Trekking

Private French Valley Tour

Name: Private French Valley Tour
Brand: WildTrip

Puerto Natales, Puerto Natales, Magallanes

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Kosten Patagonia Exped EIRL

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Description

In a word, we can affirm that the French Valley is the “heart” of the W trek in the National Park, located in the middle of the Paine Massif between Mount Paine Grande and the Cuernos del Paine. This valley offers the best of all environments in Torres del Paine. But to reach this astonishing place, we must cross Lake Pehoé by catamaran, with its turquoise waters and splendid views of the Massif. Then, from the Paine Grande refuge area to the Italiano campsite, we will delve into the valley where the last hour of walking will be the most demanding until we reach the French Glacier viewpoint. The return is then along the same trail, back to the catamaran and then to Natales.

Difficulty

Challenging

Capacity

Max. 4 people

Minimum age

Minimum age 12 years

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Amenities & services

Equipment

Equipment and tools available

First Aid

Basic medical attention available

Food

Varied dining options

Hiking

Hiking trails available

Photography

Opportunities to take unique photos

Snack

Quick and light food options

Transportation

Transfer services available

Wildlife Sighting

Observation of animals in their habitat

Drinks

Variety of beverages offered

Tickets

The service includes catamaran tickets

Itinerary

Spring - Summer

06:00 Departing from Puerto Natales 07:30 Arrival at Torres del Paine National Park approx. 08:00 Arrival at Pudeto pier approx. 08:30 Catamaran departure from Lake Pehoé 09:15 Arrival at Paine Grande pier, start of hike. 13:00 Arrival at French Valley viewpoint. 13:30 Return to Paine Grande pier. 16:45 Arrival at Paine Grande pier, boarding the catamaran 17:00 Return by catamaran to Pudeto pier. 17:45 Arrival at Pudeto pier and start of return to Puerto Natales. 20:00 Arrival in Puerto Natales.

What to bring

Cap

Energy snacks

Light backpack

Mountain footwear

Sunglasses

Snacks

Sunscreen

Travel documents

Water bottle

Waterproof clothing

Location

Puerto Natales, Natales, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena, Chile

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How to get there

A Puerto Natales se puede llegar en avión desde las ciudades de Santiago, Puerto Montt o Punta Arenas, y luego tomar un transfer con nosotros o alguna otra empresa para luego de conducir 15 min. llegar a la ciudad. Para el día del servicio deben especificar la dirección de su hostal, hotel o cabaña para recogerlos ahí. Deben considerar que la recogida se realiza en la ciudad de Puerto Natales o dentro del Parque Nacional Torres del Paine, si se encuentran ubicados en un lugar distintos de los anteriores, se cobrará un cargo adicional por logística y transporte si existe la posibilidad de realizarlo.

House rules

Stay on authorized trails

Avoid single-use plastics

Leave no trace

Do not light fires

No smoking

Practice responsible photography

Reduce noise pollution

Respect local culture

Respect protected areas and conservation zones

Use waste containers

Use reusable items

Cancellation policy

Normal - Experience

WildTrip Protection

Designed for experience providers who incur logistical costs prior to service delivery, such as food, transportation, entrance fees, accommodation reservations, or other complementary supplies. It offers different refund tiers based on the cancellation notice, protecting both the provider and the traveler.

More than 15d before — 100% refund. If you cancel within this timeframe, you will receive a full refund of the amount paid.
Between 7d and 15d before — 60% refund. If you cancel within this timeframe, you will receive 60% of the amount paid as a refund.
Between 3d and 7d before — 30% refund. If you cancel within this timeframe, you will receive 30% of the amount paid as a refund.
Less than 3d before — No refund. Cancellations within this timeframe are not eligible for a refund.