Paine Grande
The highest peak in Torres del Paine National Park, Mt. Paine Grande, is also one of the most challenging mountains to climb in Patagonia. Its giant glacier at the top is covered with clouds most of the time, and it is hard to find a day with no wind on this giant of ice and rock. A few hanging glaciers gather on the eastern side of the mountain and many avalanches can be observed from French Valley. 4 peaks (Cumbre Principal – the main one -,Punta Bariloche, Cima Central and Cima Norte) form this mountain than can be seen from the Western side of the park. The best places to see Paine Grande are the Pehoe Lake area and the Grey Lake/ Grey Glacier area.
Paine Grande
The highest peak in Torres del Paine National Park, Mt. Paine Grande, is also one of the most challenging mountains to climb in Patagonia. Its giant glacier at the top is covered with clouds most of the time, and it is hard to find a day with no wind on this giant of ice and rock. A few hanging glaciers gather on the eastern side of the mountain and many avalanches can be observed from French Valley. 4 peaks (Cumbre Principal – the main one -,Punta Bariloche, Cima Central and Cima Norte) form this mountain than can be seen from the Western side of the park. The best places to see Paine Grande are the Pehoe Lake area and the Grey Lake/ Grey Glacier area.