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Embark on a journey through the heart of Chilean Patagonia with this comprehensive guide to Torres del Paine's W-trek and O-trek. These iconic trails wind through a majestic landscape of towering peaks, turquoise lakes, and sprawling glaciers, offering an unforgettable adventure for both seasoned hikers and beginners. The guide provides essential itineraries, practical tips, and insights into this breathtaking wilderness, ensuring a truly remarkable trekking experience in one of the world's most spectacular natural settings. This guide includes the route and campsites as seen in my Youtube film and is suitable for beginner and experienced backpackers. It is suitable for both camping, as well as overnighting in the refuges along the way. What this guide includes: - A flexible itinerary for different lengths and difficulty levels; - Distances, best overnight (camping) options, and other useful waypoints; - Information about the huts and campings and all information how to book these; - Custom Google Maps with all the important locations, such as campsites, grocery stores, airports, trails, public transport stops, and viewpoints; - GPX-tracks of all the routes; - Practical information on how to get there, how to get around, when to go, trail conditions, weather, geography, and more; - Detailed descriptions of the trekking route, including landmarks, terrain, and elevation changes. Get an impression on YouTube.com/HarmenHoek

Patagonia is not an easy place to plan a trip to, but it’s worth all of the effort and more. If you have your own car or are renting one, you can still do this itinerary, but I did this full 8-day itinerary without a car. I've included all the information you'll need for how to get around & enjoy Patagonia from El Chalten, and also Torres del Paine using the bus system in the area. If you have the extra time, I’d recommend spending an extra day or two at each destination. There is always more to do, and then you’ll feel less stressed if the weather turns on you on a hiking day, which happens a lot in these areas. We got super lucky and had clear days the entire time we were there, but that’s rare. To do this trip, expect to fly into El Calafate from Buenos Aires, Bariloche, or Ushuaia. It's best to do this trip in November-March, which is summertime in Patagonia. You'll get the best weather during these times. If you find this information helpful, any tips are appreciated for my work :)