Torres del Paine

AndesChile

RangeAndes

CountryChile

Elevation2,884 m

First Ascent1958 (Bonomi & others)

About Torres del Paine

Three dramatic granite towers that are among the most iconic mountain formations in the world. The W Trek and O Circuit are among the most popular treks in South America. The towers were first climbed by an Italian expedition. Part of Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Winds regularly exceed 160 km/h.

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