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<span style="background-color:#808080; color:RED">'''Red:'''</span> {{colores|red|Section shared with [[W circuit Torres del Paine]]<br>}}<span style="background-color:#808080; color:{{colores|blue">'''Blue:'''</span> the |The rest of the circuit, not as popular <br>}}<span style="background-color:#808080; color:YELLOW">'''Yellow:'''</span> alternatives {{colores|yellow|Alternatives to Dickson glacier (described below as an aditional day), the hike to [[Mirador Zapata]] and the walk from the park entry (CONAF post) to Paine Grande Camp (see [[W circuit Torres del Paine]])<br>}}<span style="background-color:#808080; color:WHITE">'''White:'''</span> roads<br>{{colores|white|Roads}}<span style="background-color:#808080; color:{{Colores|green">'''Green:'''</span> boats|Boats}}|typeTipoDeMap=satelliteHYBRID

[[Imagen:Lago Grey, Valle del Frances y Cuernos del Paine desde Hosteria Lago Grey por David Thyberg.jpg|thumb|500px|right|Lago Grey, Valle del Francés, Cuernos del Paine from Hostería Lago Grey by David Thyberg]][[Imagen:Mirador de las Torres con arcoiris por Dmitry Arkhipov.jpg|thumb|500px|right|Las Torres and rainbow, by Dmitry Arkhipov]]

The Paine Circuit is a walk of 8 effective days (increasing to 9 if you chooso to walk to Dickson Glacier as well). It is typically must be done counterclockwisefrom Serón to Grey, and it includes two full day sidetrips (Valle del Francés and the base of Torres del Paine) and a branch of a couple of hours (Glacier Punta Puma)

[[Imagen:Seron margaritas.jpg|right|thumb|280px|Daisies just before Serón. Imagen: [http://www.panoramio.com/user/1638473 Gabcpd]]]

[[Imagen:Margaritas en sector Campamento Seron por Jaredk.jpg|thumb|280px|right|Margaritas en sector Campamento Serón por Jaredk]]

Serón campsite is '''All campsites must be paid: $ 4000 p / pin advance, and you will not be able to start the hike if you can't show the rangers that you have a booking for each campsite on consecutive nights.'''

[[imagen:Torres_por_detras.jpg|thumb|280px|left|El atípico paisaje del macizo de las Unusual look of Las Torres del Paine visto desde el norte hacia el sur. Febrero de 2002. Imagen: viewed from the north, by Francisco Reyes]][[Imagen:Torres y Lago Dickson desde sector Refugio Dickson por Fernando Palma.jpg|thumb|280px|right|Las Torres y and Lago Dickson desde sector from Refugio Dickson por , by Fernando Palma]][[Imagen:Cerro Ohnet entre Refugio Dickson y Campamento seron por Tetsuya.jpg|thumb|280px|right|Cerro Ohnet entre , taken between Refugio Dickson y and Campamento serón por Serón, by Tetsuya]]

From Seron must advance 200 meters parallel to a fence, then cross it. Even walking through the meadow of daisies An hour and occasional ñirres. It will continue along a marshy area to the right of the path. After about 25 minutes, pass through a stream that flows into an input of the Paine River. Then the trail climbs along the river and becomes more rocky, while the first neneos arise, curious plant a shrub with a rounded form, as well as some calafates (possibly without its famous fruit, due to the frequent passage of walkers). After 250 meters, it will be possible to observe a lagoon with characteristic kidney shape, at which point there is a sign indicating the route. It should then start a zigzag ascent by a section of [[Glossary # Trekking | carries]] to 400 meters of altitude, in the so called "half after Paso del Viento", whose name is well earned. At that point, the trail bends to the west, allowing Paine observe the lake in its entirety. From this point, you enter the more wild and mountainous area of ​​the park, and the path forward is seen: the way Coirón, camping Dickson Glacier Los Perros left and the valley leading to Paso John Garner. To the right, away from the road, Mount Ohnet of 1,929 m can be seen. Going down the path along the lake Paine. In half of the decline is a small shed. After the second half of the lake, progress is retarded by fluctuating ups and downs.  He spent an hour and a half from the Windward Passage, arrive at a an old camp in the old sector at Coirón. The place is deserted, devoid of natural attractions and is very close to SeronSerón, making it a bad choice for camping. There is a small stream. Ten minutes later, we reach the stream coming that comes from the waterfall visible upslope. It The trails then continues along the hillside, past a marshy area on the right. You can now see more clearly the Los Perros Glacier, . Dickson Glacier is also visible under the Daudet and right DicksonCubo mountains, one of the many huge drains eastern of the east side of the Southern Ice Field, under Cube Daudet and mountains. What follows is a A flat stretchfollows, with some minor hills. Near the lake , you can see Dickson LEFT Torres del Paine-the unusual view from the northof Torres del Paine, and to the left of mount Oggioni (1,697 m.), The Central Towerto the left. [[ImageFile: Glaciar_dickson.jpg | thumb | 280px | right | Glacier Dickson and Southern Ice Fields, in rouye to Dickson Road to campingcampsite. February 2002 ImageFile: Francisco Reyes]] This area is populated by markings stakes, whose sides are numerous traces of the twentieth century made ​​fires to clear grasslands for livestock. About two hours after Coirón is up at the foot of a hill where there is an abandoned building, in a marshy area. Only half an hour later you come to Dickson.  The camping Dickson is paid: $ 4000 p / p.

