Excursions LAS TORRES ( Explanation Guide) 2010

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EXCURSIONS

Torres del Paine - PataGonia


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W

S

PARQUE NACIONAL TORRES DEL PAINE

Glaciares /Glaciers

laGos / lakes

rios / rivers flora fauna montañas / mountains

laGunas / laGoons

242.242 há


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W

S

ESTANCIA CERRO PAINE Hotel las torres Patagonia / hotel

+

fantastico sur / lodges & camping

4.400 hรก


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W

S

ESTANCIA CERRO PAINE

+


paola Goic

EXCURSIONS FULL DAY

Full

PAINE

zorro colorado o culpeo │ pseudalopex culpaeus

This is the best way to get to know the National Park by visiting its most famous attractions and enjoying some beautiful walks where you will get to know more about the flora and fauna of the marvelous mountains that form part of the Paine Massif. After enjoying a lunch outdoors we will take you to Lago Grey where you will have the option to take a walk around the lake shore or take the navigation and get close up to the Grey Glaciar. * Boat trip on the Grey lake is optional (not included)

** Excep for the All inclusive Programs


sector / PAINE

Km

17.0

1 12.0

2 14.0

4 N

23.0

E

3

S

HOTEL LAS TORRES PATAGONI A

1

LAGUNA DE LOS CI SNES

2 3

SALTO

4

GRANDE

ADMI NI STRACI ON DE L AGO GREY

CONAF

7 / 10hr

PAINE

65.0

Full

W


Full

PAINE


paola Goic

EXCURSIONS FULL DAY

DIA COMPLETO F u l l

d a y

e x c u r s i o n

las torres sendero

DEL ASCENCIO

Torre Da Gostini (torre sur) │ 2850mt.snm

You will explore the Ascencio Valley, walking through a beautiful lenga forests and getting up close to the astounding Towers of Paine. Throughout the excursion you will walk through bushes, streams and moraines. If you like horses you can take the option to horseback ride to El Chileno Lodge, which is located half way. Then you will continue by foot walking up towards the base of the Towers.


sector /

LAGUNA AMARGA km

2

1.0

3

2.5

2.0

2.5

1

N E

W

S

1

PASO

DE LOS VIENTOS

REFUGIO EL CHILENO

2

L A

3

MIRADOR DE LAS TORRES

430

6 / 8hr

2

1 400

M O R R E N A 130

500

Las torres sendero

3 950

HOTEL LAS TORRES PATAGONI A

DEL ASCENCIO

8.0


DEL ASCENCIO

Las torres sendero


paola Goic

EXCURSIONS FULL DAY

LOS

CUERNOS

Roca sedimentaria sobre los cuernos del Paine │ 2600mt.snm

Leaving the hotel you will border the south side of Mount Almirante Nieto, getting a spectacular view of it. You will also get to see Lake Nordenskjöld on the way to reach the Cuernos Lodge.


sector /

LAGUNA AMARGA

Km

5.0

1 7.0

N E

W

S

180

HOTEL LAS TORRES PATAGONI A PASO

DEL ARRI ERO

REFUGIO LOS CUERNOS

1

6 / 8hr 130

50

los

1

CUERNOS

12.0


CUERNOS

los


orteGa

EXCURSIONS

Gabriel

FULL DAY

huella del

PUMA

exclusive

Cerro Paine │ 1509mt.snm

Leaving the hotel you will border the west side of Cerro Paine getting a spectacular view when you reach the top of this hill. You will have the possibility to appreciate the hydrologic network of the Park, the Nothafagus forest, and views of the most impressive formations of the park. The scenery you get at the peak of this hill is one of the most spectacular of the entire park at an altitude of 1.509 MT.


sector /

LAGUNA AMARGA

Km

3 2.0

2 2.0

3.0

1

N E

W

S

1

MI RADOR DE AGOSTI NI

2

MORRENA / ACARREO

3

CUMBRE MIRADOR 1509

2 850

8hr

1 660

130

del

huella

3 1509

HOTEL LAS TORRES PATAGONI A

PUMA

7.0


del

PUMA

huella


paola Goic

EXCURSIONS FULL DAY

enchanted

VALLEY

entrada de tropilla en invierno │ 109caballos

One of the best ways to enjoy the sights of the Patagonia is by horse. This excursion gives you the possibility of entering one of the most important places inside the Cerro Paine Ranch, with important forests, streams, and an open prairie of more than 2 km where you will have the possibility to gallop through fields surrounded by beautiful vegetation.


