Ultimate W Trek Guide 2024 // Torres Del Paine National Park

In this video, we talk about everything we wish we knew before we completed the W trek in March 2023, in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. Including everything you need to know before you embark on your own W Trek or O Trek, hiking in Patagonia.

The perfect beginner's guide to watch before you go, whether you're planning your own W Trek, O Trek, or just curious about what it's like, this video is for you!

Leave a comment below if you have any questions.

0:00 Intro
0:24 What is the W trek?
0:49 The distances are understated
2:20 The trail is steeper than it looks
3:23 Pack light
5:10 Leave stuff in Puerto Natales
7:54 Wear hiking boots
10:23 Bring a pair of thongs (flip flops)
11:19 The wind is unpredictable
14:09 Save money by bringing your own food
16:42 Drink the glacial water
18:20 Prepare for a (very) long Day 3
20:42 Would we do it again?
21:09 Summary

All footage shot on GoPro Hero 11

Last Hope Hostel in Puerto Natales

Intro & Outro music from Youtube Audio Library
All other music from Epidemic Sound:
Track 1: Fast Forward, Pause by Rebecca Mardal
Track 2: After Hours by Phello
Track 3: Overcast by Phello

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[biancarosario]

Great video! Thanks so much for sharing your tips - it's so helpful to get a realistic account of the trek. We are going at the end of March and feel a bit unprepared but this video helped a lot! If you wouldn't mind, could you please share how heavy your bags weighed? Would love to see a gear/what to pack video if you have any tips for that too!

[robertczarnecki]

amazing thank you guys for all the info

[meihonglim]

I just came back from the W track. We almost couldn’t get on the Catamaran for the start of our track cause they had online bookings and we didn’t know. We just came with the cash to pay directly. And the Catamaran seats were sold out.

[dutzik]

Funny as! At least good stories tho! Well done guys

[mjsbelieber]

Thanks for the great tips! I'm leaving in a few weeks and this helps put things in perspective. Did you say your day 3 you went from Paine Grande to Chileno? Or did you stay the night at Cuernos? If you went all the way to Chileno then I am impressed!

[superptato]

awesome video . can you buy bottled water (1 litre or so ) at the refuges for the day ? or a takeaway coffee ? or would i need to take my own coffee mug ? thanks .

[cathyhowe]

Hello! I’m leaving for the W Trek in March 2024. Thank you for all the stats - super helpful in planning my training. Wondering how many hours of hiking you did per day?

[jimpurdum]

Nice video! What month were you there. And did you pack in your own tent or are they provided/ semipermanent /already set up at the permanent at the campground?

[JacquelineKnott-wijr]

Thanks for all your information. Was just wondering at the prices of the tent only accommodation for two. Do you remember how much it is a night? Is it cheaper if you take your own sleeping bag? Are the prices per night for tent accommodation the same at each camp ground?

[technikhub]

What is the peeing situation whilst on a long hike?

[brianknott]

Hi guys. Did you book your own Refugio’s. Struggling to find a website where we can book them