Columbia Cruce de los Andes, 7th Edition will take place on February 8th, 9th and 10th 2008. “ Peres Rosales “   known as “Paso de las Nubes” in the Province of Rio Negro, is the  international border crossing chosen for this new edition.
A new and incredible adventure with a unique logistic. For this new edition we have  an amazing end: We will return from Chile by boat, sailing through the Brazo Brest across the Nahuel Huapi Lake!!!

The Start will take place along the beaches of the  Mascardi Lake, and we will reach Chile’s border crossing on our way to Peulla after 3 incredible days.

The base center organization and logistic will be organized in Bariloche. The Welcome Meeting will take place in Cerro Catedral!! During this meeting, racers will receive all the detailed information and will watch a spectacular video of this unique adventure event!!!!

As in all the previous editions racers will be immersed in a breathtaking landscape.  During each edition racers crossed the Argentinian and Chilean Andes through a different border crossing. The first edition took place in 2002, starting in Penitentes, Province of Mendoza and finishing in Portillo, crossing the Andes through the Cristo Redentor border. In 2003 the race started in Villa Pehuenia, Province of Neuquen and finished in Icama, crossing through the Icama border crossing. In 2004 racers started in Pucón, Chile and finished in the Lanin Volcano in Neuquen, Argentina, crossing through the Tromen border. In 2005 Racers started in Catritre, Neuquen, Argentina and reached the finishing line in Puerto Pirihueico in Chile through the Hua-Hum crossing. And in 2006 the race started in Cerro Bayo in Villa La Angostura crossing the Andes through Cardenal Samoré. And last year racers started in Trevelin and reached the traditional town of Futaleufú, in the region X in Chile.

The spirit of Columbia Cruce de los Andes is to live 3 days immersed in the Andes, sharing with friends and colleagues and experiencing a profound contact with nature and sport. The mountainous landscapes surrounded by lakes, glaciers, mountains and volcanoes are considered of unique beauty worldwide, and participants have the priviledge of trekking the Andes safely, due to the important oganization behind this major event. 

   During this new edition  Mascardi Lake, Manso river, and the impressive  Tronador Peak will give Columbia Cruce de los Andes an unforgettable frame. Camping on the shores of Mascardi Lake and in Pampa Linda near Tronador Peak, will be an incredible experience for all the adventurous racers that will defy this spectacular course!!!

There are great expectations for this international event, with the participation of a huge ammount of racers from all over the world. In 2005 and 2006 entries were filled in less than a month. We advise you to pay special attention to the registration opening date.

The race  consists of 100 km divided in 3 stages. Racers will participate in the Event in teams of 2. The containers’ deliverance and tent personal setting, will be mandatory. And if one of the members of the team quits the race, the remaining member will be able to do the course, escorted by a race guide at the pace this guide will impose to all the remaining team members that were left single.

PRIZE MONEY AWARDS  U$S 5000. – (five thousand US dollars) to be distributed among the different categories (men - women - coed)

CATEGORIES

 - Men and coed  

PLACE                                    AMOUNT

FIRST                                      U$S 1.200. -

SECOND                                  U$S 600. -

THIRD                                     U$S 400. -

-Women

 PLACE                                     AMOUNT

 FIRST                                       U$S 400.-

SECOND                                    U$S 200.-

 Categories:

- Men (2 men)
- Coed (1 woman - 1 man)
- Women (2 women)
- 80 years (the 2 members must sum 80 or more)
- 100 year (the 2 members must sum 100 or more)


Cost: U$1259  per person.

Package Includes:

2 Nights in Buenos Aires Feb 4, 5

Round-trip airport transfers

Flight Buenos Aires to Bariloche

3 Nights 4 star accommodations Bariloche Feb 6, 7, 10

Race Registration Package

The right to participate (under  Rules and Regulations Terms)
Official race T-shirt Columbia Cruce de los Andes

Container transportation from the Deliverance Center, to the campsites
Race Kit.
Eco de los Andes mineral water and Gatorade.
Campsites allowance entrance.
Columbia Cruce de los Andes official garment.

International Airfare Additional

Optional Extension to Iguazu Falls Feb 11-13

Includes

Round-trip airfare Buenos Aires to Iguazu Falls

Airport-Hotel Transfers

2 Nights 4 star accommodations Iguazu Falls Feb 11, 12

Walking Tour of the Falls

Cost $585 per person double occupancy

Campsites

During the 2 night race the Organization will establish a base camp where each of the stages will finish, and racers will spend the night in the campsite till the following stage begins. During the first night, racers will spend the night in Lake Mascardi shores, and the second night they will sleep in Pampa Linda, at the Manso River shores and Tronador Peak. The organization will have its base in the campsites. There will be chemical toilets and medical tent. 

Escorts

Escorts will not be allowed in campsites. Participants must remain in the campsites alone. The container deliverance is mandatory, as well as the personal tent setting.

Meals in campsites – Booking.

The organization will offer meals in campsites (lunch and dinner).

Containers
The container  is MANDATORY for the transportation of all the personal belongings. The organization will rent 400 Rubbermaid containers for USD $40.- ( it includes the container transportation to the campsites)  

Detailed Itinerary

Registration

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