Are there any restrictions or limitations at the beginning or end of the season?

In Torres del Paine, restrictions and limitations for visitors at the beginning or end of the season may include:

• Early Spring (September to early October): At the start of the season, not all campsites and facilities are operational, with more opening in October and November. During September and early October, a certified guide may be required due to unpredictable weather conditions, at your own expense. In extreme cases, park rangers might cancel routes altogether.

• Fall (March to May): As the season progresses into late March or April, a certified guide may become necessary because of adverse weather, or certain routes might be closed. By May, most campsites are closed, and hiking without a certified guide is not permitted.

• Winter (June to August): Solo hiking is prohibited; hikers must join a guided group. Reservations through TorresHike.com are unavailable during the winter months. Instead, you should explore winter programs offered by Vertice Patagonia.