Torres del Paine Refugios
In Chile, a refugio is a sort of wilderness lodge for trekkers. They usually come with a restaurant and multi-occupancy bedrooms with bunk beds. Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia has about seven of them.
Refugio Grey
Run by Vertice Patagonia
A quieter alternative to Paine Grande Mountain Lodge, Refugio Grey is set in woodland beside Grey Lake, down river from the massive Grey Glacier.
Refugio Grey is on the W Trek and the Circuit Trek, 11 km from Paine Grande Mountain Lodge and 4km from Camp Los Guardas.
Rates
Bed US$27, Breakfast US$9, Lunch Box US$13, Full board US$61, Sleeping bag hire US$8
(For 2009/2010 season)
Paine Grande Mountain Lodge
Vertice Patagonia
Paine Grande Mountain Lodge is on the W Trek and The Circuit, 11km from Refugio Grey, about 8km from Camp Italiano, and about 14km from the Administration Center.
Rates
Bed only from US$39
Full board from US$73
(Rates do not include sheets, duvets or sleeping bags)
Refugio Los Cuernos
FántasticoSur
This is a large refugio with excellent facilities including a restaurant, a shop and a hot tub. There are also separate lodges in addition to multi-bed rooms.
Refugio Los Cuernos is on the W Trek and the Full Circuit Trek, 9km from the French Valley, 11km from Refugios Torres Central and Torres Norte.
Rates
Bed only from $40
Full board from $82
(Rates do not include sheets, duvet or sleeping bag)
Los Cuernos Lodges
$145 per cabin per night
Full Board - 2 people - $221 per cabin per night
Full Board - 1 person - $180 per night
Refugios Torre Central and Norte
FántasticoSur
Two refugios with restaurants, bars and lounge rooms on the W Trek and the Full Circuit Trek.
They are 2.5mk from Refugio El Chileno and 11km from Refugio Los Cuernos.
Rates
Refugio Torres Central
Bed from US$44
Bed with sheets US$51
Full board from US$86 including sheets
Refugio Torres Norte
Bed from US$40
Bed with sheets US$47
Full board from US$82 including sheets
Refugio El Chileno
FántasticoSur
This is the last refugio before the Towers and therefore the last place to sleep if you don't want to camp. It's a peaceful place set deep in the Valle Ascencio.
Rates
Bed only from US$40
Full board from US$82
(Rates do not include sheets, duvet or sleeping bag)
Refugio Dickson
Vertice Patagonia
A tranquil setting and a fantastic view make Refugio Dickson worth the two-day pampas hike to get there.
It's on the Circuit Trek only, 9km from Camp Los Perros.
Rates
Bed US$27; breakfast US$9; Lunch Box US$13; Full board US$61; Sleeping bag hire US$8
