FRENCH VALLEY

The French Valley (Valle Francés) is located in the heart of Paine Massif and is probably the most beautiful valley of Torres del Paine National Park. It's a classical example glacial valley: an amphitheater of steep and sheer granite walls. The valley is guarded by Paine Grande mountain to the west and the mighty Paine Horns to the east! Just unbelievable views. During the late decades of XIX century the province of Ultima Esperanza started to experience the arrival of the first settlers who were mainly european immigrants looking for fortune and a new life. A French colonist, Adrian Bader, settled on the northern shore of Nordenskjöld lake, at the foot of the Paine Horns. And so, he begun to be known as the French man and therefore the valley where he had settled became known as the French Valley!