Overview
PATAGONIA | EL CALAFATE + EL CHALTEN
Trail Run Adventures, LLC
Duration: 7 days
PATAGONIA | EL CALAFATE + EL CHALTEN
Argentina
Duration: 7 days
Trail Run Adventures, LLC
$4,895
Deposit: $1,000
About your trip
Few places on earth match Patagonia for raw natural drama. This adventure takes you deep into Argentina’s southern frontier — where the Patagonian steppe meets towering peaks and ancient ice. You’ll run beneath the jagged skyline of Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre, trace alpine trails through lenga forests and turquoise lagoons, and stand face-to-face with the thunder of Perito Moreno Glacier. Between runs, discover the soul of Patagonia: wide-open skies, windswept valleys, and the warmth of mountain towns like El Chaltén. Paired with hearty Argentine cuisine, boutique lodges, and a spirit of adventure that’s as boundless as the landscapes themselves, this is trail running at its most epic — a world-class journey across mountains and glaciers you’ll never forget.
*** And for 2027, you will get to experience the Solar Eclipse on February 6th!
Running Distances
TOTAL ESTIMATED DISTANCE: ~95 KM
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN: + ~2930 M
Difficulty Rating (1-5)
2-3 (Moderate, All Abilities)
This trip is rated 2-3 (moderate). The better conditioned you are, the more fun you will have, so ensure you are prepared.
What's included
Transfers
Transportation described in the itinerary
Accommodation
El Calafate Hotel for 2 nights. El Chalten Hotel for 4 nights.
Meals
6 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners + 1 box lunch
Activities
4 Full day running + 2 Half day running 1 Full Day Visiting Perito Moreno Glacier
National Park fees
2 Local Running guides
Tour leader
What's not included
Flights
Domestic flight. International Flight.
Insurance
Personal travel and medical insurance (required)
Other meals & drinks
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Tips
DAY 1
ARRIVAL: EL CALAFATE
Accommodation: XELENA HOTEL & SPA
Included Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Run: ~10km
Activities: ARRIVAL & WELCOME: GROUP TRANSFER FROM AIRPORT, BRIEFING AT HOTEL, WARM-UP RUN ALONG THE WATERFRONT, WELCOME DINNER.
DAY 2
RUN + PERITO MORENO GLACIER
Accommodation: XELENA HOTEL & SPA
Included Meals: Breakfast + Lunch
Run: ~10km
Activities:
Morning run
Private guided visit to Perito Moreno Glacier
Navigation 1 hs included
Entrance fee National Park included
DAY 3
TRANSFER TO EL CHALTÉN + CERRO TORRE RUN
Accommodation: DESTINO SUR HOTEL
Included Meals: Breakfast + Dinner
Run: Run to Laguna Torre trail (Cerro Torre viewpoint), distance: 20.5 km, elevation gain: 606 m
Activities:
Pack Bags and Check Out
Private transfer El Calafate → El Chaltén (~3h)
Drop luggage at hotel
Entrance fee National Park included
Dinner at Mafia Resto or similar
DAY 4
LAGUNA DE LOS TRES (FITZ ROY)
Accommodation: DESTINO SUR HOTEL
Included Meals: Breakfast + Dinner
Run: Run to Poincenot Camp + hike to Laguna de los Tres + Descent and run back, Distance: 21.5 km, Elevation gain: 957 m
Activities:
Private Transfer to Río Eléctrico bridge
Dinner
Entrance fee National Park included
DAY 5
OPEN RUNNING DAY
Accommodation: DESTINO SUR HOTEL
Included Meals: Breakfast + Dinner
Run: Local guide available for flexible/custom runs
Activities:
Entrance fee National Park included
Dinner
DAY 6 *Solar Eclipse!
LOMA DEL PLIEGUE TUMBADO
Accommodation: DESTINO SUR HOTEL
Included Meals: Breakfast +Dinner
Run: Trail run/hike to Pliegue Tumbado ridge with panoramic views, Distance: 19 km, Elevation gain: 1332 m
Activities:
Entrance fee National Park included
Farewell dinner at La Cervecería Chaltén or similar
DAY 7
DEPARTURE
Included Meals: Breakfast
Activities:
Private group transfer to El Calafate Airport
End of services
About your organizer
Trail Run Adventure trips are custom-made to accommodate all levels of runners, from beginner to advanced and everything in between.
With Trail Run Adventures, you’ll see more of the world from a trail. Our guided and unguided trips handle all the details such as
activities, food, accommodations, and unforgettable running trails for once-in-a-lifetime adventures like none other.
