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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…

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Rain Advisory

15mm of rain forecast over the next 24 hours.

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Snow Warning

Snowfall expected. Roads may be slippery.

Trailhead Conditions

Patagonia, Chile · 50m

Tuesday, September 22 at 5:56 AM

0°C

Feels like 0°C

Partly cloudy

Humidity

87%

Wind

3 km/h NE

Gusts

3 km/h

Pressure

1015 hPa

Dew Point

-2°C

Cloud Cover

98.4%

Visibility

10.0 km

Precip

0 mm

48-Hour Forecast

14-Day Forecast

Today
4°/ -2°
Wed, Sep 23
5°/ -1°
Thu, Sep 24
4°/ -2°
Fri, Sep 25
6°/ 0°
Sat, Sep 26
6°/ -2°
Sun, Sep 27
7°/ 3°
Mon, Sep 28
5°/ 3°
Tue, Sep 29
8°/ 2°
Wed, Sep 30
9°/ 3°
Thu, Oct 1
3°/ 0°

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