Paso Oggioni
Torres del Paine full circuit trek - the big climb up and over
Torres del Paine Paso Extreme - 7 days, 6 nights
3900USD pp minimun 2pax - max 6 trekkers
Level of difficuly: Demanding
Summary:
Paso Oggioni is not the typical trek and certainly is not for beginners. The trek leads us 'off trail' up and over steep slopes, showing us views of Torres del Paine National Park that few people get to see. Instead of trekking up and back down Valley Silencio we will hike through thick forest, crossing wild creeks and up steep rocky slopes to gain the rarely seen Oggioni Pass.
We use the tents from the campsites so when we arrive everything is ready waiting for us,samething with food.
This is Version of expedition where we dont carrie camping equiptment and food, so we travel ligth, making more enjoible the days,specially for this trip where the distances are long.
Difficulty:
You should be in very good condition for this program, it is both a physically and mentally demanding trek. We recommend that you be able to hike long distances, uphill and down, up to 10 hours a day . We typically cover elevations from 200m to 1200m per day. You should also have keen mental strength and a sense of determination to resist tough elements such as strong winds and frozen rain or snowfall - even in the summer. You should be well accustomed to sleeping in a two-person tent . The weather in Patagonia is as unpredictable as the landscape and dealing with different levels of discomfort is one of the biggest challenges of Patagonian trekking.
Itinerary
Day 1
Private transport to las Torres area , hike from Torre Central to base of the Torres Lookout ,continue to japanese campsite, pm excurcion to Valle del Silencio.
Day 2
Early start,breakfast,pick up camp and start the hike crossing the oggioni pass,11 hour day trekking to Dickson refuge, camping and food provide in the location .
Day 3
Day in Dikson,we use this day to recover and as a back up for weather conditions if we cant cross the day before,that way we dont loose the reservations.
Day4
Short day from Dikson to camping Los Perros, this is one of the most beatifull trails in the backside ,4 to 5 hours between old trees and wild streams.
Day 5
From Perros to Grey , this day is about 10 hours , demanding trail crossing the famous Jhon Gardner Pass, you will walk beside a river of ice following the Grey Glaciar .
Day 6
Grey to Paine Grande, this day is about 4 hours so allows you to do an activitie(not included) like kayak or ice walk with a local company in the Grey Glaciar area. When you finish the activity start your way to Paine Grande.
Day 7
Paine Grande to Cuernos, today is the day when you go up to the French Valley,one of the higlights of Torres del Paine,long day exploring finishing in Cuernos Campsite
Day 8
From Cuernos to Torres,5 hours Trail following the Nordensjiold Lake ,amaizing views of the massif and the Horns. Private transport will be waiting in Welcome center to take back to town.
Tours include:
• guide with satellite communication devices (Delorem InReach) & park radio
• all meals in the field
• all transportation
• entrance, camping & park fees
• all logistics
Not included:
• personal camping and trekking gear (clothing, trekking poles, sleeping bag)
• alcoholic beverages
• lodging in town before and after the program
• travel insurance
• itinerary changes
• tips
• personal first aid kit
