Guidebook to walking and trekking in Chile's Torres del Paine National
Park and Argentina's Los Glaciares National Park, areas of Patagonia.
Eight different walks and treks are described, including the 10-11 day
Torres del Paine Circuit, one of the world's great treks, as well as the
shorter Half Circuit (4-5 days). The guide also includes other multi day
treks and several day walks, as well as excursions from both Puerto
Natales and El Calafate.
The 140km Torres del Paine 'O' Circuit in the far southern Andes is a
long-distance trek of staggering beauty, as it circuits the Paine
massif. This route typically takes 10-11 days to complete and is
suitable for competent trekkers. While Torres del Paine National Park
offers a remote wilderness, walking is easily accessible with clear
trails, good public transport and regular mountain huts and campsites.
The guidebook helps walkers and trekkers venture into Patagonia with
confidence, and includes advice on getting to and around the regions,
languages, visa, currency, accommodation facilities in the National
Parks as well as useful guidance on what to take and expect on the
treks. Full background information on the geology, history, wildlife,
flora and cultures of the regions are also explored, resulting in an
excellent companion guide to walking and trekking in Torres del Paine
and Los Glaciares.