At a glance: this site helps independent hikers organize sublime, astonishing Patagonian vistas see the Towers of Paine, claimed the highest sheer mountain drop in the world Circuit is 100+ km (62+ miles) plus side trips 8-10 days recommended medium difficulty, trail poorly maintained popular alternative a 5 day hike called “The W“ recommended November to April, open year round tent & stove recommended you can rent or buy gear in Patagonia low altitude, but intensely glaciated no altitude sickness — 1241m is highest pass close to Fitz Roy hike — you should do both

Horns of Paine, photo available as wallpaper

Hikers the world over dream of tramping the remote Torres del Paine (Towers of Paine) National Park.

Insanely jagged peaks appear impossibly out of flat Patagonian scrub.

Surreal mountain vistas, glacial lakes, unique wildlife. You might even see a glacier calving. The wondrous track takes you through Magellenic forest, muddy bog, rocky gullies & over makeshift bridges.

The Towers of Paine are spires of pink granite which attract the best mountain climbers from around the World. Even more impressive are the Horns of Paine, striking turrets of two-coloured stone.

This UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is one of National Geographic's 50 places to visit in your lifetime.

Those who make the time to travel to mythic Patagonia remember this hike for the rest of their lives.

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