Natales Torres del Payne

Ascent

People with appropriate physical conditions, with technical knowledge and willing to dimb and to enjoy the wonderful mountains Patagonia owns, have the opportunity to challenge summits like Torre Norte del Paine or Monte Almirante Nieto. These expeditions can be developed by organized tours where you receive all needed equipment for the journey and also professional guides who are vastly experienced in Patagonian summits.

As an example.the adventure expedition towardsTorre Norte del Paine starts at the very minute when the guide picks up the clients at the hotel to go to Torres del Paine National Park. Later,all the equipment will be taken and carried by horses until the base campsite, in order to wait for the best day with appropriate weather conditions to start ascending. The idea is to reach the summit after a 20 hour ascent,via base camp – summit – base camp; reaching the summit at 2600m .ASL. While taking a highly deserved rest, it is impossible not to be astonished by the sight and by what we have achieved. The whole journey can be done in approximately 12 days depending on weather conditions.

This is one of the various alternatives of climbing that Torres del Paine and its surroundings offer. Summit diversity provided by these corners of the world also allows us to adapt to different difficulty degrees of climbing.

Walking on Ice

Walking on glaciers is one of the most unforgettable experiences you could ever live. Strolling over the glacier takes 5 to 8 hours. At the beginning of the excursion, the participants are briefed about how to move on ice with the support of technical equipment (crampons, ice ax, harness, cord, etc.). While strolling, you will get to see many different ice formations, such as caves, and at the same time the guides will provide explanations about the geographical surroundings and general glaciology.

Horse Riding

To horse ride through these landscapes gives you another view of this trip, raising the feeling of adventure and freedom.

Sierra Dorotea
The main attraction of this path is Dorotea Viewpoint at about 600m ASL, where you can get the best views of this wonderful glacial landscape that skirts the city of Puerto Natales. From this point, you can also have a glimpse of The Andes, Monte Balmaceda, Last Hope Sound and Almirante Montt Gulf. Get familiar with this interesting recreational alternative and along the way, enjoy the area’s flora and fauna.

Laguna Sofia Area
This wonderful lagoon is located 30Km northeast from Puerto Natales. Ideal for trekking by the Mylodon Cave, at the lagoon’s border where you will be able to see cave paintings found in the surrounding area.

Sector el Lazo
You will be able to enjoy areas of wild and impressive beauty, checking the heritage of Patagonian pioneers and enjoying farming activities but always with a magnificent view of the reflection of Torres del Paine on Laguna Verde.

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