French Valley Trek

This trek requires a high level of physical fitness. The total distance is 20 km (12.4 mi) round trip. The trek takes approximately 10 hours in total, always depending on the group’s physical condition and weather conditions. The route has an elevation gain of approximately 500 m (1,640 ft), ranging from 50 m (164 ft) above sea level in the Paine Grande area to 550 m (1,804 ft) above sea level at the French Lookout Point. The trail includes several uphill and downhill sections.

The Lake Pehoé catamaran costs CLP$ 58.800 round trip (2 legs) per person. Tickets must be purchased online at catamaranpehoe.com as far in advance as possible once your booking has been confirmed. When purchasing the tickets, you must select only the following departure times: outbound (Pudeto → Paine Grande) at 8:00 AM and return (Paine Grande → Pudeto) at 6:40 PM.

Residents in Chile

Day Pass:

• Adult: CLP$ 9.400 per person
• Teen (ages 13–17): CLP$ 5.200 per person
• Child (ages 0–11) and senior (60+): Free (a ticket is still required)

Multi-day Pass (up to 10 days):

• Adult: CLP$ 14.200 per person
• Teen (ages 13–17): CLP$ 8.200 per person
• Child (ages 0–11) and senior (60+): Free (a ticket is still required)

Non-residents of Chile

Day Pass:

• Adult: CLP$ 32.400 per person
• Teen (ages 13–17): CLP$ 16.600 per person
• Child (ages 0–12): Free (a ticket is still required)

Multi-day Pass (up to 10 days):

• Adult: CLP$ 48.500 per person
• Teen (ages 13–17): CLP$ 16.600 per person
• Child (ages 0–12): Free (a ticket is still required)

The entrance fee for Torres del Paine National Park must necessarily be bought not later than the day before the excursion, in https://www.pasesparques.cl/en. At the moment of the pickup, the guide will ask for the entrance fees to all passengers, including children and adults over the age of 60. If one of them does not have the tickets, he or she will not be able to make the tour and there will be no refund.

The entrance fee is valid for 3 consecutive days, so you can re-enter without paying again, as long as you pass for one of the entrances so valid your ticket.

You can book French Valley Trek online through Nomades.com, the largest tour booking platform in Chile. Just go to the activity page, choose the date, number of passengers, and pay online by credit card, bank transfer, or using a 10% deposit to pay the rest at destination.

The tour French Valley Trek can be booked up to 1 days before the departure date. However, we recommend booking in advance to ensure availability.

Yes, the tour French Valley Trek requires a minimum of 6 people to be confirmed. If the minimum is not reached, we will contact you to offer alternatives or a refund.