Os Açores é um arquipélago português localizado no Meio do Oceano Atlântico Norte. Ele é formado por 9 Ilhas Vulcânicas com paisagens exuberantes e ótimas condições para a prática de desporto na natureza.
É nos Açores que se encontra a maior montanha de Portugal, a Ilha do Pico, com 2.351 m. Se medido desde a sua base no fundo do oceano até os seus picos, que se projetam muito acima da superfície do Atlântico, o Pico é na verdade uma das montanhas mais altas do planeta.
O clima dos Açores é temperado, com temperaturas médias de 13 ° C no inverno e 24 ° C no verão. A corrente do Golfo relativamente próxima mantém a água do mar a uma temperatura média entre 17 ° C e 23 ° C. O ar é úmido, com uma umidade relativa média de cerca de 75%.
The Azores is a Portuguese archipelago located in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean. It is formed by 9 Volcanic Islands with exuberant landscapes and excellent conditions for the practice of sport in nature.
It is in the Azores that you can find the largest mountain in Portugal, the Pico Island, with 2,351m. If measured from its base at the bottom of the ocean to its peaks, which project far above the surface of the Atlantic, Pico is actually one of the highest mountains on the planet.
The climate of the Azores is temperate, with average temperatures of 13° C in winter and 24° C in summer. The relatively close Gulf Stream keeps the sea water at an average temperature between 17 ° C and 23° C. The air is humid, with an average relative humidity of about 75%.
AS 9 ILHAS DOS AÇORES
THE 9 ISLANDS OF AZORES
São Miguel
Santa Maria
Terceira
Faial
Pico
São Jorge
Graciosa
Flores
Corvo
COMO CHEGAR
É possível chegar em qualquer Ilha dos Açores de avião a partir de Lisboa e das 2 principais Ilhas do Arquipélago: São Miguel e Terceira.
Lisboa recebe voos do mundo inteiro enquanto em na Ilha de São Miguel e na Ilha Terceira chegam voos dos Estados Unidos, Canadá, Espanha, Cabo Verde e Outros países da Europa.
A companhia aérea que voa entre as Ilhas ou de Lisboa para as Ilhas é a Azores Airlines.
Entre as 3 Ilhas do Triângulo Açoriano, Pico, São Jorge e Faial, é possível viajar de barco o ano todo pela Atlântico Line. Durante o verão há viagens de barco entre todas ilhas.
IMPORTANTE: durante os eventos do Azores Trail Run®, a procura por viagens é elevada e as passagens aéreas podem se esgotar ou aumentar muito de preço. Recomendamos reserva antecipada e que te informes sobre os pacotes de viagem disponíveis para cada prova.
It is possible to reach any island in the Azores by plane from Lisbon and the 2 main islands of the Archipelago: São Miguel and Terceira.
Lisbon receives flights from all over the world while on São Miguel Island and Terceira Island flights arrive from the United States, Canada, Spain, Cape Verde and other European countries.
The airline that flies between the Islands or from Lisbon to the Islands is Azores Airlines.
Between the 3 Islands of the Azorean Triangle, Pico, São Jorge and Faial, it is possible to travel by boat all year round on the Atlântico Line. During the summer there are boat trips between all the islands.
IMPORTANT: during the events of Azores Trail Run®, the demand for travel is high and air tickets can be sold out or increase in price. We recommend booking in advance and informing you about the travel packages available for each event.
AEROPORTOS DOS AÇORES
THE AIRPORTS OF AZORES
São Miguel:
Ponta Delgada Airport (PDL)
Santa Maria:
Santa Maria Airport (SMA)
Terceira:
Lajes Airport (TER)
Faial:
Horta Airport (HOR)
Pico:
Pico Airport (PIX)
São Jorge:
São Jorge Aerodrome (SJZ)
Graciosa:
Graciosa Aerodrome (GRW)
Flores:
Flores Airport (FLW)
Corvo:
Corvo Aerodrome (CVU)
HOT TO GET HERE
O QUE FAZER
WHAT TO DO
If you want, you can take the time to stretch your trip and enjoy the landscapes and activities of each island. Each island is unique, with its own characteristics and experiences, but in general, in the Azores you will be able to:
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Practice hikking and Trail Running on the various trails in the Azores
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Watch whales and dolphins (and other marine animals)
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Diving in the Ocean
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Explore volcanoes and caves
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Practicing water sports
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Cycling or horseback riding
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Enjoy the sea on beaches or in some fabulous natural pools
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Birdwatching
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Make picnic
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Explore Natural Parks and Forest Parks
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Taste the local gastronomy
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Relax, waste time at the viewpoints, get to know the historic cities
Azores Trail Run® is a non-profit organization that has been running Trail Running events in the Azores Islands since 2012 with the purpose of:
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develop and spread the practice of Trail Running in the Azores
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improvement the local economy of the islands where the event takes place during low tourist seasons
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promote the image of the Azorean Islands around the world as a destination for nature and for practicing outdoor sports of excellence.
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promote sports practice and health maintenance of the Azorean people
In 2012, Azores Trail Run® held its first event, the 10 Volcano Trail on Faial Island, with 22k and 25 participants. Just 7 years later, in 2019, it held 5 events on 7 islands with the participation of over 1500 athletes from over 30 nationalities.
In addition, in 2019, the organization invited and welcomed Team Salomon Elite Athletes who run on the trails of 4 Azorean islands during the Salomon Annual Trail Camp.
Our focus:
>>conducting events of excellence both for the conditions of the trail and the variety of terrain and landscapes, as well as in all the details of the organization, whether at aid stations, support for athletes, in relation to the municipalities and parishes where the events runs, etc.
>> innovation, which, among others, led us to the creation of Triangle Adventure, the first Trail Running Stage Race with 3-day, 3-islands, 3-trails, that is so successful that in 2019 led us to repeat the formula on the 2 Westernmost Islands of Europe, Flores Island and Corvo Island, in a 3 day event in 2 islands.
And the excellence of our events can be confirmed in the growing numbers of annual events and participants in each event, as well as the recognition of international and national entities such as:
- ITRA - International Trail Running Association - of which Azores Trail Run® is associated
- UTWT - Ultra Trail Word Tour - an worldwide very important circuit circuit that includes Whalers' Great Route Ultra-Trail® (WGRUT)
- UTMB - Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc - World's largest Trail Running event for which our events count for qualifying points
- 100 Miles Western States Endurance Run - mythical proof for which athletes can also qualify during WGRUT
- ATRP - Portuguese Trail Running Association, which in partnership with Azores Trail Run® has already held 2 Portuguese Cup Finals in the Azorean Islands (Graciosa and Flores)
- Salomon - who after conducting the Trail Camp in the Azores at the invitation of the Azores Trail Run®, will bring in 2020 the final of the Golden Trail National Series for the Azores.
CURIOSITIES
In 2019, 611k of Azores Trails were covered during the Azores Trail Run® events with a total positive slope of 28,100m
Every year, during the Whalers' Great Route Ultra-Trail®, about 3000 bananas are consumed at
the aid stations.
Since 2019 Azores Trail Run® has used reusable flags to mark the trails and reduce it ecological footprint. Unfortunately, many are stolen before the end of the race...
In 2019, athletes of 30 nationalities joined the Whalers' Great Route Ultra-Trail®