[ GUIDED TRIPS ]

Sport Climbing

Single or Multi-Pitch sport climbing in the pristine and picturesque valleys surrounding Torres del Paine

[ ITINERARY ONE ]

Single Pitch Cragging

Only twenty minutes from Puerto Natales lies the gorgeous Laguna Sofia, a hidden valley that most tourists bypass on their way to Torres del Paine. This amazing valley is home to some really high quality sport climbing, with multiple crags that offer a range of excellent routes ranging from 5.6 - 5.13. Aside from the excellent conglomerate rock that is sure to challenge all climbers, the views of the glaciated Prat mountain range and stunning lagoon below make for some of the most scenic sport climbing Patagonia has to offer.

Experience Details

Trip Duration

Day trip

All year

Season

Beginner to Expert

Difficulty

  • To enjoy a day of sport climbing at Laguna Sofia, your guide will pick you up from your accommodation, before driving 20 minutes to this stunning valley just north of Puerto Natales. 

    From the car we will hike 15 minutes to the first crags, sampling some of Patagonia’s most iconic cragging, with a view of the lush green valley below, the stunning Lake Sofia, and the glaciated mountains of the Cordillera Chacabuco and Prat in the background, it doesn’t get more picturesque. 

    The conglomerate rock at Laguna Sofia was made for climbing, offering holds and foot placements at all times, and boasting more than a hundred routes, enabling anyone to enjoy climbing here, whether its their first time or they’ve been climbing their entire life. 

    After tiring ourselves out on the rock, and enjoying a snack with a view, we’ll head back to the vehicle and drive back to Puerto Natales. 

    This is the perfect day trip to enjoy around Puerto Natales before or after your W or O trek in Torres del Paine, in a valley that most tourists never visit, somewhat of a local secret. 

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Two guests on a multi pitch guided rock climb at Laguna Sofia, on a guiding climbing trip with Paine Mountain Guides, a locally owned and operated guides company that run many different trips in Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia
A climber at laguna sofia with an Andean Condor above, on a guiding climbing trip with Paine Mountain Guides, a locally owned and operated guides company that run many different trips in Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia
A guest climbing at Laguna Sofia, Puerto Natales, on a guiding climbing trip with Paine Mountain Guides, a locally owned and operated guides company that run many different trips in Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia
A guest rock climbing at Laguna Sofia, Puerto Natales, on a guiding climbing trip with Paine Mountain Guides, a locally owned and operated guides company that run many different trips in Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia
A guest rock climbing at Laguna Sofia, Puerto Natales, on a guiding climbing trip with Paine Mountain Guides, a locally owned and operated guides company that run many different trips in Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia
A guest rock climbing at Laguna Sofia, Puerto Natales, on a guiding climbing trip with Paine Mountain Guides, a locally owned and operated guides company that run many different trips in Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia
A guest rock climbing at Laguna Sofia, Puerto Natales, on a guiding climbing trip with Paine Mountain Guides, a locally owned and operated guides company that run many different trips in Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia 
[ ITINERARY TWO ]

Multi Pitch Climbing

The gorgeous valley of Laguna Sofia offers excellent alternatives for travellers looking for an amazing multi pitch climbing adventure.

The north face of Cerro Benitez, only a 20 minute drive from Puerto Natales, boasts multiple options for multi pitch experiences, ranging from 5.10 upward. This stellar rock face is around 180 metres (590 feet) and is usually climbed in 6 amazing pitches. If you want to get up high and appreciate the Fiordlands and glaciated ranges of Patagonia, while enjoying excellent sport climbing, this is an experience you can’t miss.

Experience Details

Trip Duration

Day trip

All year

Season

  • To enjoy a day of sport climbing at Laguna Sofia, your guide will pick you up from your accommodation, before driving 20 minutes to this stunning valley just north of Puerto Natales. 

    From the car we will hike 45 minutes to the Multi Pitch routes, sampling some of Patagonia’s most iconic climbing areas, with a view of the lush green valley below, the stunning Lake Sofia, and the glaciated mountains of the Cordillera Chacabuco and Prat in the background, it doesn’t get more picturesque. 

    The multi pitch routes take us up the breathtaking north face of Cerro Benitez, amongst ancient Andean Condors, and with view that only improve as we gain altitude, we will finish on the summit of this incredible peak, with 360 degree views of the Fiords, Glaciers, Mountains and Pampas.