===Optional day: Glaciar DicksonGlacier===

First, it is necessary to cross the river in a zodiac, available in during the summer months, and that should get in the shelter, and which must can be paid (HOW MUCH)booked at the campsite. A flag in the place giving gives notice of leaving trekkers. Once on the other sideof the lake, should rebound somewhat walk up the slope to get on the path leading to the Paine lake Paine. To the left there is a hill and to the right the Paine River. The trail continues north around a rock plateau located to the left and out into , untill it reaches an open field. One can observe the The unusual north face of Torres del Paine can be observed, and the cord range that leads to Paso John Garner (and the one that will face be faced in two more days).

After 30-35 minutes no you will find stakes perpendicular to at the left of the road, traces of an old fence. A sign on the ground indicates to "Carabineros" (police"). At that point you should turn left and continue parallel to the stakes ENFORMA towards the Dickson glacier. The trail is fuzzy on this stretch, so it is important to pursue by road with slope, near tofollow the old stakes fence or orangesthe orange stakes, in a rather flat terrain. To the left there is a rock plateau. Then he you will enter a wooded area , and cross a stream in a little short whileyou will cross a stream. After 10 minutes the trail turns to the left, towards a gorge, where a [[Glossary # P | portezuelo]]there is a pass. But our route ascends a hill and then goes through the side of a [[Glossary # A | cartage]]scree.

After half an hour and you get to Quemado Lake (300 m) east of Lake Dickson, in an environment marked by ancient fires , but that is slowly recoversrecovering. The trail goes up and down several times. After a half hour from the Quemado Lake was reached, we you will return to an area of ​​mature forest, not destroyed by firefires. The footprint is trail here is marked with orange color. There are wooden bridges and walkways built by policeCarabineros. As the forest is left behind, the glacier appears. It The trail goes through a swampy area and then come to reaches a small hill to the left, which recommends up we recommend to climb, to take advantage of its magnificent view.

About 15 minutes later, after passing another forest with streams and bridges, the trail climbs to an open space where the police advanced seal that Carabineros post is located, to covers the border area adjacent to Southern Ice Field is located. A few Few minutes of catch is past the police post you will find the splendid viewpoint Dicksonviewpoint, where besides the glacier mountains Daudet and Cube will be observed, besides the glacier.

* '''Total expected time for this section''': 2h 55' de idaone way, 2h 30' de vueltato go back, más el tiempo del cruce del ríoplus the time required to cross the river.

[[Imagen:Glaciar Los Perros desde sector Campamento Los Perros por Heinz Weber.jpg|thumb|280px|right|Glaciar Glacier Los Perros desde sector Campamento from Los Perros por camp, ny Heinz Weber]]

It starts Then there is a great viewpoint in an open partly-flooded space. There is a small hill with good views. The trail turns left along the path marked by a flag, which leads marshy area and then descends to a dense beech forest composed mainlythe Cabeza del Indio River, but also coigües Magellan where a wooded bridge. The track then climbs a muddy area and notrosadvances to the southwest along the Los Perros river valley. After 15 minutes you about half an hour from Cabeza del Indio there will be back a waterfall. The trail continues next to Dickson Lake and the glacier river, with little slope, under the shadow of the same name at the bottom. At 350 meters you must cross an old fence. Then be followed by more mature forest, crossing a while a wooden walkwayinterrupted by occasional fallen trees and frequent streams of fresh water.

