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Valle del Francés en Torres del Paine

French Valley Trek

4.9 / 59 reviews
October to April

If you cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.

Free cancellation

You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 48 hours before the beginning of the activiity.

Free rescheduling

Take this French Valley Trek of high-intensity and discover the landscapes of the middle track of the W Circuit. Transportation from Puerto Natales included.

Duration:

16 hours

Times:

05:15 am to 09:00 pm

Minimum of passengers:

6 personas

Included:

  • Pickup at your accommodation (urban area)
  • Shared transportation
  • Bilingual guide (Spanish and English)

Not included:

  • Accommodation
  • Entrance fee to the Torres del Paine National Park (CLP$ 9.900 per adult resident in Chile and CLP$ 34.000 per adult non-resident in Chile)
  • Lake Pehoe Catamaran (see details in FAQ's)
  • Hiking poles

Restrictions:

  • Not allowed for pregnant women
  • Minimum age required of 14 years old

Weather:

In case of suspension for weather conditions, we will refund 100% of your payment.

  • Subject to weather conditions

Cancellation and rescheduling policy:

  • 48 hours

What to bring:

  • Warm clothing
  • Waterproof clothing
  • Trekking shoes
  • Hat to protect against the sun
  • Sunglasses

Descripción

Price

  • Until March 30, 2026: CLP$ 85.000 per person.
  • From September 1, 2026: CLP$ 94.000  per person.


We’ll leave Puerto Natales and head to Pudeto to board the catamaran to Paine Grande Refuge. From here begins the iconic French Valley Trek, one of the highlights of the W Circuit in Torres del Paine.


The trail runs along the north shore of Lake Pehoé, with emerald waters and breathtaking views of the Cuernos del Paine. As the path gets steeper, you’ll pass the Lake Skottsberg and enjoy views of the Paine Massif, before reaching the Italian Camp, gateway to the valley.


You’ll continue for 1.5 hours to the French Viewpoint, where you’ll admire the peaks Hoja, Espada, and Fortaleza, as well as Nordenskjöld, Pehoé, and Toro lakes. After taking in these amazing landscapes, you’ll hike back to Paine Grande, completing nearly 20 km of trekking, then return by catamaran to Pudeto and back to Puerto Natales.


Important notes


  • The trek is 20 km in total with high difficulty.
  • Itinerary subject to weather conditions.
  • The catamaran is included, but schedules may vary by season.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Catamaran tickets for Lake Pehoé must be purchased online, no later than one month before the start of the excursion, at https://catamaranpehoe.com. When purchasing, please consider only the following schedules:


    • Outbound (Pudeto → Paine Grande):
    • 08:30 if you’re doing the activity until March.
    • 10:30 if you’re doing the activity in April.
    • Return (Paine Grande → Pudeto):
    • 18:40 if you’re doing the activity until March.
    • 17:40 if you’re doing the activity in April.

  • Residents in Chile:

    • Adult: CLP$ 9.900 per person.
    • Teenager from 12 to 17: CLP$ 5.500 per person.
    • Child from 0 to 11 years old and adult over the age of 60: don’t pay (despite that, it will be asked for the corresponding ticket).

    Non-residents in Chile:

    • Adult: CLP$ 34.000 per person.
    • Teenagers from 12 to 17 years old: CLP$ 17.400 per person.
    • Child from 0 to 11 years old: don’t pay (despite that, it will be asked for the corresponding ticket).

  • The entrance fee for Torres del Paine National Park must necessarily be bought not later than the day before the excursion, in https://www.pasesparques.cl/. At the moment of the pickup, the guide will ask for the entrance fees to all passengers, including children and adults over the age of 60. If one of them does not have the tickets, he or she will not be able to make the tour and there will be no refund.

  • The entrance fee is valid for 3 consecutive days, so you can re-enter without paying again, as long as you pass for one of the entrances so valid your ticket.

    • Residents in Chile: CLP$ 52,000 round trip, per person.
    • Non-residents in Chile: US$ 60 round trip, per person.
CLP$85.000
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