    After summiting, we can conveniently hike down the hiking trail from the summit back to our vehicle, no rappels required!

    This is the perfect day trip to enjoy around Puerto Natales before or after your W or O trek in Torres del Paine, in a valley that most tourists never visit, somewhat of a local secret. 

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A guest rock climbing at Laguna Sofia, Puerto Natales, on a guiding climbing trip with Paine Mountain Guides, a locally owned and operated guides company that run many different trips in Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia
A guest rock climbing at Laguna Sofia, Puerto Natales, on a guiding climbing trip with Paine Mountain Guides, a locally owned and operated guides company that run many different trips in Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia
A guest rock climbing at Laguna Sofia, Puerto Natales, on a guiding climbing trip with Paine Mountain Guides, a locally owned and operated guides company that run many different trips in Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia
Four guests approaching the rock climbing area at laguna sofia, on a guided climbing trip with Paine Mountain Guides, a locally owned and operated guides company that run many different trips in Torres del Paine, Chilean Patagonia. 
[ ITINERARY THREE ]

Multi Crag Package

Looking for multiple days of Sport Climbing in some of the regions best crags? let the locals take you on a proper tour of the best climbing destinations this area has to offer.

This three day package, will take you to three different climbing areas within the Ultima Esperanza province. From limestone sport cliffs in Torres del Paine, to conglomerate cragging at Laguna sofia, and even basalt crack climbing in Sierra Baguales, this package has it all!

With a region so rich in climbing alternatives, we have put together this package so that you can explore it all with a Certified guide and private transportation.

Experience Details

Trip Duration

3 days

All year

Season

  • Our Multi Crag Experience was designed for avid climbers, who want to do more than a day of climbing, and want to sample a bunch of the different crags that this region has to offer. 

    Laguna Sofia is the classic climbing area around Puerto Natales that should not be missed, but if you’re around for a few days and want to sample some more, Rio Nutria, on the border of Torres del Paine National Park, Rio Baguales on the Argentine border, Rupestre Patagonia, or the sandstone crags above Laguna Figueroa, are definitely worth a visit!

     It’s also possible to combine multi pitch days with cragging days to mix it up and experience a bit of everything!

    Which crags we visit will depend on climbers abilities and can be discussed with our guides on a day to day basis to make a custom itinerary for each guest.

    Shoot us a message if you’d like to plan a few days of sampling Patagonias finest sport climbing!

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Rock climbing at Sierra Baguales, on a guided climbing trip with Paine Mountain Guides, a locally owned and operated guides company that run many different trips in Torres del Paine, Chilean Patagonia.
Rock Climbing at Cueva del Medio, on a guided climbing trip with Paine Mountain Guides, a locally owned and operated guides company that run many different trips in Torres del Paine, Chilean Patagonia.
Rock climbing at laguna sofia, on a guided climbing trip with Paine Mountain Guides, a locally owned and operated guides company that run many different trips in Torres del Paine, Chilean Patagonia.
Rock climbing Sandstone at Laguna Sofia, on a guided climbing trip with Paine Mountain Guides, a locally owned and operated guides company that run many different trips in Torres del Paine, Chilean Patagonia.
View of laguna sofia, from the top of a multi pitch rock climb, on a guided climbing trip with Paine Mountain Guides, a locally owned and operated guides company that run many different trips in Torres del Paine, Chilean Patagonia.
Rock climbing at Rio Nutria, on a guided climbing trip with Paine Mountain Guides, a locally owned and operated guides company that run many different trips in Torres del Paine, Chilean Patagonia.
Rock climbing at Cueva del medio, on a guided climbing trip with Paine Mountain Guides, a locally owned and operated guides company that run many different trips in Torres del Paine, Chilean Patagonia. 
[ FAQ ]

Common Questions

  • The tour includes:

    • All climbing gear

    • Certified IFMGA guide

    • Entrance tickets to the climbing area

    • Private transport from your accommodation in Puerto Natales to the crag and back

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  • You will need warm layers, snacks, and a water bottle.

  • We have guided hundreds of guests on their first ever climbing experience, and also taken world class climbers to try some of the hardest routes in the area.

    Our expert guides will tailor the day based on your ability, to ensure a fun, engaging and safe experience for guests of any ability level.

  • The climbing areas surrounding Puerto Natales maintain a very dry microclimate, and are mostly north (sunny side) facing.

    This means that we can enjoy rock climbing almost all year round, any day of the week!