Running-Trail Stay Initiated
Sites : The Barrocal, Silves, Serra de Monchique, Picota
Running-Trail Stay - 3 days / 3 nights
- General information
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Prochaine date - Saison 2024 :
- Du 12 au 14 juin 2024
- Group of 7 people max.
- Intermediate Level
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Accommodation : Olhão
(14km from Faro Airport) - Hotel 3* with rooftop pool
- All meals included
- Airport/hotel transfer on arrival
This course will lead you for of 3 full days through different atmospheres that will encourage you to take the time to enjoy the many breathtaking views and landscape diversities that the Algarve offers.
Ici, chaque kilomètre se gagne ! Nous sommes sur un véritable terrain de Trail, joueur et exigeant. Ce stage s’adresse à des coureurs réguliers souhaitant s’adonner à leur passion dans une ambiance de groupe convivial. Nous avalerons ensemble environ 80km et 3400D+ au cumul sur des terrains techniques, parfois roulants, parfois exigeants et qui vous permettront de progresser dans ce sport de grands espaces.
We will also exchange and discuss various aspects of the discipline such as the management of the effort in ascent and descent, nutrition, or the specific equipment Trail.
Transport will be provided daily by minibus from the hotel. Logistical assistance will be provided so that you can take full advantage of your internship !
You will leave this stay with unforgettable memories !
Your instership
day by day
Day 1 : Warm-up in the Barrocal
About 20 km, 600 D+
Morning : Appointment at the Hotel. Presentation of your animators for the stay. Briefing on the internship.
We will begin our day by climbing the Cerro de São Miguel which culminates at
(411 m), also known as « Monte Figo ». Its summit offers an excellent view of a part of the southern coast of the Algarve with the Sea as a backdrop. The route alternates between rolling parts and technical passages.
We will descend on a slightly more rolling part to reach the Cerro da Cabeçà and its viewpoint (235 m). We will discuss the descent technique : what posture to adopt to gain in efficiency and lose as little energy as possible.
Afternoon : Discovery of the Ria Formosa Natural Park. Nuno prendra le temps de répondre à toutes vos questions autour d’un FAQ.
Return to the hotel with a BlaBla Run that will take you in the alleys of the cubist city as well as in the Saltworks where many birds come to rest.
Dîner au restaurant à Olhão.
Day 2 : Technical approach. Cachopo/ Barranco do Velho
About 28 km, 1250 D+
This day Trail offers spectacular scenery. Here you will do the miles on the Serra do Mu (ou Caldeirão) which is one of the most demanding courses, with a tortuous and uneven terrain.
Starting from Cachopo, we will cross several typical hamlets of the region to reach the river Odeleite, a nice place to take a break before starting the long climb towards Parizes.
We will then continue our way to the peaks of different valleys where you will enjoy panoramic views that will not leave you indifferent. You’re gonna like it !
We will discuss the use of Trail poles : how to optimize the use of poles to tire less ?
Return to the hotel at the end of the day.
Dinner at the restaurant in Olhão
Day 3 : Assimilation. Silves / Monchique
Approximately 32 km, 1550D+
Silves, medieval city, marks the start of our journey. We will go by paths to the Serra de Monchique.
After several climbs and descents, the route reaches the Odelouca, the most important river in the region. We will continue to the second highest summit of the Algarve, Picota (774 m) for one of the most beautiful panoramas with a 360° view.
You will be seduced by the beauty of this place and will arrive, without realizing it, to Monchique, end of our stage.
Return to the hotel at the end of the day.
Debriefing over a drink before our paths separate, memories full head. End of internship.
Complete programme
This internship was specially developed by your passionate guide, a trail specialist who knows the region perfectly.
The advantages of the internship
- Small group for personalized and adapted coaching
- Stay combining effort, discovery and conviviality
- Wise advice for progress, sharing and enjoyment
- Preserved and wild sites of exceptional beauty
- Logistics during the internship
- Quality accommodation, selected for comfort and quality of reception
- Discovery of local dishes and culinary specialties
- Discovery of the Ria Formosa Natural Park
- Friendly evenings to share each other’s experiences
"You don’t take care of anything, we take care of everything !"