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Patagonia Wind & Glacier Wilderness

Patagonia Wind & Glacier Wilderness

Region: Southern Chile & Argentina
Length: 10 Days
Budget: high
Type: mountain
Published: Jul 10, 2026

Patagonia Wind & Glacier Wilderness: A 10-Day Trekker's Paradise

Patagonia is raw, wild, and incredibly humbling. This itinerary focuses on the highlight trails of Torres del Paine (Chile) and El Chaltén (Argentina) at a deliberate, steady pace.

Day1

Portal to the Wild — Puerto Natales

Arrive in Puerto Natales. Gather gear, enjoy a hearty patagonian lamb dinner, and look out over the Seno Última Esperanza.

Day2

Torres del Paine Entrance & Lake Pehoé

Travel into the national park. Take the catamaran across the turquoise waters of Lake Pehoé to your lodge.

Day3

French Valley Day Hike

Hike into the French Valley, a natural amphitheater of granite cliffs and hanging glaciers. Listen to the thunderous crack of ice calving in the distance.

Day4

Grey Glacier Lookout

Trek along the edge of Lake Grey to view the massive blue face of Grey Glacier. Take a boat close to the ice towers.

Day5

Transfer to El Calafate

Cross the border into Argentina. Rest and recover in El Calafate, situated on the shores of Lake Argentino.

Day6

Perito Moreno Glacier

Walk the boardwalks of Perito Moreno. Watch giant blocks of ice crash into the water below.

Day7

El Chaltén - The Hiking Capital

Travel to the quiet outpost of El Chaltén. Unwind in a cozy mountain pub.

Day8

Laguna de los Tres & Mount Fitz Roy

Embark on the classic hike to Laguna de los Tres. Watch the morning sun turn the granite spires of Fitz Roy orange.

Day9

Laguna Torre Trail

Enjoy a gentler hike along the river valley to Laguna Torre, where icebergs float in a glacial lake.

Day10

Farewell Patagonia

Depart El Chaltén for your flight home out of El Calafate.

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Minimalist Packing Checklist

Recommended gearCheck off items as you pack
  • Windproof and waterproof shell jacket
  • Thermal base layers (merino wool)
  • Sturdy waterproof hiking boots
  • Trekking poles
  • Reusable water bottle / filter
  • Park entry permits & passports
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