Full Day Tour of Valle del Francés - Reserva Las Torres
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Valle del Frances

Cross Lake Pehoé and explore the famous Valle del Francés, or French Valley, for one of the most breathtaking views in the Park.

Full Day Tour of Valle del Francés

Duration: 1.5 hrs by van
20 km (12.4 miles) hike
1 hour by boat
Duration: 12 hrs total
Difficulty: High
Price: $435.000

The tour of Valle del Francés brings us to the interior of the mountains as we venture through the famous French Valley, located in the heart of the Torres del Paine National Park and the famous W Circuit.

The trip begins by boat, navigating the shimmering Lake Pehoé to Paine Grande, where you then continue along the north side of Lake Skottsberg until reaching the bottom of the Valle del Francés valley.

Here you’ll ascend a steep trail, and once you are deep in the valley you can fully live in the present moment as you feel the powerful energy flowing through the native lenga beech forest. Upon leaving the wooded area, you’ll encounter a new landscape: breathtaking views of the multicolored Los Cuernos peaks and the French Glacier hanging from the Paine Grande mountain.

The French Glacier is an active glacier, giving you the opportunity to see and hear its movement, and how it creaks and cracks.

Before setting off, don’t forget to look back! The lakes below, surrounded by mountains, are the crowning touch of this panoramic view. From up here you can witness the Nordenskjöld Lake, Pehoé Lake, and Toro Lake as well as the Paine Grande, Hoja, Máscara, Espada, Fortaleza and Aleta de Tiburón peaks, all in a 360-degree view.

This guided tour starts in the morning, and departs from the Hotel Las Torres reception area. Bookings must be made in advance.

All our excursions are exclusive to guests of Hotel Las Torres, Refugios, and/or Camping at Las Torres Patagonia.

What is there to enjoy?

Lake Pehoé

A favorite of many for its turquoise color that often reflects the mountains, it is one of the best places to see Los Cuernos and is also the starting point for tours in the Francés Valley. The lake covers an area of 22 km2 (8.5 mi2).

Los Cuernos, or ‘The Horns’

These three peaks compete for the title of the most beautiful mountains in the Torres del Paine park. At 2,600 m (8,500 ft), 2,400 m (7,900 ft), and 2,200 m (3,280 ft), the different rock types that make up these massifs create a stark, beautiful, and multicolored contrast. A 700m-wide (3,000 ft) block of granite crosses the middle of these uniquely shaped towers.

Francés Glacier

The hanging glacier that descends from Paine Grande Mountain, located in the Valle del Francés.

Paine Grande

With its four summits, Paine Grande is recognized as one of the most beautiful mountains in the world. Its highest summit reaches 3,050 m (10,000 ft), making it the tallest mountain in the Cordillera Paine mountain chain– and also the most technically difficult mountain to climb in the entire Torres del Paine National Park.
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What is included?

All our tours are led by a charming and expert bilingual guide who will be all too happy to make your experience the very best it can be. You can feel free to ask questions as you learn all you can about this special place. Also included are transportation and a delicious lunch.

Duration: 1.5 hours by van
20 km hike
1 hour by boat
Duration: 12 hours total
Difficulty: High
Price: $435.000

All our excursions are exclusive to guests of Hotel Las Torres, Refugios, and/or Camping at Las Torres Patagonia.

  • 1 Transport by van to Pehoé Lake
  • 2 Guided hike
  • 3 Lunch
  • 4 Don't forget to bring your camera with a charged battery and room on your SD card, so you can capture unforgettable moments!