History
24 editions crossing the Andes Mountains
The origin of El Cruce
El Cruce was born in 2002 with the goal of connecting Argentina and Chile by crossing the Andes in 3 days. It was the first adventure race that brought together more than 300 participants to reach another country, crossing mountains and sharing camps.
1st edition — Penitentes, Mendoza
124 adventurers inaugurated El Cruce with a route connecting Penitentes, Aconcagua, Cristo Redentor and Portillo (Chile).
2nd edition — Villa Pehuenia to Lago Icalma, Chile
Extreme weather with snow and evacuations marked a memorable edition from Villa Pehuenia to Lago Icalma in Chile.
3rd edition — Pucón, Chile
Over 500 runners arrived in Pucón with Villarrica Volcano as the main backdrop.
4th edition — San Martín de los Andes
Around 600 competitors crossed Paso Hua-Hum from San Martín de los Andes.
5th edition — Villa La Angostura
From Villa La Angostura through Cerro Bayo and crossing Paso Cardenal Samoré into Chile.
6th edition — Esquel
From Esquel and Trevelin to Lago Rosario, through Baguilt Glacier and crossing Paso Futaleufú into Chile.
7th edition — Cerro Catedral, Bariloche
From Cerro Catedral through Lago Mascardi and Paso de las Nubes to Puerto Blest.
8th edition — San Martín de los Andes
Over 1000 participants ran from Lago Lolog to Lanín Volcano, crossing Paso Tromen into Chile.
9th edition — Bariloche
Approximately 100 km from Bariloche crossing Paso El Manso into Chile. Extreme rainfall of 90 mm in 24 hours.
10th edition — Lago Rucachoroi
Among ancient araucaria trees, from Lago Rucachoroi through Lago Norquinco, Moquehue and Cerro Casablanca to Lago Icalma in Chile.
11th edition — Lago Pirihueico, Chile
1500 participants faced Mocho Volcano at 2133 m altitude starting from Lago Pirihueico in Chile.
12th edition — Pucón, Chile
First year with the Individual category. El Cruce opened up to runners who wanted to experience the race solo.
13th edition — Osorno Volcano, Chile
The toughest edition in history. Osorno Volcano in Chile and severe storms tested every runner.
14th edition — Cerro Catedral, Bariloche
Over 2500 runners from 36 nationalities started from Cerro Catedral crossing Paso Pérez Rosales into Chile.
15th edition — San Martín de los Andes
Over 3000 runners crossed Paso Hua-Hum into Chile from San Martín de los Andes.
16th edition — Cerro Catedral, Bariloche
From Cerro Catedral crossing Paso El Manso into Chile.
17th edition — Pucón, Chile
Over 5000 runners, a record number of countries represented. Villarrica and Quetrupillán volcanoes as the epic backdrop.
18th edition — Lanín Volcano
Over 4000 runners in an edition dominated by the imposing presence of Lanín Volcano.
Suspended —
Edition suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
19th edition — Villa La Angostura
The return of El Cruce. Cerro Bayo, Inalco and Cerro O'Connor in Villa La Angostura.
20th edition — Villa La Angostura
Anniversary edition once again in Villa La Angostura, with Lago Espejo and Bahía Inalco as the highlights.
21st edition — Cerro Catedral, Bariloche
Over 4500 runners from 47+ countries. Refugio Frey and Cerro San Martín as route highlights.
22nd edition — San Martín de los Andes / Lanín Volcano
4500 runners from 45 countries gathered in San Martín de los Andes with Lanín Volcano as the backdrop.
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