CIRCUITO 'W' BASE LAS TORRES-FRANCES VALLEY-GREY LAKE
Know Circuito 'W' Base Las Torres-Frances Valley-Grey Lake
The circuit features different outdoor activities that can be done in four days in which, if the weather conditions are the best, it´s possible to visit the Torres del Paine Base, the Torres del Paine National Park, Nordenskjold Lake, Cuernos del Paine, the French Glacier, Paine Grande, Grey Lake, Paine and Pudeto. For those who enjoy walking, the circuit is a great offer to be in touch with the austral nature.
Destination's information:
Attractions: Flora and fauna. Colorful landscapes.
Activities: Horseback riding, high mountain tours, bird match, flora and fauna contemplation, photography.
Location: Magallanes
How to get there: Santiago-Punta Arenas: Airway.
Punta Arenas-Puerto Natales: Land route, by Route 9 north.
Puerto Natales-Torres del Paine National Park : Land route.
Santiago- Puerto Montt: Land route and airway.
Puerto Montt-Puerto Natales: Seaway.
When to go: All year long.
Weather: Cold moderate rainy weather, without dry season but with microclimates. The annual media temperature is 8°C, meanwhile during summer time the temperature goes from 10° to 18°C. The annual media rain is 450 milimiters.
Services: Housing, food, transportation, information center, camping, shelters, hostel.
Surroundings: Las Montañas Channel, Castillo Hill, W Network: Torres del Paine Base- Valle del Frances-Grey Lake, network: Cordillera Paine Lake, Puerto Natales seashort, Dos Lagunas, Calvo Fjord, Bories cold-storage plant, Balmaceda Glaciar, Gulf of Almirante Montt, Balmaceda Lake, Azul Lagoon, Verde Lagoon, Paine Mountain, Cueva del Milodon Natural Monument, Bernardo O´Higgins National Park, Torres del Paine National Park, Antonio Varas Peninsula, Puerto Natales, Alacalufe National Reserve, Serrano River, Ultima Esperanza Inlet.