Considering how beautiful this corner of the world is, planning a backpacking adventure here is worth the effort.
Below me lay the miles-long expanse of Grey Glacier spread out like an icy sea.
I was, quite literally, struck with wonder.
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you’ve got the option to also go through a service likeBooking PatagoniaorTorres Hiketo book campsites.
This charming port village has several small hotels to choose from.
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Estimates of how long the trail is range from 68 to 85 miles.
In any case, it takes the average hiker eight days.
The Seron campsite is surrounded by the rolling hills and wildflower fields that border the Paine River.
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There’s a small restaurant, Wi-Fi, and bathrooms with hot showers.
Book Seron campsites throughLas Torres.
Even the back side of the famous towers make an appearance from behind the jagged ridgeline at one point.
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Refugio Dickson is one of the smallest refugios on the circuit.
Book Dickson accommodations throughVertice.
Book Los Perros accommodations throughVertice.
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The downhill section of this stretch is a leg-burner, descending into the forest to the campsite at Paso.
Refugio Grey and the campsite have gorgeous views of the snow-covered ridgeline.
This is the last stop on the back side of the circuit.
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Book Paso accommodations throughCONAFfor Paso andVerticefor Grey.
Most of the path winds along a ridge above Grey Lake with intermittent views back to the glacier.
The campsite is a vast grassy field with the same killer view.
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Book Paine Grande accommodations throughVertice.
There’s no refugio at Camp Italiano, which is a basic site nestled into the trees.
Book Camp Italiano accommodations throughCONAF, or book a Frenchcampsiteorrefugiothrough Las Torres.
Accommodations at Los Cuernos are also booked through the Las Torres website and includecabins, arefugio, andcampsites.
The Central campsite and refugio are nestled against a hillside with a view of the massif.
BookCentralorChilenoaccommodations through Las Torres.
