Hiking the (Q) Circuit at Torres Del Paine

Torres de Paine, Chile

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Distance

52 miles

Elevation Gain

4000 ft

Route Type

Loop

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Added by Joshua Little

This is one of the most insanely beautiful hikes I have ever been lucky enough to do. Located one hour and 45 minutes from Puerto Natales by bus, this trek will test your skill set and perseverance over 9 nights.

This 52 mile round trip trek will truly test any backpacker in nearly every aspect. Serious elevation gain, descending, rain, snow, wind, heat, etc will change how you feel and what you feel in the realm of backpacking. I strongly recommend doing the circuit as the "W" trek is on the shorter side and is VERY packed. The group I did this with also did the circuit counter-clockwise to give ourselves better luck with getting over the pass without hitting rough weather.

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