Description
The landscape and the journey
Rudolf Abraham connects Chile’s Torres del Paine granite towers and Lago Grey glaciers with selected walks in Argentina’s Los Glaciares around Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre. Build a southern Patagonian trip combining several landscapes.
Routes and itinerary options
The guide describes four multi-day treks and four shorter day walks. The Torres del Paine Circuit, or O, is presented over 10–11 days; the Half Circuit, or W, around five days. Fitz Roy-area routes, Río Pingo and Mirador Zapata add other options.
Maps and practical planning
Sketch maps accompany accommodation, camping and facilities information, with transport and planning from Puerto Natales and El Calafate. Equipment, weather and travel advice support logistics. Use the route information to compare stages, plan your stops and check practical arrangements before departure.
Choosing the right trip
Long distances, powerful winds and sudden weather changes can be demanding without technical climbing. The remote full circuit has limited exits. Consider December–April and verify current park bookings, openings and access. Choose an itinerary that fits your experience and available time, allowing flexibility for weather and local conditions.
About this edition
English-language guidebook by Rudolf Abraham. Third edition, published in 2023. 192 pages. ISBN 9781786311719.
