We covered a lot of ground during our five days on the W Route: 45.75 miles for an average of 9.15 miles per day. We climbed 9,550 feet and descended 9,400 feet, for a hard-earned net gain of 550 feet.See Slippery Ed’s comprehensive summary below:
Day 1: Refugio Paine Grande to Refugio Grey
7 miles. Climb 1200 feet and descend same.
Day 2: Refugio Grey to Refugio Grey Mirador
4 miles round trip. Climb 1000 feet and descend same.
Refugio Grey to Refugio Paine Grande
7 miles. Climb 1200 feet and descend same.
Day 3: Refugio Paine Grande to Refugio Los Cuernos
7.5 miles. Climb 500 feet and descend same.
Campamento Italiano to Campamento Britanico
5.5 miles round trip. Climb 2,000 feet and descend same.
Day 4: Refugio Los Cuernos to Refugio Chileno
7 miles. Climb 1650 feet and descend 500 feet.
Day 5: Refugio Chileno to Refugio Las Torres
3.75 miles. Climb 500 feet and descend 1500 feet.
Refugio Chileno to Mirador Las Torres
4 miles round trip. Climb 1500 feet and descend same.
Total Distance: 45.75 miles.
Climb 9550 feet and descend 9400 feet.
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