Grey to Paine Grande – Independent Experience without Guide.
For travelers seeking flexibility and direct contact with nature.

This program is designed for travelers who wish to hike the Grey – Paine Grande section of Torres del Paine National Park independently, using camping accommodation operated by Vértice Travel.

It includes the essentials to organize your adventure with peace of mind: transfers, park entrance fee, and confirmed reservations at the mentioned campgrounds.

This package is ideal for those looking for freedom, simplicity, and an authentic Patagonian experience, exploring one of the park’s most iconic areas at their own pace.

Important: This program does not include meals or campgrounds outside Grey and Paine Grande. It does not include a guide.

This combo includes:
✔️ 1 night at Paine Grande Campsite
✔️ 1 night at Grey Campsite
✔️ Park entrance fee
✔️ Regular bus round trip to Torres del Paine National Park

This combo does NOT include:
⭐Meals (available as Add-ons)
❌ Guide
⭐ Navigations (available as Add-ons)
❌ Accommodations not mentioned

What are our Add-ons?
Our Add-ons are navigations and shuttle bus that allow you to enter or exit the W Trek route, as well as meal services.

Available Add-ons:

⭐ Shuttle Bus
⭐ Lago Pehoé Catamaran: Pudeto ↔ Paine Grande
⭐ Grey III Navigation: Grey III Pier Sector to Grey Campsite
⭐ Lago Pehoé Catamaran: Paine Grande ↔ Pudeto
⭐ Grey III Navigation: from Grey Campsite to Grey Sector
⭐ Box lunch for the first day: for your first day in the park, we recommend bringing your box lunch from Puerto Natales, as the first meal included at the accommodations is dinner
⭐ Full Board Paine Grande: this service starts with dinner on the day of arrival and ends with the box lunch the following day (dinner, breakfast, and box lunch)
⭐ Full Board Grey: this service starts with dinner on the day of arrival and ends with the box lunch the following day (dinner, breakfast, and box lunch)

What routes can you do with this combo? You must add some Add-ons:

OPTION 1 – Visit and hike the west side of the W Circuit | Entry via Pudeto / Exit via Grey

Day 1: Arrival at Paine Grande and hike to the French Valley
✔️ Bus from Puerto Natales to Pudeto (included in the combo)
⭐ Lago Pehoé Catamaran: Pudeto to Paine Grande (book Add-on)
✔️ Night at Paine Grande Campsite (included in the combo)

Day 2: Hike to Grey Refuge
✔️ Night at Grey Campsite (included in the combo)

Day 3: Hike to the Hanging Bridges and exit via Grey III Navigation
⭐ Grey III Navigation: Grey Refuge to Grey Sector (book Add-on)
✔️ Regular bus from Grey Sector to Puerto Natales (included in the combo)

OPTION 2 – Visit and hike the west side of the W Circuit | Entry via Grey / Exit via Pudeto

Day 1: Arrival at Grey Campsite and Grey III Navigation
✔️ Bus from Puerto Natales to Grey III Pier Sector (included in the combo)
⭐ Grey III Navigation (book Add-on)
✔️ Night at Grey Campsite (included in the combo)

Day 2: Hanging Bridges and hike to Paine Grande
✔️ Night at Paine Grande Campsite (included in the combo)

Day 3: Hike to the French Valley and return to Puerto Natales
⭐ Lago Pehoé Catamaran: Paine Grande to Pudeto (book Add-on)
✔️ Regular bus from Pudeto to Puerto Natales (included in the combo)

CLASSIC W CIRCUIT & WEST W

Here are some ways to build your Classic W or West W using this combo.
You must book services with other companies on your own and some of our Add-ons.

Classic W — Exit via Grey III Navigation

Day 1: Hike to Base Torres
✔️ Bus from Puerto Natales to Laguna Amarga (included)
⭐Shuttle bus Laguna Amarga – Central Sector (Add-on)
✔️ Torres del Paine National Park entrance (included)
❌ Night at Central Campsite or Refuge (book on your own)

Day 2: Hike to Cuernos or Francés
❌ Night at Cuernos or Francés Sector (book on your own)

Day 3: Hike to the French Valley
✔️ Night at Paine Grande Campsite (included in the combo)

Day 4: Hike to Grey
✔️ Night at Grey Campsite (included in the combo)

Day 5: Visit the Hanging Bridges (optional) and return to Puerto Natales
⭐ Grey III Navigation (Add-on)
✔️ Regular bus from Grey Sector to Puerto Natales (included in the combo)

