Trail Run Azores | The Whalers' Great Route
Sat 17th September 2022 - Fri 23rd September 2022
Trail Run Azores | The Whalers' Great Route
From Pure Trails Adventure
- Date Sat 17th September 2022 - Fri 23rd September 2022
- Location Faial Island, Azores
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Organiser's Description
We’ll be based on the pretty island of Faial, where we’ll run a range of wonderful trails including a crossing of the island as we follow the ancient Whalers Great Route and the 10 Volcanoes trails.
On the adventure we also spend a day running/hiking a 10k trail which takes us to the summit of Mount Pico on the neighbouring island of Pico. We’ll also spend an afternoon whale watching, with our final day mountain biking to balance our trail running days, and to ensure we make the most of discovering the island.
Races
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Deposit for One Person
£697.50 - 1st Payment Due 17 March; £697.50 - Final Payment Due 17 June
£300.00
CLOSED
What's Included
4 days fully guided trail running on the idyllic volcanic islands of Faial and Pico
6 nights accommodation at a 4-star wellness hotel
All local transportation and transfers
Cultural sightseeing
Most meals (excludes 2-evening meals and some lunches)
Ferry boat rides between islands
Whale watching
Mountain bike tour
Max 12 runners
NOT INCLUDED:
International flights
Beverages and snacks
Personal equipment
Personal bills
Travel Insurance - REQUIRED before the trips departure for cancellation, accidents, health and emergency evacuation, loss, theft or damage to baggage or personal effects.
Tips
Faqs
FLIGHTS
We specialise in arranging excellent trail running holidays, but do not book International flights. There a great variety of flights departing from all over the world to Horta International Airport (HOR) which transit via Lisbon.
We will discuss with you about our trusted and recommended ways to book international flights through excellent ATOL protected partners who offer great value, ease of service and flight protection.
VISAS
British citizens do not need a visa to visit Portugal.
GROUP MANAGEMENT
Being a group of max. 12 runners with a mixture of ages and running abilities we may decide to split into flexible groups, all of which will be supported by our running guides who will travel with us on the trip.
By splitting the group will allow us all to move more fluidly, allowing all team members to run at their own comfortable pace, without feeling pressured.
TRAIL RUNNING
You can expect everything from hilly - forested trails, inclusive of our longest day where we will run 35km+ as we follow the 10 Volcanoes trail and cross the island of Faial.
The Azores are a wild and remote archipelago located in the North Atlantic that is characterised by wonderful landscapes, fishing villages, mountain trails, lagoons, and luscious green pastures. Typically the trails are hard packed that gets rockier on our summit day when we head to Mount Pico.
The terrain is undulating and includes some steep up hill sections which we walk, as well as some steeper down hill sections at times.
We have some back to back days where we trail run relatively longer distances which you will need to prepare for.
TEMPERATURES
In September we expect long, warm days with blue skies and temperatures to sit comfortably around 20 degrees C. It’s a mild climate year round, but being in the North Atlantic unpredictable weather can come it at anytime of year and there is always a chance of rain and wind.
Course Details
TRIP ADVENTURE GRADE: B3 (MODERATE)
Moderate graded trail runs normally follow on well established trails and route at lower altitudes which are generally lower than 1,500m. Some of the trails will involve some short, steep ascents. Previous experience is not essential.
Approximate details:
Total Distance: approx. 76 km
Total Running Days: 4 Days
Lowest Elevation: 4m
Highest Elevation: 2,276m
Elevation Gain: + 4,330m
The daily distances and itinerary may change according to local weather conditions and the groups condition.
Highlights:
Amazing trail running in the remote islands of Faial and Pico as we follow the ancient Great Whalers Route and the 10 Volcanoes Trail
Spend the day climbing to the summit of Mount Pico & experience amazing Whale Watching
Relax at a beautiful 4* wellness hotel surrounded by the blue of the North Atlantic. (Single supplement avaIlable.)
Accommodation
Single supplement available
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