sector /

LAGO PAINE

Km

3.0

2 6.0

1 2.0

N E

W

S

VIEJO BOSQUE DE NOTOPHAGUS VALLE

DE MARGARI TAS

PUESTO SERON

1

6 / 8hr

150

2 130

100

Valley

2

320

HOTEL LAS TORRES PATAGONI A

enchanted

1

11.0


Valley

enchanted


san martin

EXCURSIONS

Jorge

FULL DAY

sendero de

LOS LAGOS

laguna verde │ 250 mt.profundidad

You will arrive to the Lazo Ranch, a beautiful place from where you will walk into the amazing forests of Nothofagus surrounded by colorful lagoons and streams, which form part of the panoramic views of the Paine Mountain Range. When you arrive at the El Toro Lake you will have an extraordinary 360° view where you will be able to feel part of the remarkable landscapes. This is a privileged area to observe flora and fauna.


sector / LAGUNA VERDE

2

Km

6.0

1

6.0

3

N E

W

S

3 HOTEL MI RADOR DEL PAI NE LAGUNA HONDA MI RADOR DEL TORO

6 / 8hr

1

2

200

250

4 50

sendero

1 2 3

de

600

LOS LAGOS

12.0


de

LOS LAGOS

sendero


EXCURSIONS FULL DAY

Paso la

FERIA

Formaci贸n Macizo Paine

You will explore the hidden landscapes of the Nothofagus forest that will open up at moments to let see the magnificent view of the Paine massif. You will end the hike on the lakeshore of Sarmiento Lake where you will be able to appreciate the impressive calcium rock formations, which are part of a unique view inside the Torres del Paine Park.


sector / LAGUNA VERDE

Km

4 2.5

3 3.0

2 2.5

1

N E

W

S

8.0

LAGUNA DE LA CAL

3

LAGO SARMIENTO

4

PASODELAMUERTE

7 / 8hr

2 350 60

1

3

3 430

Paso la

480

SECTOR RI O PAI NE

FERIA

HOTEL LAS TORRES PATAGONI A

1 2


FERIA

Paso la


paola Goic

EXCURSIONS FULL DAY

French

VALLEY

espada y hoja │ 2500 & 2200mt.snm

You will get to Pudeto by vehicle. Here you will get on board of the “Hielos Patagónicos” Ferry and cross the Pehoe Lake, After a 30 minute navigation you will start the trek towards the French Valley, which is surrounded by lakes, rivers and streams, and a wonderful view of the Paine massif. Once you get to the feet of Monte Paine Grande you will be able to rest in front of the French Glacier, place where you will become a spectator of impressive avalanches that often occur. * Catamaran is included:

** Excursion available November through March.


sector / LAGO PEHOE

Km

4 5.0

3 3.0

2 N

1

E

W

S

LODGE PAI NE GRANDE LAGUNA SKOTTSBERG

4 300

12hr 65

MIRADOR DEL FRANCES 60

1

2

3 250

VALLEY

REFUGIO PUDETO

French

1 2 3 4

8.0


VALLEY

French


paola Goich

EXCURSIONS FULL DAY

Mirador

GREY

paine grande │ 3050mt.snm

You will get to Pudeto by vehicle. Here you will get on board of the “Hielos Patagónicos” Ferry and cross the Pehoe Lake, After a 30 minute navigation you will start the trek towards the Grey Glacier View Point. You will walk through rocky areas, evergreen and deciduous forests. You will finally be able to get a wonderful view of the Grey Glaciar and the lake by the same name filled with centenary icebergs. * Catamaran is included.

** Excursion available November through March.


sector / LAGO PEHOE

Km

4 5.0

3

6.0

2 N

1

E

W

S

11.0

320

MI RADOR GREY REFUGIO GEY

3

10 / 12hr

2 1 60

4

65 65

GREY

LODGE PAI NE GRANDE

Mirador

1 2 3 4

REFUGIO PUDETO


GREY

Mirador


san martin

EXCURSIONS

Jorge

HALF DAY

nordenskjĂśld

LAKE

punta de tropilla │ 20 caballos

You will cross rivers, go down sandy rock dunes and visit gorgeous surroundings. You will have the possibility to practice and learn about horses. During this excursion you will be able to enjoy the flora, wild life, and beautiful views of the Nordenskjold Lake and Almirante Nieto Mount.


sector / LAGUNA AMARGA

Km

1.0

1 1.5

1.0

2

2.5

3

N E

W

S

1 2 3

RIO ASCENCIO MI RADOR DEL NORDENSKJOLD

DESEMBOCADURA RI O PAI NE

3hr

100

1 130

2 3 60

130

LAKE

250

HOTEL LAS TORRES PATAGONI A

nordenskjรถld

6.0


LAKE

nordenskjรถld


san martin

EXCURSIONS

Jorge

HALF DAY

s a

l

t o

GRANDE

salto grande │ 14mt.

