Grey (night 1)

Includes

Refugio Grey → Paine Grande (night 2)

Includes

Paine Grande → Italiano → Mirador Francés → Mirador Británico → Italiano → Refugio Francés (night 3)

Includes

Refugio Francés → Torre Central (night 4)

Includes

Torre Central → Ascencio valley / Chileno → Base Torres → Refugio Torre Central

Excludes

O circuit, John Gardner Pass and north-of-Grey suspension-bridge extension

Excludes

Cuernos overnight alternative and Chileno overnight alternative

Excludes

Grey glacier ice walking, kayaking and optional excursions

Excludes

Welcome Centre transfer access, Pudeto catamaran, Puerto Natales bus and Laguna Amarga transfers

Excludes

Camping and winter itineraries

Season assumptions

Non-winter walking only, subject to CONAF restrictions and all booked refuges being open. Current winter-like trail notices still require checking; no opening date is asserted.

Itinerary assumptions

Selected walking itinerary and hut/refuge overnights; confirm actual reservations, services and dates. No inferred pack mass or provider booking.

Route reviewed 2026-10-02 · review expires 2026-12-20. These demands apply only to this route and its stated assumptions.