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Torres del Paine•Hiking
Route to Grey Glacier
~3–4 hours per section
Medium (wind exposure)
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Overview
Ice, lake, and Patagonian wind. Ideal to approach the glacier on foot and combine with lake transport.
Key Metrics (Paine Grande → Grey reference)
- Hiking Time: ~3–4 hours per section
- Distance: ~11 km per section
- Elevation Gain: ~+500 m (route/operator dependent)
- Difficulty: Medium (can feel medium–high due to wind exposure)
What You Should Know
- Confirm schedules if relying on catamaran or transfers.
- On windy days the effort feels greater than the distance suggests.
Highlights
Grey Glacier View
Lake Grey
Windy Pass
Itinerary
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The Trail
Hike from Paine Grande to Grey Refugio. Views of the glacier along the way.
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