CAMPS

As every year, El Cruce will feature two campsites located in unique places around the world. The Organization will be responsible for providing tents, breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, and services designed to make this experience an unforgettable memory.

Life in the camp is one of the most characteristic aspects of El Cruce. Since its inception to the present day, the runners' experience in the camps is one of the highlights of their participation in this iconic international trail race, which boasts the largest logistics setup in the world.

CAMP LIFE

Upon arriving at each camp, each runner will receive water, isotonic drinks, fruits, a welcome sandwich, and a bracelet that will indicate the dinner schedule.
Blue group: 19:30 to 20:10
Green group: 20:15 to 21:00
Orange group: 21:00 to 21:45
These bracelets will be used for both camps.

RUNNER'S BAG, 2-LITER WATER BOTTLE, AND TRASH BAG

Before heading to their tents, runners should locate their runner's bag and collect their 2-liter Eco de los Andes water bottle, provided for consumption throughout the day at the camp.

They will also receive a trash bag to ensure that, upon departure the next day, they leave the tent area in the best possible condition.

TENTS

The day before the start of Stage 1, you will receive your tent number. This number is not the same as your runner number. It is important to know your tent number upon arriving at the camp to quickly locate it, leave your bag in your tent, and prepare to start camp life. The tents are for two people, but you have the option to rent an individual tent.

RELAX AND ENJOY THE CAMP

In the camps, you will find various areas and services to refresh and recover after the effort of the stage. In one of the camps, you can dip your legs in the lake, and in both camps, you can hire massage services and/or pneumatic compression boots. You can have mate, chat with other runners, view photos and video summaries of your day on the screen, and enjoy a campsite hidden in the best locations in Patagonia.

GPS OR PHONE CHARGING

The Organization will provide the service of charging GPS devices and mobile phones in the camps. Each runner will have 1 hour to charge their devices. It is important to bring your charger and adapter.

LUNCH

You can have lunch from the moment you arrive at the camp until 4:30 PM or 30 minutes after the last runner's arrival.

AFTERNOON SNACK

Afternoon snack will be available from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

DINNER

Dinner will be served in 45-minute shifts based on the arrival order of Stage 1 and the bracelet received. Please respect these shifts and the designated time for eating.

BREAKFAST

Breakfast will be available at 6:00 AM. Please remember to bring your own Thermos to enjoy coffee, tea, or mate.

BAG HANDOVER TO THE ORGANIZATION

After breakfast, after arranging and cleaning the tent, you will need to hand over your bags to the Organization's trucks.

CLASSIFICATION TENT

In the afternoon, you should collect the ticket indicating the starting order for the next stage.

VIDEO SUMMARY OF THE DAY

In the evening, you will enjoy a video summary of the stage with the best images of the route.

SLEEP

Rest is essential to recover energy and better enjoy the next stage. Therefore, quiet hours begin at 10:00 PM, during which loud noises are prohibited within the camp. Respect is crucial! Avoid conversing with your tent mate after this time, as conversations can be heard entirely.

STARTS

Starts will be based on the ticket collected the previous afternoon. It is necessary to have this ticket when entering the starting area.

MEALS

BREAKFASTS

For breakfasts, you will find hot water for mate, infusions, bread, butter, jam, dulce de leche, quince jam, fruits, and various products from the sponsors accompanying us. REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR OWN THERMAL MUG.

AFTERNOON SNACKS

In the afternoon snacks, you will find hot water for mate, infusions, and various products from the sponsors accompanying us. REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR OWN THERMAL MUG.

LUNCHES AND DINNERS

Both in lunches and dinners, you will find water (Eco de los Andes), soda, beer (Michelob Ultra), barbecue with various cuts of Argentine meats (Vació and Colita), chicken, vegetables, salads, pasta, rice with vegetables, lentils, bread, and fruits.
YOU WILL HAVE 2 INCLUDED DRINKS FOR EACH CAMPSITE.

The organization provides options for runners with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. Celiac participants or those with gluten intolerance will be contacted and informed about the available options. However, in all cases, it is recommended that runners personally anticipate any specific nutritional requirements that may not be covered by the organization.

TENTS

The day before the start of Stage 1, that is, the packet pickup day, you will receive your tent number, which does not match your runner number. It is important to know your tent number upon arriving at the camp to quickly locate it, leave your bag, and prepare to start camp life.

The organization will provide you with a T-shirt trash bag at the camp so that, upon departure the next day, you leave the tent in the best possible condition.

For those who want an individual tent, it can be rented as an additional service when completing the form. At that time, you can also choose to add an inflatable mattress and other items if desired.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES IN CAMPS

MASSAGES

In both camps, you can opt for the massage service to facilitate your post-race recovery. You can select this service when completing the details form or during packet pickup in San Martín de los Andes.

PROGRAVITY

At Camp 2, you can book the muscle recovery service with ProGravity. You can select this service when completing the details form or during packet pickup in San Martín de los Andes.