Before penetrate inland, becoming a great open view with a place [[Glossary # P | mallín]] (flooded area). There is a small hill with good visibility. The trail turns left along the mallín and then descends to the Indian Head River, where a gateway logs. The track then climbs a muddy area and is internal to the southwest by Los Perros river valley. After about half an hour from the Indian Head will be a waterfall. The trail continues next to the river, with small slope, in the shadow of the Fagaceae of the place, interrupted by occasional fallen trees and frequent streams of fresh water.  Two and a half hours after the waterfall up a suspension bridge crossing that crosses the Perros River Dogsis reached. At this point , Los Perros Glacier becomes visible Glacier Los Perros. The trail climbs the moraine in a stretch where the trail is lost a littlebecomes less clear. After 15 minutes the top of the small moraine is reached, where there is boasting a beautiful view of the glacier and its lagoon, usually populated by floating ice. We also see the route to "El Paso". Then be followed by Go on along the the moraine. The campsite is located Dogs into in a beech ''lenga'' forest , at 540 m540m. There is a small store, restrooms and fire, and must pay $ 4,000 p / psites for bonfires.

====Ramal alternativo a Glaciar Side hike to Punta PumaGlacier====Dogs From the campsiteLos Perros, you must exit follow the track that leads to the passage, even pass. After crossing the river by the bridge, but after this, continue right straight along the river O'Brien instead turn of turning left towards the Paso pass. You will walk by the river by in a space devoid of vegetation. When you can it's no longer possible to continue on this course, you must enter make your re-entry to the forest. The footprint trail is blurred and no it lacks signs, but suffice it 's easy enough to move advance parallel to the river , under the shade of a dense forest of beech and coigües Magellan. Then he you will move walk up a hillside and the river will be visible down encased , in a sectornarrow bed.  

===Day 4: Los Perros - Paso John Garner - Guardas===Then you have to cross a small barrier of loose stones before reaching a rocky terrain, devoid of vegetation. An isolated clump of young ''lengas'' surprises in this landscape. The remaining distance to the glacier is just a path of little slope. [[imagen:Paso_John_GarnerAfter an hour of walking, and at 750 meters of altitude, the glacier is reached.jpg|thumb|280px|right|Camino al paso John GarnerThe lower end is covered with rocks. Mirando al oesteand flows with a gentle slope to the valley. Febrero de 2002You can walk a little over it, to an area of white ice. ImagenIf you do this branch, it is advisable to go if you arrive no to late to Los Perros, but it is not recommended to allocate a full day to it. * '''Total expected time for this section''': Francisco Reyes]]1h to the glacier, 45' back

It is the hardest trekkig dayAt 550 m. From the campsite Dogsand after just under 2 hours of descent, continue down the path across the river by the footbridgean old camp sector is reached. Then you must turn left, heading towards the Pass. The footprint has been identified in the trees some distance. Then they must pass a swampy area (itIt's the only part that really justifies trekking gaiters) that will last for the next hour walk. There are some open areas with good views. After an hour and a halfrather narrow place, to 760 m footprint approaches nestled among the river Pasotrees, you have to cross guided indicated by the orange markings on a narrower sectionsign "Camp El Paso. It is important to get to the place, because it is not easy to cross at other points. The trace its rise on the other side persists, leaving the mud. Now it is usually windy and rocky terrain, typical of the mid-mountain. Now the orange markings are on the rocks. From several hundred meters below the pass, it becomes likely to find snow even " Continue in the summer months. And if rain is forecast in this area is likely a southerly direction parallel to fall snow. [[Image: Glaciar_grey_bajando_del_paso.jpg | thumb | 280px | right | Glacier Grey and Southern Ice Fields from the drop step. Feb. 2002 Image: Francisco Reyes]] Step John Garner is 1200 m., 1 ½ hours later that the river crossing, and allowed to cross the massif of the Cordillera del Paine to the western sector of the park. The views of the Southern Ice Fields and Grey Glacier is spectacular, so, coupled with the possibility of snowfall described, it is very advisable to do in good weatherglacier. There are orange rods that serve to guide the way when the weather worsens visibility. The descent follows a moraine, and always some areas with beautiful view. One can appreciate the retreat of the glacier: the old [[Glossary # N | nunatak]] is now a peninsula, and has recently appeared one second [[Glossary # N | nunatak]]. After 15 minutes of descent, 950 m., Becomes the first glimpses of vegetation, with some beech dwarfed and bent by the wind. As you walk through the forest, the glacier is visible through the branches. The descent is steep and difficult, quite steeplarge ''lengas''.

