Torres del Paine W Trek

One of the highlights of the ‘O Circuit’ is hiking alongside the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. There is an excellent viewpoint over Glacier Grey a couple of miles after the Grey Hut en route to the John Gardner Pass. If you opt for the shorter ‘W Trek,’ there is another great viewpoint between Paine Grande and Grey hut, or else you can make a 5-mile roundtrip detour up towards John Gardner Pass. Whatever you choose, be sure to come prepared for weather of any kind. It can be beautiful one moment and pouring rain the next, all the while high winds are all but guaranteed. You’ll also want to reserve campsites well in advance, as this is one of the most popular hiking routes in South America.