Name: Torres del Paine W trek, South America
Start: 2025-03-08T18:45:00.000Z
End: 2025-03-14T20:45:00.000Z
Location: Teniente Julio Gallardo Airport

**Greetings Everyone** \- Join us this Sunday for an adventure as we hike from Sanding Fortress to Cheongju University\. A mixture of Korean culture and forest walking\. We will also stop for refreshments afterwards at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Cheongju\.

Duration: About 3-4 hours hike including stops.
Distance: Approx 10-12 km.
Difficulty: 2.5 on our 1-5 scale for day hikes.
[What the scale means](https://tinyurl.com/mr34j989)

Toilets: At the start.

● **Post-Hike Gathering (Optional):** After our adventure, you're welcome to join us for some well-deserved relaxation and camaraderie at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Cheongju

● **PLEASE:** No smoking, animals, children or guests.

● **First Timers & Regulars:**
We extend a warm welcome to newcomers, and we kindly request a KRW 5,000 donation to support our website and enhance the safety of our group.

You can also contribute directly to our bank account
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● **Important Notes:**
Care must also be taken when walking on the road and forest - good shoes are required.

● **Health and Safety Information:**
All Cheongju Global Trekkers organisers work on a strictly voluntary basis and hold NO responsibility or liability for any injury, or loss suffered during the events organised. Each person who participates accepts responsibility for making their own determinations and for their own safety, conduct and well being; recognising that there are hazards in attending group and outdoor activities and agrees to participate solely at their own risk.

● **Preparation is the key to having a good day:**

* Check the weather
* Do you have the correct clothing and shoes?.
* Bring Food for your Lunch.
* Do you know where the meeting places are?

● **Meeting Places**:

* Starbucks 1416-2 가경동 Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si,
* National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Cheongju

● **Carpooling:**

* No Carpooling will be arranged for this event.
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● **Time Guideline:**
08:45 - Good time to meet at Starbucks
09:00 - Catch the bus to Cheongju Sports Center, then change to bus 862.
09:45 - Arrive at Sangdang Fortress - Time for coffee and some food
10:00 - Introductions and Hike Starts
11:30 - Stop for lunch (bring some water and food)

14:00 - Arrive Cheongju University, walk to National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Cheongju.

14:30 - 15:30 - Have refreshments (Optional)
16:30 - Arrive back at Intercity Bus Terminal (Approx)

● **Maps and More Information:**
Follow this path - no complete loop of fortress.
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/south-korea/chungcheongbuk-do/cheongjuland-sangdang-fortress

● **Hike Description & Directions:**
Walk around the lake from the last bus stop to the fortress, along the wall and then into the forest and walk down towards the Cheongju University.

● **Capture the Moment:**
Share your best photos of the day on our Instagram Account for a chance to be featured!

● **What to Bring:**

* Appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.
* Packed lunch.
* Comfortable shoes suitable for a variety of terrains.
* Sun protection and emergency rain gear.
* Personal first-aid items.

● **Additional Notes:**

* Safety and togetherness are our priorities. We will make stops at all track junctions to ensure the group stays together.
* Punctuality is key, and we will depart on time, so please be prompt.
* Swimming is optional and care should be taken.

We can't wait to explore the great outdoors with you this Sunday - Chris and Kyu.

Cheongju Global Trekkers

Kyuhyun  Park

chris grant

Sangdang Fortress

1416-2

Join us for the main event - a “bucket list” hike in Patagonia, South America. W Trek - an unforgettable hike exploring the beauty of Torres Del Paine National Park.

This trip is still a work in progress. Please check website for updates.

**HEADS UP**

We will meet in Puerto Natales, on the 9th or 10th of March 2025 for the start of our adventure. The date will be confirmed as soon as we have acceptance of booking requests from the suppliers.

Important: Payment of NZD1,000 for W Trek will be required, as and when requested. This is to enable confirmation of booking or you will lose your spot.

Booking requests for W Trek, with full board and accommodations in refugios (mountain hostel/lodges with bunkrooms) have been submitted to the 2 suppliers (Vertice Travel and Las Torres Patagonia) and we are awaiting response.

The Plan - W Trek (east to west)

**Day 1 :** Meet at Puerto Natales, Chile. This is the closest town to the park. Free day.
**Day 2:** Transportation (Bus) from Puerto Natales to Laguna Armaga, the gateway to Torres del Paine. 2 hours bus trip approximately. Checkin and then either walk 7km to lodging at Central Sector or catch a shuttle for a fee.
**Day 3:** Hike to Las Torres Base, lodging at Central Sector.
**Day 4:** Hiking to Francés Sector (o Cuernos), lodging Francés Sector (o Cuernos).
**Day 5:** Hike to the Francés Valley, viq Italiano Ranger Station and Britanico Lookout. lodging at Paine Grande Sector.
**Day 6:** Hike to Grey Glaciar Lookout Point, lodging at Grey.
**Day 7**: Hike back to Paine Grande and then cross the Pehoe Lake in catamaran and take transport back to Puerto Natales.
**Prices are per person based on 6 or 8 people per shared room:**
USD $ 2200 p/p

Booking requested for:
-5 nights in Mountain Hostel
-All Meals according to itinerary
-Transport to and from Puerto Natales to Torres del Paine National Park
-Catamaran from Paine Grande
-Park Entrance Fee

**In short:**
**Details are still being worked out - keep returning to get updates. Requests for booking have been submitted on the opening of the 2024/2025 trekking season. We are waiting to hear if our requested dates are acceptable. If accepted payments would have to be made immediately. Similar to NZ Great Walks bookings.**

Total costs are still being worked out.
Numbers of Attendees: 8
Costs: TBC

● Stuff to do:
W trek at Torres Del Paine
Other possible addons : El Chalaten, Mendoza winery, Terra del Fuego

● Important Notes:
● Payment:
Payment will be required in NZD. A buffer will be included to address currency fluctuation risks. More payments could be requested if the buffer is not sufficient to address currency conversion risks.
Bank Account for payment is: 12-3430-0791504-00
● Travel insurance and flights to be self arranged.
● Health and Safety Information:
All Auckland Global Trekkers organisers work on a strictly voluntary basis and hold NO responsibility or liability for any injury, or loss suffered during the events organised. Each person who participates accepts responsibility for making their own determinations and for their own safety, conduct and well being; recognising that there are hazards in attending group and outdoor activities and agrees to participate solely at their own risk.
● No smoking, animals, children or guests.
● Preparation is the key to having a good trip.
● Meeting Places: TBA
● Car Hire: TBA
● Time Guideline: TBA
Times are Approx.
● Maps and More Information:
● Refunds:
Refunds will not be issued if you change your mind - We will endeavour to get someone to replace you and transfer the costs if that is possible.
● Capture the Moment:
Share your best photos of the trip. Some will be featured on our Instagram Account.
● It is safer and generally more fun to hike together as a group. We aim to do this with stops at all track junctions for group to regather.
We aim to leave exactly on time, and we will NOT wait for late people.

Chris and the Team

Auckland Global Trekkers

Mike C

Torres del Paine W trek, South America

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