Torres del Paine, Chile
Run through one of the most dramatic landscapes on earth at Torres del Paine National Park. Extreme Patagonian wind, unpredictable weather, and raw wilderness define this race. Glaciers, turquoise lakes, and granite towers surround the course.
| Name | Mile | Elevation | Crew Access | Drop Bag | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refugio Paine Grande | 8.7 | 200 ft | No | No | — |
| Campamento Italiano | 16.8 | 820 ft | No | No | — |
| Refugio Los Cuernos | 24.2 | 400 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Refugio Chileno | 35.4 | 1,970 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Mirador Torres | 41.6 | 3,280 ft | No | No | — |
| Laguna Amarga | 51.5 | 660 ft | Yes | No | — |
| Segment | Miles | Terrain | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start to Paine Grande | 0–8.7 | rolling | moderate | Exposed to wind from the start. Conserve energy. |
| Valle del Francés | 8.7–24.2 | mixed | hard | Glacier views. Technical rocky terrain. |
| Los Cuernos to Mirador Torres | 24.2–41.6 | climb | extreme | Big climb to the base of the Torres. Iconic views. |
| Mirador Torres to Finish | 41.6–62 | descent | hard | Long descent. Wind can be brutal. |
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