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.