The French Valley is a key highlight of the ‘W’ circuit and renowned for its striking trail in the National Park. It is a must-do for hiking enthusiasts in excellent physical condition.
The adventure starts at Pudeto Dock, where we board a catamaran navigating the frigid turquoise waters of Lake Pehoe towards the base of Cerro Paine Grande.
Duration: Full Day – 13,5 Hrs. 
Transfer Time Roundtrip: 5 Hrs. 
Trail Type: Roundtrip 
Walking Time: 7 Hrs. 
Distance: 20 Km / 12,5 Mi. 
Elevation Gain: 1.100 Mt / 3.600 Ft. 
Elevation Loss: 11.100 Mt / 3.600 Ft. 
Maximum Altitude: 500 Mt / 1.650 Ft. 
Lunch Place: Exposed 
The route ascends through an ancient glacial moraine and a wooded valley, culminating at the French Lookout for a close encounter with the Horns, a unique geological feature of the Paine Massif. Immerse yourself in this dramatic landscape, surrounded by glaciers and towering granite walls.
*This excursion involves a catamaran crossing of Lake Pehoé, operated by an external company with limited availability. Tickets cost USD 60 (round-trip), are nominative and date-specific. We recommend informing our reservations team of your interest in taking this excursion at the time of booking, as availability is not guaranteed.
**For this excursion, the use of trekking poles is mandatory; the hotel provides these items for all its guests.
This excursion requires a brisk and demanding hiking pace, as guests must ensure they arrive at the return catamaran with plenty of time, as boarding is on a first-come, first-served basis.
We provide travelers with trekking poles, helmets and give them a reusable water bottle.