You will arrive to the Salto Grande area by vehicle, and after walking in the area, you will find yourself surrounded by one of the most beautiful views of the Paine Massif. On the way back you will get to Salto Grande, natural union of the lakes Nordenskjold and Pehoe. This area is also characterized for its richness in vegetation.


sector / LAGO PEHOE

Km

1 3 3.0

2 N E

W

S

SALTO GRANDE MIRADOR LOS CUERNOS

t o 3 / 4hr

l

LAGUNA DE LOS CI SNES

s a

HOTEL LAS TORRES PATAGONIA

1 2 3

GRANDE

3.0


l

t o

GRANDE

s a


san martin

EXCURSIONS

Jorge

HALF DAY

PATAGON

cultura aonikenk │ 14.000aùos

This excursion is designed for those who would like to learn about the Aonikenk culture (the Tehuelches). You will visit places and valleys where these indigenous people used to live. This excursion is also a good option for bird watching, especially scavengers.


sector / LAGUNA AMARGA

Km

1

4.0

2 2.5

3

N E S

6.5

360

HOTEL LAS TORRES PATAGONI A

1 2 3

PORTERI A LAGUNA

AMARGA

CUEVADE ARTE RUPESTRE

2

4hr

1

PORTERIA LAGO SARMIENTO

130

82

3 215 130

PATAGON

W


PATAGON


paola Goic

EXCURSIONS HALF DAY

Lenga

FOREST

nothofagus pumilio │ 15 & 30mt.

Heading north from the Hotel, you will border the south side of the Paine Hill going into a beautiful lenga forest. Here you have a chance to see Magellanic woodpeckers, Chilean flickers and a wide range of birds that are related to the park’s forest. You will get to a great viewpoint of the Laguna Azul.


sector / LAGUNA AMARGA

Km

2 1.0

1 2.0

N E

W

S

1 2

SECTOR LA ESTANCI A SECTOR EL TAURI

3hr

1 350 130

2

Lenga

500 HOTEL LAS TORRES PATAGONI A

FOREST

3.0


san martin

EXCURSIONS

Jorge

HALF DAY

blue

LAGOON

laguna amarga │ 1.5mt. profundidad

This is a great excursion for the observation of Flora and Fauna. You will see great views of the Towers of Paine and the enormous landscapes that brought great part of the explorers into the area. You will visit Laguna Amarga and discover the different organisms that live there.


sector / LAGUNA AZUL

Km

2

12.0

6.0

3

6.0

1

N

13.0

E

W

S

1

LAGUNA AMARGA

2 3

LAGUNA AZUL CASCADA PAINE

3hr

blue

HOTEL LAS TORRES PATAGONI A

LAGOON

37.0


LAGOON

blue


san martin

EXCURSIONS

Jorge

HALF DAY

Sarmiento

LAKE

lago sarmiento │ 340mt. profundidad

You will explore landscapes of pre Andean shrubs, and see the contrasts of the Patagonian colors with a majestic mountain backdrop. You will end at Lago Sarmiento, with its impressive calcium rock formations that show a unique view of the park.


sector / LAGUNA VERDE

Km

1 3 2.5

2 3.0

2.5

N E

W

S

1 2

SECTOR RI O PAI NE

3

LAGO SARMIENTO

LAGUNA DE LA CAL

1 480

3

3 / 4hr

2 350

LAKE

HOTEL LAS TORRES PATAGONI A

Sarmiento

8.0


LAKE

Sarmiento


EXCURSIONS HALF DAY

inge

LAGOON

Laguna INGE │

From the hotel you will border the south side of Almirante Nieto Mount getting a spectacular view of it, and getting to learn about the pre Andean vegetation. You will arrive to the Inge lagoon, from where you can also get a superb view of Lake Nordenksjold.


sector / LAGUNA AMARGA

Km

2.5

1

2 3.0

3

N E

W

S

1 2

FORMACI ONES

3

LAGO

XEROFITAS

LAGUNA I NGE NORDENSKJOLD

3 / 4hr

inge

HOTEL LAS TORRES PATAGONI A

LAGOON

8.0


san martin

EXCURSIONS

Jorge

HALF DAY

horseback ride

PER HOUR

estancia cerro paine │ 31 aùos

This excursion is designed for guests who want to experience horseback riding; previous experience is not required. Guides and gauchos will teach the basics of horseback riding.


horseback ride



For questions and reservations for excursions, see our guides in front of the reception desk, until 21:00 hours.

GUIAS Y BAQUEANOS HLT


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