West W

Day 1: Arrival at Grey Campsite
✔️ Bus from Puerto Natales to Grey III Pier Sector (included in the combo)
✔️ Torres del Paine National Park entrance (included in the combo)
⭐ Grey III Navigation (Add-on)
✔️ Night at Grey Campsite (included in the combo)

Day 2: Hike to Paine Grande
✔️ Night at Paine Grande Campsite (included in the combo)

Day 3: Hike to the French Valley
❌ Night at Cuernos Refuge or Campsite (book on your own)

Day 4: Hike to Central Sector
❌ Night at Central Refuge or Campsite (book on your own)

Day 5: Hike to Base Torres and return to Puerto Natales
⭐ Shuttle bus Central Sector – Laguna Amarga (Add-on)
✔️ Bus from Laguna Amarga to Puerto Natales (included in the combo)

It is the closest refuge to the Grey Glacier and the starting point for hiking excursions on the glacier, kayaking, and hiking to the suspension bridges with panoramic views of Campos de Hielo Sur. From north to south, the Paine Massif Circuit is the closest refuge and campsite after passing through the challenging John Gardner Pass. It’s an ideal place to rest after a great adventure, where you can enjoy a pizza and a beer if you wish.

Grey Refuge is open all year round.

CHECK IN: From 1:00 p.m. onwards 

CHECK OUT: 9:30 am 

 ACCESS

Paine Grande – Grey Trail (11 km – approximately 4.5 hours – Medium difficulty)

Navigation from Lago Grey (45 minutes to 1.5 hours) Depending on the passenger and departure time.

Los Perros – Grey Trail (18 km – approximately 10 to 12 hours – High difficulty) Only for those completing the Paine Massif Circuit.

 BATHROOMS

Bathrooms are shared (separate male/female), with sinks (cold water only), toilets, and hot water showers.

Hours of operation
Bathrooms: 24 hrs
Showers: 07:00 to 09:00 am and from 14:00 to 22:00 hrs.

 CAMPING

Camping Grey is equipped with shared bathrooms (male/female), hot showers, food service, and a designated wind-free cooking area for those who want to prepare their food (quincho). Camping equipment (assembled tent, sleeping mat, and sleeping bag) is available for reservation for those who wish to enjoy this outdoor adventure without having to carry additional weight.

 RESTAURANT

The lodge has a casino-style restaurant that offers an assisted buffet with a hypercaloric offer focused especially for those trekking in the park, where you can find protein options, side dishes, salads, and desserts for dinner. Breakfast is an American-style buffet. Regarding lunch, when you check in it is important to specify if you prefer to have lunch at the lodge or leave a box lunch requested so you can take it with you to your trek and have lunch outdoors (remember to take your garbage with you!).

Also, enjoy our pizzas and cafeteria service. Dinner must be reserved before 15:00 hrs.

Schedule of services
Breakfast: 07:00 a.m. to 09:00 a.m.
Lunch: 12:00 to 14:00 hrs
Dinner: 18:00 to 21:00 hrs

Kitchen Hours (Burgers & Pizza)
12:00 to 21:00 hrs.

 BAR

Located next to the Refugio’s living and dining room, you’ll find the bar where you can enjoy a beer, a wide variety of wines or our extensive cocktail menu.

Hours of operation
6:30 am to 10:00 pm

 LIVING ROOM

Sit back and relax in our living room in one of our comfortable armchairs to enjoy the mountain view, magazines and a television offering documentaries and cable TV. This is the perfect place to unwind after a long day of hiking!

 TERRACE

It is the ideal place to enjoy the view of Cordón Olguín and, if you are lucky, watch the condors gliding.

 BARBECUE AREA (COOKING AREA)

For those who prefer to prepare their food, we have a designated area that is protected from wind and rain, as cooking is not allowed inside the shelter or tents or outdoors.

Hours of operation
From 07:00 to 09:00 am / 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm

 MINI MARKET

You will find everything you need to cook in case you want to prepare your own food, including basic groceries, beverages, chocolates, energy bars and cookies, among others. In addition, you can find souvenirs and mountain equipment.

Hours of operation
From 07:00 am to 11:00 a.m. / 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 ELECTRICITY

You will find sockets (220 V) available in the rooms, restaurant, and mini market. At night, there is no electricity to save energy.

Hours of operation
06:00 am to 00:00 hrs.