A 550 m. and after just under 2 hours descent you reach an old camp sector, rather narrow, nestled among the trees, as indicated by sign "Camp El Paso." Should continue in a southerly direction parallel to the glacier. There are some aspects with large beech. After 40 minutes from the previous point, you get arrrive to camp El Paso, located in a narrow sector along the trail and , by a creek. There is a small bathroom and an open container that serves as a shelter and natural gathering place for campers. It is a place with no lacks services or bathroomstoilets, but it's free.

'' 'Note' '' <br> From this point (which in this review are listed as days 5 and 6) how to distribute the day your time is not as clear as on days 1 to 4 . Day 7 clearly will be to Hosteria Las Torres but may vary the starting pointmay vary. Day 8 (which can also be day 1) is almost fixed too (except for those willing to follow the [[Valley of SilenceValle del Silencio]], who may take two days) so only days 6 and 7 show greater a significant dispersion of options among trekkers.

* Option 1: recommended in this review. Camping Camp at Guards Guardas (free service camping but not camping)no services. The next Next day, walk to Paine Grande. Next day, and the next day go to Camp Italiano, leave the camping gear, continue to the French valley Valle del Francés and back to ItalianCamp Italiano. * Option 2: Camping Camp at El Paso. The next Next day, walk to Paine Grande (long a demanding day), and the next day go to Camp Italiano, leave the camping gear, continue to the French valley Valle del Francés and back to ItalianCamp Italiano. * Option 3: Camping Camp at Guards, the next Guardas. Next day walking walk to Paine Grande, and the next day go to the British CampBritánico. Then follow from the British Británico to Las Torres in a single tranche. * Option 4: Keep walking to the campsite camp Grey, in other 4-4 1/2 hours (a pretty hard day). The next Next day , reach the camping camp Italiano , and the next day go up and down the French ValleyValle del Francés. *Other options that combine the above.

From El Paso the pass, climb a rise long slope that leads to a viewpoint of the Grey will soar. The trail continues well marked with many ups and downs, and common frequent roots that must be overcome. Several small streams with water and a second viewpoint is then crossed. There then follow Then, keep going through an area of ​​cliffs and old fires, where there are visible traces of burned trees. After an hour of walking you will find a broken largercreek, where a rustic ladder makes helps the ascent is reached. It is followed by a steep cliff on the banks of the Grey Glacier. Twenty minutes later , there is another gorge provided with a wooden staircase. Passed near Past the cliffs reenters area, you reenter the forest lenga of ''lengas'' and ''coigües''. Then follows another broken againcreek, with huge cliffs that drop to the glacier.

[[Imagen:A_los_guardas.jpg|thumb|280px|right|Pequeña ayuda de cuerdas en el sendero que bordea al Glaciar Ropes help in the GreyGlacier area]]

From The Guard Los Guardas the route continues through the forest and after . After 35 minutes you reach a viewpoint of GreyGlacier is reached. Then the trail away from leaves the glacier and takes us through forest to. An hour and a half from The Guard Los Guardas there is a signposted junction leading to the ''refugio '' and to the trail that leads to the viewpoint.

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{{Valle del Francés Frances - Hostería Hosteria Las Torres_enTorres en}}

===Day 8: Base de Las Torres del Paine (2 días si se visita además el days if you extend it to [[Valle del Silencio]])===

*'''Total expected time for this section''': Three and a half hours back and up, two hours back return, plus the well deserved time off and to take pictures in the gazeboviewpoint.

===Total expected time for the complete whole Torres del Paine circuit===The above This review shows 8 days, or 9 if you include the little-used branch side trip to Dickson Glacier. Since the climate in the area is unstable and most likely have there are going to be bad days, it is desirable to consider at least 11 days of walkingdays.

