Torres del Paine
W Trek Refugio Cuernos and Cabins Cuernos
Along with Premium Camping Cuernos
The Torres del Paine W Trek Refugio Cuernos and Cabins Cuernos are located together in an area overlooking Lake Nordenskjold, about 2hrs east from the entrance to the French Valley and only 1hr east from where the Refugio, Domos Frances is located.
Here, there are three options for accommodation. One is the refugio, which means bunk beds in dorm rooms, then there are the private, two-person cabins and also premium camping tents, on platforms high up off the ground.
MAP: Scroll down for a location map showing where Refugio, Cabins and Camping Cuernos are on the trail.
All Circuit Trek and W Trek accommodation must be prebooked and paid for in advance.
Torres del Paine W Trek
Refugio Cuernos, Cabins and Camping
Torres del Paine W Trek Refugio Cuernos, Cabins and Camping
Refugio Cuernos
Refugio Cuernos is located about halfway from the Torres del Paine Welcome Centre, or from Refugio Chileno to the entrance to the French Valley. Approx trekking times are 5.5hrs from the Welcome Centre, 5hrs from Refugio Chileno and then from Cuernos to the entrance to the French Valley it is 2.5hrs.
This is a modest hostel situated on a hill with views down to Lake Nordenskjold between the wooded sector that is also prominent in the area. Inside is a communal dining area with log-burning stove in the corner, a tiny minimarket behind the reception area, a shower and WC facility along with dorm rooms with a 6-person capacity in each, in bunk beds.
There is limited Wi-Fi, which is charged by the minute as well as electrical plugs to charge cel phones, for which you will need a USB and also permission from the reception.
Refugio Cuernos In Brief
- A basic hostel.
- Dorm rooms, bunk beds.
- Communal, but segregated shower rooms.
- Dining room.
- Full board meals option.
- Simple basic essentials store.
- Towels, soap and shampoo provided.
- Capacity for 24 people, 4 rooms with capacity for 6 people per room in bunk beds.
- Made beds with pillows, sheets and duvets or sleeping bags.
- Heating by way of log-burning fire in the communal living / dining room.
Cabins Cuernos
The private cabins at Cuernos are quite famous and in high demand because they offer sleeping privacy. Only two people in each cabin, which comes with a small log-burning stove and an outer deck area. It should be noted that the cabins have their own communal, but segregated shower and WC unit and that meals are taken inside the refugio, which is about 50mts downhill from the cabins.
Premium Camping
The camping that Experience Chile offers is Premium Camping as part of our all-inclusive W Trek itineraries. This means that tents are of a superior quality to the usual, as well as being pitched upon platforms that are high up off the ground. It should be noted that this class of camping allows for more comfort and warmth for the occupants than a lesser category of tent.
Circuit and W Trek Reservations through Experience Chile:
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West to East Sector of the W Trek Trail from Frances to Cuernos (and on to Chileno)

East to West Sector of the W Trek Trail from Chileno to Cuernos

Capture of Scenic View on the Trail Around Refugio and Cabins Cuernos

The Exterior of Refugio Cuernos

Interior Dorm Room at Refugio Cuernos

Refugio Cuernos Dining Room

The Interior of the Bathroom Unit at Refugio Cuernos

Interior of a Private Cabin at Cuernos

Premium Tent at Camping Cuernos

Location of Refugio, Cabins and Camping Cuernos is Encircled on the Map Below

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