 LUGGAGE CUSTODY

The locker room is available for passengers to use free of charge. From approximately 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

 INTERNET

There is no cell phone signal in the entire park. At Grey Refuge, you can hire Wi-Fi for a fee. Consult the values and payment methods at the Reception.

 On the shores of Lake Pehoé is an incredible refuge, with beautiful views of the Cuernos del Paine and the Paine Grande hill.

It is the starting point of the route to the French Valley and the path to the Gray Glacier.

Check In: From 01:00 pm.
Check out: 09:30 am

 ACCESS

• “Lago Pehoé” Catamaran, Pudeto – Paine Grande (approximately 30 minutes of navigation).
• Italian Trail – Paine Grande (7.6 km – approximately 2.5 hours – easy).
• Grey Trail – Paine Grande (11 km – approximately 4.5 hours – medium).
• “Las Carretas” Trail, Administration – Paine Grande (17 km – approximately 5 hours – medium)*.

*IMPORTANT: During the winter season, this trail is used to enter and exit the park (Administration – Paine Grande). During the summer, it is only open to exit the park (check with CONAF for trail authorization).

BATHROOMS 

Bathrooms are shared (separate male/female), with sinks, toilets, and hot water showers.

Hours of operation
Restrooms: 24 hrs

Duchas: 12:00 a 22:00 hrs

CAMPING

Camping Paine Grande has a barbecue area for cooking that shelters our visitors from the wind, in case they want to prepare their own food, and bathrooms (separate male/female) with hot water showers.

Our camping equipment rental service (tents, sleeping bags, and mats) is available for pre-booking. This option is very convenient for those who want to enjoy their adventure without carrying extra weight.

 RESTAURANT

The refuge has a casino-type restaurant that offers a buffet with a hypercaloric offer focused especially for those trekking in the park, where you can find protein options, side dishes, salads, and desserts for dinner. Breakfast is an American-style buffet. Regarding lunch, when you check in, it is important to specify if you prefer to have lunch at the lodge or leave a box lunch requested so you can take it with you to your trek and have lunch outdoors (remember to take your garbage with you!). Drinks, beer, and wine for sale.

Cafeteria service is also available, with coffee, tea, sandwiches, and pizzas. Dinner must be reserved before 15:00 hrs.

Schedule of services
Breakfast: 06:30 a.m. to 09:00 a.m.
Lunch: 12:00 to 14:00 hrs
Dinner: 18:30 to 21:00 hrs

Kitchen Hours (burgers & pizzas):
14:00- 17:00 hrs
18:00- 20:00 hrs.

 BAR

Located on the second floor of our restaurant, the Paine Grande bar offers a beautiful panoramic view from Lake Pehoé, through the Cuernos del Paine and up to the imposing Paine Grande massif, where you can enjoy our wine list, beer, and exquisite cocktails.

Hours of operation

15:00 to 22:00 hrs.

 LIVING ROOMS

For the exclusive use of the refuge’s guests, they have slow combustion wood heaters and armchairs to rest after a day of adventures on the trails of Torres del Paine.

 MINIMARKET AND COFFEE STORE (Coffee Store)

You will find everything you need to cook in case you want to prepare your own food, including basic groceries, beverages, chocolates, energy bars, and cookies, among others. You can also find souvenirs and mountain equipment.

In the cafeteria area, you can enjoy a good coffee, muffins, or a hamburger with a cold beer if you prefer.

Hours of operation

07:00 am to 22:00 hrs.

 QUINCHO (COOKING AREA)

For those who prefer to prepare their food, we have a designated area that is protected from the wind and rain, as cooking is not allowed inside the shelter or tents or outdoors.

Hours of operation

06:30 am to 22:00 hrs.

 TERRACE COFFEE STORE

Next to the camping area is our terrace, where you can enjoy all that our Coffee Store has to offer with a beautiful view of the Paine Grande massif.

 ELECTRICITY

You will find sockets available in the rooms (220V) and the living rooms (for guests only). At night, there is no electricity to save energy.

Hours of operation

06:00 am to 00:00 hrs

 LUGGAGE CUSTODY

Custodial service is available for guests.

Custodial service value: $4,000 per backpack.

Opening hours: 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

*This service is free of charge for guests of the refuge.

 INTERNET 

There is no cell phone signal in the entire park. At Refugio Paine Grande, you can hire paid Wi-Fi, for which you must have a PayPal account enabled. Consult the values at the Reception.