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Torres del Paine O + W Circuit

Torres del Paine O + W Circuit — the trail guide

The Torres del Paine O + W Circuit is a 92.3 km trek in Chile, typically walked in 4-7 days, with 3205 m of total ascent. It rates Hard on our published rubric (35 m of gain per km, topping out at 1179 m). Its operating periods and current access must be checked with the linked route authorities; historical climate averages cannot establish whether the route is open or passable.

A multi-day circuit around the Paine massif, including the exposed John Gardner Pass and remote backcountry camps in Torres del Paine National Park.

Quick facts

Distance92.3 km
Total ascent3205 m
Typical duration4-7 days
Difficulty (computed)Hard
Steepness35 m gain per km
High point1179 m
CountryChile
RegionChile

Difficulty is computed from gain-per-km and maximum altitude on a published rubric, identically for every trail in the catalogue — so an "Hard" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Official planning information

Elevation profile

Low point 39 m · high point 1179 m · 3205 m total ascent over 92.3 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 137 m elevation. These are gridded historical estimates, not observations from every stage and not a forecast. They cannot show current snowpack, river levels, fire restrictions, closures or whether a pass is safe.

MonthAvg highAvg lowAvg precip
Jan14°187 mm
Feb15°156 mm
Mar12°201 mm
Apr211 mm
May164 mm
Jun-1°160 mm
Jul-1°135 mm
Aug-1°151 mm
Sep143 mm
Oct165 mm
Nov10°161 mm
Dec12°170 mm

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Torres del Paine O + W Circuit?

The Torres del Paine O + W Circuit is 92.3 km, and most hikers complete it in 4-7 days. Total elevation gain is 3205 m.

How difficult is the Torres del Paine O + W Circuit?

It rates Hard on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 35 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 1179 m. The rubric classifies every trail from gain-per-km and maximum altitude, so ratings are comparable across the whole catalogue.

What season and condition information is available for the Torres del Paine O + W Circuit?

O Circuit closed through 31 October 2026, as reviewed. CONAF currently states that the Macizo Paine/O Circuit is closed from May through 31 October 2026. Any change is to be announced through CONAF’s official channels. This note was reviewed 29 Jul 2026 and is not live status; re-check the linked authorities before booking and departure.

Where is the Torres del Paine O + W Circuit?

In Chile. The route starts near -50.965, -72.863 — the interactive 3D map above shows the full line, and the planner splits it into daily stages.

Can I get the GPX and plan daily stages?

Yes. Open the trail in the DirtbagMaps planner to drag the elevation profile into daily stages, see huts and accommodation along the corridor, and export a per-day GPX for your watch or GPS.

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