WEST. In the footsteps of the TRANSGRANCANARIA. