Saturday 9th – 16th November 2024
The challenge was completed with 100km (60 miles) trekked and lots of steep ups and downs along the way as well as the infamous Patagonian four-seasons-in-one-day weather.
Over $10,000 was raised for the projects which was a fantastic effort and really helps us finish off 2024 and build a foundation, along with the Appeal, for 2025.
We would definitely repeat the challenge in the future if there was interest though if anyone was planning to visit Patagonia in the meantime do have a look at our guiding outfit Walk Patagonia who were fantastic.
The main challenge will be the distances we are aiming to hike per day on the actual 4-day challenge, which is up to 10o kms or 60 miles in total, whilst taking in the beauty of Patagonia and reaching individual sites each day. You will also be carrying all your personal kit for the 4-day trek except food and tents.
This challenge is not altitude hiking though prepare for all seasons in one day with temperatures of between 0-14 degrees celsius or 37 to 60 degrees fahrenheit.
The distances shown below are average distances though can be added to, or reduced, depending on the group and which trail we decide to take each day.
We will plant trees to help cover your carbon footprint for the challenge, including inbound and outbound flights.
If you are interested in joining us or need more information please do email us on info@thephoenixprojects.org
Saturday 9th November 2024
Arrive in El Calafate (199m/650ft) on the shores of Lake Argentina in the afternoon and a welcome dinner. Hotel in El Calafate.
Sunday 10th November 2024
Warm-up day visiting the Perito Moreno glacier by boat and 2kms (1.5 miles) of short hikes in the surrounding areas. Hotel in El Calafate.
Monday 11th November 2024
Transport to El Chaltén via La Leona Petrified Forest with 4kms (2.5 miles) hiking. Hotel in El Chaltén.
Tuesday 12th November 2024
The main challenge starts with a 20+ km (12+ miles) hike from El Chaltén to Laguna Torre then connecting to the Madre e Hija trail ending in the Poincenot campsite.
Wednesday 13th November 2024
Hiking to the famous Laguna De Los Tres then connecting to the Glacier Piedras Blancas Lookout trail and along the Rio Electrico Valley to the refuge & campsite at Piedra del Fraile with another 15km+ (9+ miles) completed.
Thursday 14th November 2024
Hiking to the Pollone Lake and Glacier and the Lago Eléctrico before heading back to El Chaltén and a comfy bed in the hotel and a further 15km+ (9+ miles) completed. Hotel in El Chaltén
Friday 15th November 2024
Finishing the challenge strongly with the 20km (12 miles) Loma del Pliegue Tumbado hike before heading back to El Chaltén for a farewell meal. Hotel El Chaltén.
Saturday 16th November 2024
Transport back to the airport for those who are leaving.
From Saturday evening through to Saturday morning all hotels are included where needed. Tents and hotels are double occupancy. All meals are included though alcoholic drinks are on your tab! All trips, entrance fees, internal transport and airport pick-up and drop-off are included. Tips are not included and we will let you know how much we recommend.
Preliminary costs as of June 2023 for all explained above (Saturday to Saturday) are $1,945 (£1,555). If you want a single room it will be $2,360 (£1,890).
Please do remember this is a fundraiser for Phoenix and not just a trip so we do ask you to fundraise as well and we will provide you with fundraising pages. Phoenix does not receive any money from the price of the trip – we organise it voluntarily.
