Valle del Francés
Parque Nacional Torres del Paine, Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic, Chile
Out-and-back trail in Parque Nacional Torres del Paine, Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic, Chile. Hiking.
- Distance
- 7.1 mi (11.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,978 ft (603 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 20 min
- High point
- 2,484 ft (757 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Mirador del Glaciar Francés 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Valle del Francés 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Mirador Ouairy 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Mirador Británico 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from start
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Questions about Valle del Francés
How long is Valle del Francés?
Valle del Francés is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 20 min. It climbs 1,978 ft (603 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,484 ft (757 m).
How hard is Valle del Francés?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Valle del Francés?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Valle del Francés?
Drinking water on the way at 3.2 mi (5.2 km), 3.6 mi (5.8 km), 3.9 mi (6.3 km), 4 mi (6.5 km). Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Valle del Francés shaded?
Mostly shaded (81% under trees).
What can you do on Valle del Francés?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Where can you eat near Valle del Francés?
Francés Restorante, 0.6 mi (1 km) from the start.
Is this a good week for Valle del Francés?
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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