Azores: Wild Atlantic

9230 Sao Jorge, Portugal

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Pure Trails Adventure
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26 reviews
Oct 7 - 14, 2023
Group size: 6 - 12
Azores: Wild Atlantic
9230 Sao Jorge, Portugal

Pure Trails Adventure
  • Email address verified
26 reviews

Oct 7 - 14, 2023
Group size: 6 - 12

About this trip

This is a beautiful group running experience where we journey to the Azorean island of Faial.


We base ourselves in the small fishing town of Horta where we’ll be running a range of wonderful trails. It’s an action-packed five-day experience where no two days will be the same. We’ll be making a crossing of the island of Faial as we follow the ancient Whalers Great Route, as well as the 10 Volcanoes trails. 


Aside from running, we have a day set aside for us to hike a 10km trail that takes us to the summit of Mt Pico, as well time out on the water looking for sperm whales, dolphins and, other marine creatures.


To give ourselves a break from running we have time set aside to chill, stretch, yoga with scope to explore some other curious parts of this wonderful island.

What’s included

  • Accommodation
    4 nights accommodation at a 4-star wellness hotel (twin/double share basis)
  • Cultural sightseeing
  • Fully-Supported
    4 days fully guided trail running in the idyllic volcanic islands of Faial and Pico
  • Meals
    All breakfasts, 2 x Evening Meals & Lunches
  • All transfers
  • Fully-Guided
    4:1 Runners to Guide Ratio
  • Sightseeing
    Ferry boat rides between islands, Whale Watching, Hiking Mt Pico

What’s not included

  • International flights
  • All Beverages and snacks
  • Personal equipment
  • Personal bills
  • Travel Insurance
  • Tips
  • Meals
    Two-evening meals
  • Private Transfers
    Private transfers if arriving outside of the group transfer slots
  • Single Supplement

Available Packages

Trip Price
£2,495
Deposit: £250

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Pure Trails Adventure
26 reviews
Join a running experience to the world's most extraordinary trails or talk to us about creating your own bespoke running adventure. We scope out the most amazing runs, selecting breathtaking routes that combine with cultural gems to give you a trail-running holiday like no other. Super small groups, expert running guides, beautiful accommodation and experience daily running options that cater for all abilities.

Reviews

A great trip, brilliantly organised from start to finish. Very knowledgeable and accommodating organisers. Great food, great accommodation and perfect trails. 10 on 10.
By Darren H for Mountain Trails: Crossing the Lake District | August 2023 on Aug 14, 2023
I had an incredible trip, largely due to the professionalism and nature of the guides, Charlie 1, Charlie 2 and Eddie. They were always very considerate, thoughtful, flexible and accomodating. Nothing was ever too much trouble and they were just top company to be around at all times. I thoroughly enjoyed my trip and will definitely be a returning client. Except I won't ever feel like a client, just someone that made some great friends and had a great holiday. They are very good at what they do. Kudos from me
By Davin R for Lavaredo: The Ultimate Trail on Aug 10, 2023
Absolutely unforgettable. The route was challenging, but worth the work for such stunning scenery. Accommodations and food were all great. Importantly, we had plenty of guides for our group. They all knew the route and did a great job of coordinating all the myriad logistics. Neither of these were easy feats for a route that was sparsely marked and for a group of people traveling from multiple countries, arriving and departing at various times. Not only were they experienced trail runners and navigators, but a joy to spend time with on and off the trail. I left with a dozen new friends and many more good memories. I'm looking forward to my next adventure with Pure Trails.
By Heather J for Trail Run Picos de Europa: The Anillo on Jul 27, 2023
This was the trip of a lifetime. The Pure Trails team were amazing. The experience was brilliant. I have made friends and memories that will last.
By Owen R for Trail Run Picos de Europa: The Anillo on Jul 25, 2023
Great experience Mixed days, some runable one not Could have been significant longer distances for all three days particularly day 2 and day 3. Great guides, happily surprised we had three, which turned out to be needed Group was far too inhomogeneous Two drop outs before start One person who was not qualified for trail running and consumed far too much support and slowed the entire group I would I recommend and redo a trip with Pure Trail, absolutely 💯 10/10
By Petter M for Trail Run Picos de Europa: The Anillo on Jul 25, 2023
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