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Mirador Base Las Torres

Torres del Paine, Chile

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST HIKES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 67 2026
Mirador Base Las Torres

A day hike of about 20 to 22 km round trip to a viewpoint below three granite towers rising above a glacial lagoon. The final kilometre climbs steeply over boulders and moraine, and the trail is often crowded and windy.

Highlights

  • Refugio Chileno halfway stop
  • Forest section after the refuge
  • Glacial lagoon below the towers

Good to know

  • About 22 km round trip, 8–9 hours
  • Rangers close access from 2–3 PM
  • Park ticket plus cash shuttle to trailhead

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