La Ruta del W
Parque Nacional Torres del Paine, Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic, Chile
Point-to-point trail in Parque Nacional Torres del Paine, Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic, Chile. Hiking.
- Distance
- 25 mi (40.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,741 ft (1,750 m)
- Est. Time
- 11 hr
- High point
- 2,874 ft (876 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Mirador Grey 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Camping Grey 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Campsite: Albergue y Camping Grey 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Wasserfall 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from start
- Spring: Puente Olguin 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from start
- Spring 3 mi (4.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Mirador Lago Grey 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Laguna Los Patos 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from start
- Visitor center: Centro de Visitantes y GuarderÃa Conaf Paine Grande 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Mirador Lago Sköttsberg 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Mirador Lago Sköttsberg 9.3 mi (15 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Mirador 12 mi (19.3 km) from start
- Shelter 12.4 mi (20 km) from start
- Picnic area 12.5 mi (20 km) from start
- Campsite: Campamento Francés 12.5 mi (20 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Mirador 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Camping Los Cuernos 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from start
- Drinking water: Water Tap 14.6 mi (23.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Mirador Matilda 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Mirador Cuernos 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from start
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Questions about La Ruta del W
How long is La Ruta del W?
La Ruta del W is 25 mi (40.3 km) long. Most people take about 11 hr. It climbs 5,741 ft (1,750 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,874 ft (876 m).
How hard is La Ruta del W?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for La Ruta del W?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on La Ruta del W?
Drinking water on the way at 2.6 mi (4.2 km), 2.8 mi (4.5 km), 5 mi (8 km), 5.3 mi (8.5 km). Toilets: 12.4 mi (20 km), 12.4 mi (20 km), 14.7 mi (23.6 km). 3 springs (treat before drinking).
Is La Ruta del W shaded?
Partly shaded (35% under trees).
What can you do on La Ruta del W?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near La Ruta del W?
2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for La Ruta del W?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Sendero Paine Grande - Administración Parque Nacional Parque Nacional Torres del Paine · Moderate · 10.2 mi (16.3 km)
- Sendero Mirador Grey Parque Nacional Torres del Paine · Easy · 2.5 mi (4 km)
- Sendero a Mirador Ferrier Parque Nacional Torres del Paine · Hard · 3.4 mi (5.5 km)
- Valle del Francés Parque Nacional Torres del Paine · Hard · 7.1 mi (11.5 km)
- Campamento Italiano a Los Cuernos y a Paine Grande Parque Nacional Torres del Paine · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
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