==RecomendacionesRecommendations =====TiempoTotal expected time===* Considerar al menos Consider at least 3 días de mal tiempo para tener holgura y no "sufrir" caminando bajo la lluviadays of bad weather to avoid walking under the rain, sobre todo el día del paso especially on John GarnerGardner Pass. * Muy recomendable bajar el Highly recommended to download [http://www.torresdelpaine.com/img/secciones/02/a/iconos/TDP.pdf este mapa del parquethe oficial map], con todos los senderos y sus tiemposwith all the trails and expected times, o el también completísimo or the also very complete [http://www.parquetorresdelpaine.cl/mapsupload/files/Folleto20132.html Mapa de jpg CONAFmap]. ===Recommended gear=== * Shoes: Leather. Ideally, without patches of cloth, or with waterproof Gore-Tex membrane, since you will have to deal with muddy areas, and snow and/or heavy rains are not uncommon. Soles must be in good condition to face slippery ground. * Clothing: Weather varies quickly. Use hollow synthetic fibers as first layer, as they do not absorb water and keep the temperature. Avoid cotton or jeans. Waterproof and breathable jacket or pants are a must. * Hats: one for the sun and one for the cold. * Sunglasses: must have effective UV protection, since the ozone layer is weakened in this region * Backpack: must be comfortable and spacious, to avoid carrying hanging gear. Do not forget to bring your raincover* Tent: It doesn't have to be an expensive technical tent, but a self-deployed beach tent is not enough for patagonian gusts* Stove: light, propane or gas. Avoid heavy camping stoves designed for motorized camping. The pots should also be light, not ordinary domestic pots * Headlamp * Sleeping bag: Torres del Paine is not very cold during the summer, so a midrange sleeping bag is okey * Sunscreen * Penknife, lightweight plastic cookware

===Equipo recomendado= Desirable gear ====* ZapatosPoles: deben ser de cueroa pair of trekking poles, en lo posible sin inserciones de telaor ski poles if the former is not available, impermeables o con membrana de Gore Texare often useful, ya que podrá encontrar nieve e intensas lluvias durante el recorrido. La suela debe ser profunda y en lo posible con taco, ya que el terreno es resbaladizo. Se recomienda usar dos pares de calcetines, un primer par delgado y de un material no absorbente. El segundo par debe ser grueso para abrigar y proteger del roce.especially for descents and to cross streams * Ropa: el clima en la zona es muy variableGPS or, desde una mañana asoleada y tibia a una tarde con nieve y bajísimas temperaturas. Se deben usar prendas interiores sintéticas de fibra hueca que no absorben agua y conservan la temperaturalacking that, jamás usar algodón o jeans. Una chaqueta y pantalones probadamente impermeables son absolutamente necesarios, ojala sean respirables (Gore Tex o similar). Se deben llevar sombreros para el sol y el frío.* Anteojos: deben tener una efectiva protección contra los rayos UV, ya que en esta región la capa de ozono que filtra éstos se encuentra muy debilitada. Se recomiendan rangos de 95% a 97% de eficienciacompass.* BastonesWith GPS and [[Media: un par de bastones de esquí o caminata suelen ser muy útiles, cuando se camina cargado por senderos difícilesTrekking_Torres_del_Paine.* Mochila: deber ser cómoda y suficientemente amplia para acarrear todo el equipo adentro. Se debe considerar un cubre mochila para las lluvias o bien llevar todo envuelto en bolsas plásticas.* Carpa: los vientos son muy fuertes y es frecuente encontrar lluvias y nevazones en Patagonia: La carpa debe tener un cubretecho impermeablekmz|the KMZ file]] navigation is easier, debe ser robusta, ojala mástiles de aluminio y tener a lo menos cuatro vientos para poder afirmarla bien en caso de tormentaalthough the circuit do not present any difficulty to manage without GPS.* BotiquínTrekking socks trail: debe contener los siguientes elementos: bloqueador solar, sales de rehidratación, carbón, sulfaguanidina, aspirina o similar, calmantes de dolor, parche curita, puntos autoadhesivos, tijeras, pinzas, alfileres de gancho, desinfectante líquido o crema, vendajes, cinta adhesiva, termómetros, gasa para limpiar heridasIt is advisable to wear specialized socks.* GPS oAfter 8 days of walking, en su defecto, brújula: Totalmente prescindible, pero deseable. La combinación de GPS y la ruta KMZ que se puede descargar desde esta página vuelve aún más sencilla la orientación en un circuito que en general no presenta dificultad alguna de orientación. Un lápiz para los registros es también deseable.* Llevar cocinilla they really make a gas o bencina blanca, ollas livianas para cocinar, una linterna frontal y un buen saco de dormirdifference compared to ordinary socks.* Condiciones climáticas: En Patagonia el tiempo cambia muy rápidamente, se recomienda observar diariamente los barómetros y estar atento al cielo.First Aid Kit

==Record de velocidadSpeed record==El récord de velocidad para este circuito (O+W) fue impuesto por el estadounidense 18:30, by Andy Tubbs el 28 de febrero de 2007: 18 horas y 30 minutosfrom the U.S. [http://www.mer.cl/Pages/NewsDetail.aspx?dt=2012-02-19&PaginaId=2&bodyid=2 NoticiaNews]{{galeria de fotos Torres del Paineen}}{{Trekkings Chileenglish}}