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Torres del Paine W Trek

Chile · Patagonia

moderate

The classic W-shaped route through Torres del Paine, visiting the iconic granite towers, French Valley, and Grey Glacier.

⛰Trailhead:50m
🏔Summit:1,241m
📅Duration:5 days
🌍Country:Chile

Generating AI safety verdict…

Trailhead Conditions

Patagonia, Chile · 50m

Friday, November 6 at 11:32 AM

6°C

Feels like 5°C

Partly cloudy

Humidity

81%

Wind

7 km/h ESE

Gusts

7 km/h

Pressure

1019 hPa

Dew Point

1°C

Cloud Cover

85.2%

Visibility

10.0 km

Precip

0 mm

48-Hour Forecast

14-Day Forecast

Today
13°/ 6°
Sat, Nov 7
14°/ 7°
Sun, Nov 8
15°/ 9°
Mon, Nov 9
12°/ 10°
Tue, Nov 10
12°/ 5°
Wed, Nov 11
10°/ 7°
Thu, Nov 12
14°/ 4°
Fri, Nov 13
15°/ 6°
Sat, Nov 14
16°/ 8°
Sun, Nov 15
13°/ 8°
Mon, Nov 16
11°/ 11°

Is Torres del Paine W Trek safe to hike right now?

The AI safety verdict above is updated every 4 hours using live weather data from MET Norway at both the trailhead (50m) and the summit (1,241m). A GO verdict means current conditions are suitable for the trek. CAUTION means proceed with awareness of specific risk factors shown above. NO-GO means conditions are currently inadvisable — check back after the weather window passes.

How difficult is Torres del Paine W Trek?

Torres del Paine W Trek is rated moderate. It requires a reasonable level of fitness and some prior hiking experience. Expect sustained ascents and variable terrain. The typical completion time is 5 days for a multi-day trek.

What is the elevation of Torres del Paine W Trek?

The trailhead starts at 50 metres above sea level in Patagonia, Chile. The summit or highest point reaches 1,241 metres — a net elevation gain of 1,191 metres.

What gear do I need for Torres del Paine W Trek?

The packing list in the AI verdict above is tailored to the current forecast. As a baseline for Torres del Paine W Trek in Chile: waterproof jacket and trousers, trekking poles, sturdy boots, sun protection, and a first aid kit.

Weather data: MET Norway Locationforecast 2.0 (CC BY 4.0) · AI verdicts by Anthropic Claude