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Chile · South America · Multi-day trek · score 88/100

At a glance

CountriesChile
ContinentSouth America
RegionMagallanes (Torres del Paine NP)
TypeMulti-day trek
Length80 km
Typical duration4-5 days
Difficulty3/5 (Moderate)
Max altitude900 m
Best seasonOct-Apr
StartRefugio Central (Las Torres)
EndRefugio Paine Grande (or reverse)
Permit / guidepark entry + mandatory refugio/campsite bookings
Special gearnone

Score

88/100
Scenery
32/35
Fame
23/25
Uniqueness
15/20
Logistics
18/20

South America's most famous trek; towers, French Valley and Grey Glacier with refugio comfort

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Notes

~80 km (some sources quote up to 100 km with variants)

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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