{"id":6029,"date":"2025-10-27T16:11:20","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T16:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themassif.com\/?page_id=6029"},"modified":"2025-12-17T15:12:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T15:12:53","slug":"france-valley","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/themassif.com\/en\/valle-france\/","title":{"rendered":"VALLE FRANC\u00c9"},"content":{"rendered":"
UNFORGETTABLE CHALLENGE AMONG FORESTS, MOUNTAINS AND GLACIERS<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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FRENCH VALLEY<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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10 - 12 Hrs \/ 22km<\/h3><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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High Difficulty<\/h3><\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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Another of the iconic postcards within the Paine Massif is French Valley, the friendliest trail within the W circuit, it is a must for those who enjoy nature and the diversity of landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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In the Pudeto sector we embark on the catamaran, after sailing the Peho\u00e9 Lake for 30 minutes, we will arrive at the Paine Grande Refuge. From here we begin the hike to the heart of the massif. This stretch of 7.6 km (2.5 hrs.) takes us to Campamento Italiano, which will have an altitude variation between 60 and 200 (m.a.s.l.). During all this stretch we will have the imposing Cuernos del Paine in the background.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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Continuing from Campamento Italiano we continue towards the end of the hike until we reach Mirador Franc\u00e9s. In this section we ascend 250 mts. (1.5 hrs.) between Magellanic forest and the glacier moraine. When we reach the viewpoint we will have a 360\u00ba view of the park.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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French Valley<\/h2>

The French Valley is one of the destinations within the \u201cW\u201d circuit, with an average duration of 8 hours. This fascinating hike offers hikers an immersive experience in a breathtaking mountain landscape. The trail takes us into a valley surrounded by imposing mountains, majestic glaciers and rushing rivers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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