16 February 2024
Full Day Torres del Paine: Grey Lake
Full Day Torres del Paine is one of the favorite excursions of our guests who want to visit Torres del Paine National Park. It is a very complete journey where there is the possibility of wildlife sightings in the wonderful landscapes that surround you all the way.
It was 7 am when my alarm clock rang. I had to get a good breakfast in the restaurant because the guides told us that the Full Day Paine excursion is one of the most extensive. Its name says it, it is a full day.
As soon as I finished my coffee, I went out to meet the guides who were waiting for the whole group in the Sprinter, a van used for excursions that include a larger number of people. I checked my camera’s battery charge one last time and hopped in. I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to capture as many photos as possible.
We set off on our way and as soon as we entered the road we met a local gaucho who was moving a herd of horses to his fields. A timely encounter that gave us a little warning of the beautiful scenery that awaited us.
Grey Lake
One of the great attractions of this excursion is the arrival at Grey Lake. It was certainly one of the landscapes I was looking forward to visiting. Seeing the glacier and feeling the strong wind blowing all along the beach.
Arriving at the entrance, the group split up and some prefer to stay and wait for our return. Logically, not everyone has the guts or the physical ability for a hike with the wind hitting their faces. It is a significant physical effort, but not impossible to make.
The guide warns us that we must be prepared to go through a gust of wind to reach the other end of the beach to see the famous Grey Glacier.
It was true. As soon as we took the first step on the gray beach, a strong gust of wind that reached 100 km/h hit our faces. It is so powerful that it manages to destabilize us, however, almost instinctively, we managed to avoid it.
We start walking and notice that we are walking upright. The gust of wind is so strong that we must “hold on” to its strength in order not to fall.
The walk is not so long, about 2 kilometers to reach the other end and be able to see the glacier. However, walking against the force of nature makes the process a real exercise.
I feel my nose and mouth start to dry out from the cold breeze, but it doesn’t stop me and finally, I reach the end of the trail. I manage to take the picture and we start our way back.
On the way back to the hotel, it is impossible for me not to close my eyes for a few minutes. The ride was exhausting, but it was worth it. In spite of the fatigue, I am proud of myself because I was able to overcome the strong wind to admire a marvel of nature.
Estancia Cerro Guido Excursions
Estancia Cerro Guido offers a wide range of excursions. From wildlife watching excursions to hikes where you can admire the marvelous landscape of Chilean Patagonia.
Full Day Paine is an excursion that aims to take you through the most beautiful corners of Torres del Paine National Park. However, there are many more.
If you want to check the complete excursions catalog, you can access by clicking here.
