Base of the Towers

“This is one of Patagonia’s classic hikes and the main attraction of the national park. Every year backpackers from all over the world put themselves to the test in this intense challenge. For those who want to spend a day in the mountains of Torres del Paine, this experience will defi nitely be worth it.
We leave early from the hotel to head to Torres del Paine National Park, where we will begin our hike approaching the Macizo Paine and facing the fi rst big climb of 2 km. That will take us inside the Ascencio Valley. We continue through the valley, passing by the Chilean Camp and gradually climbing through a forest until we reach the foot of the glacier Moraine that rises to the viewpoint of the towers. Probably the most challenging, the last hour of steep climbing and rocky terrain leads us to contemplate one of the most iconic landscapes of Patagonia. These three Diff iculty: High, requires granite towers give Torres del Paine its name.”