Top Puerto Natales Winter Sports

Most hikes to Torres del Paine are at least a few days but this 1-day hike covers the base of the mountains without missing out on stunning views. Join a small group and hike through the Ascensio Valley, through forests and past glaciers, to take in the beautiful views of the famous peaks. This tour is offered year-round, even in winter when crampons are provided to trek across ice and snow.

If you only have a day to spare, you can explore the highlights of Torres del Paine National Park on this full-day guided tour from Puerto Natales. Skip the hassle of arranging transport and get picked up directly from your hotel. Enjoy panoramic views across the park, beautiful lakes, and the distinctive granite peaks that give the park its name.

Even if you have limited time, you can still see the best of Torres del Paine without having to hike long distances. This full-day tour from Puerto Natales takes you to several of the park's most important sites, including the Lago Sarmiento, Laguna Amarga, and Lago Noderhold viewpoints and Milodon Cave. You'll also enjoy a short hike on the Grey Glacier.

Difficulty: High Duration: 5 hours Total Distance: 2 miles (approx. 3 km) Season: Summer (September-April) Group Size: Up to 12 travelers The Grey Glacier Ice Hike is a unique 5-hour adventure that offers the rare opportunity to walk directly on the ice of one of Torres del Paine’s most iconic glaciers. Once the group is ready, a zodiac boat will transport you to a remote beach near the glacier's edge. There, you'll hike for about an hour across the rocky moraine to reach the starting point. After a comprehensive safety briefing from the guide, you'll strap on your crampons and embark on a 2.5-hour trek across the glacier’s surface—an unforgettable journey through a frozen world of crevasses, blue ice, and breathtaking scenery. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: To be able to take the tour at 8:30 AM it is essential to overnight at Grey Camping or Refugio the night before To be able to do the tour at 2:30 PM it is essential to overnight at the Camping or Refugio Grey at the end of the activity