Lago Grey
FAQFrequently asked questions
What is Lake Gray and where is it?
This is a glacial lake in the Torres del Paine National Park in southern Chile, in the Patagonian region of Magallanes. It lies almost at sea level - about 45 m above it.
Where do the icebergs in the lake come from?
The lake is fed by the Gray Glacier, which drops pieces of ice into it. So there are small icebergs floating on the water here - the so-called bergy bits, bluish debris that broke off from the glacier.
How big and deep is it?
The lake is about 16.5 km long, with an area of about 38 km2. It is shallow in places, but at its deepest point it reaches as much as 410 m - there is room for iceberg diving.
What to see here?
The Gray Glacier itself with its ice on the water is the main show. Along the way, you will also encounter local flora, in particular the fiery-red Chilean bush Embothrium coccineum (firebush).
Where does the water flow from the lake?
The excess flows into the Gray River - this is the main flow of the lake further into the Patagonian expanses.
