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Torres del Paine
Patagonian wilderness, granite towers, and trekking circuits
Best time: Oct-Apr · Typical stay: 2–4 days
Monthly overview
Each month classified using local weather, crowds, and prices.
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Seasons
Oct-Apr
6-20°CPeak trekking season, extreme winds, refugios full, book months ahead, expensive
Crowds: very-highPrice: very-high
May-Sep
-5-10°CHarsh winter, most facilities closed, extreme conditions, very cheap, expert only
Crowds: very-lowPrice: low
Top experiences
- W Trek — 4-5 day classic circuit
- O Circuit — 8-9 day full loop
- Base of the Towers Day Hike — Iconic towers viewpoint
- Grey Glacier Boat Tour — Iceberg-filled lake cruise
- Puma Tracking — Wildlife safari for pumas