Torres del Paine Viewpoints Trek

Make this trekking adventure through Torres del Paine viewpoints, starting from Puerto Natales with a 2-hour drive along Route 9.

Your trek begins at Sarmiento Gate, where you’ll hike the Aonikenk Trail, a wildlife corridor with views of the Paine Massif, Paine River, and nearby lakes. You’ll also see ancient rock paintings left by the region’s first inhabitants.

then you will continue the trip to Pudeto to admire the impressive Salto Grande, a 12-meter waterfall. Then, take a 2-hour round trip low-to-medium intensity hike to the Cuernos Viewpoint at Lake Nordenskjöld, with breathtaking views of the glacier, the French Valley, and the Cuernos del Paine.

After lunch in Pehoé, you’ll hike to the Condor Viewpoint (1 hour round trip), climbing to 350 masl. From there, you’ll enjoy one of the park’s most iconic views, featuring Paine Grande, the French Valley, the Cuernos del Paine, and Lake Pehoé.

After completing this 20 km trek, you’ll return to Puerto Natales, concluding an unforgettable Patagonian experience.

Important notes

• Difficulty: low-to-medium difficulty trekking. Good physical condition recommended.
• Duration: schedules may vary due to weather or group pace. Allow extra time when planning onward travel from Puerto Natales.
• Not included: pick-up/drop-off from accommodations outside the city such as Lago Grey Hotel, Las Torres Hotel, Llanuras de Diana, Río Serrano Hotel, Lago del Toro Lodge, Pehoé Lodge, Hotel del Paine, Garden Domes, El Puestero Hostel, and remote cabins.