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French Valley Trek

4.9 / 58 reviews
November to April

If you cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.

Free cancellation

You can reschedule your booking without any additional cost until 48 hours before the beginning of the activiity.

Free rescheduling

Take this French Valley Trek of high-intensity and discover the landscapes of middle track of the W Circuit. Includes transportation from Puerto Natales.


Price per person:

CLP$ 75.000 per person.

Times:

05:45 am to 09:00 pm

Duration:

15 hours and 15 minutes.

Minimum of passengers

Departure from 6 passengers.


Included:

pick up at your accommodation (urban area), shared transport and bilingual guide (Spanish and English).

What to bring:

warm clothing, waterproof clothing, trekking shoes, hat to protect against the sun, sunglasses, sunscreen, snack, water, winter hat and gloves for the cold, cash for paying the catamaran and trek poles.

Weather:

In case of suspension for weather conditions, we will refund 100% of your payment.

subject to weather conditions.

Not included:

accommodation, entrance fee to Torres del Paine National Park (see details in FAQs), lake Pehoe Catamaran (see details in FAQ's) and hiking poles.

Restrictions:

not allowed for pregnant women and minimum age required of 14 years old.

Cancellation and rescheduling policy:

48 hours.

If you cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before the start of the activity, we will refund you 100% of the reservation payment. No refunds will be issued on cancellation requests received after the indicated anticipation.


We will pick you up at your accommodation very early in the morning to leave the city towards Pudeto and take the catamaran to the Refugio Paine Grande. From there, we will begin the French Valley Trek, following the northern shore of the Pehoé Lake. In our way, we will have the lake with its emerald colored water and views of the Cuernos del Paine (Paine Peaks). After feeling that the track becomes a little bit hard, we will pass by the Skottsberg Lake, from where we will see the Paine Massif, and we will continue to the Italiano Campsite, entrance door to the Francés Valley.

We will continue by the valley, which is the intermediate vertical line of the W Circuit, walking for 1 and half hours to the Francés lookout, from where you can see the Hoja, Espada and Fortaleza mounts. In addition, we will see the Nordenskjöld, Pehoé and Toro lakes. After that, we will resume the trek to go back to the Paine Grande Area, to complete 12.4 miles walking, where we will board the boat that will take us back to Pudeto, so then we continue back to Puerto Natales.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When should the Lake Pehoé catamaran tickets be purchased?

    Tickets for the Lake Pehoé catamaran must be purchased online at https://catamaranpehoe.com no later than one day before the excursion. For the outbound catamaran (Pudeto to Paine Grande), select the 08:30 departure, and for the return catamaran (Paine Grande to Pudeto), select the 18:40 departure.

  • What is the price of the Lake Pehoé catamaran?

    • Residents in Chile: CLP$ 52,000 round trip, per person.
    • Non-residents in Chile: US$ 60 round trip, per person.
  • When should I buy the Torres del Paine Park entrance fee?

    The entrance fee for Torres del Paine National Park must necessarily be bought not later than the day before the excursion, in https://www.pasesparques.cl/. At the moment of the pickup, the guide will ask for the entrance fees to all passengers, including children and adults over the age of 60. If one of them does not have the tickets, he or she will not be able to make the tour and there will be no refund.

  • What’s the price of Torres del Paine National Park entrance fee?

    Residents in Chile:

    • Adult: CLP$ 9.000 per person.
    • Teenager from 12 to 17: CLP$ 5.000 per person.
    • Child from 0 to 11 years old and adult over the age of 60: don’t pay (despite that, it will be asked for the corresponding ticket).

    Non-residents in Chile:

    • Adult: CLP$ 31.200 per person.
    • Teenagers from 12 to 17 years old: CLP$ 16.000 per person.
    • Child from 0 to 11 years old: don’t pay (despite that, it will be asked for the corresponding ticket).
  • Is it possible to re-enter the park with the same ticket on different days?

    The entrance fee is valid for 3 consecutive days, so you can re-enter without paying again, as long as you pass for one of the entrances so valid your ticket.

  • Is there a minimum number of people required?

    A minimum of 6 people is required to confirm the service. If this number is not met, we will offer you the closest available dates or a full refund. The earlier you book, the more time we have to add passengers and confirm the departure.
  • How far in advance should I book French Valley Trek?

    We accept bookings up to 3 days in advance, subject to availability. Therefore, we recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot.
  • How to book French Valley Trek?

    To book French Valley Trek, you must choose the date and follow the steps on the website. You can add more tours to your cart before confirming your booking.

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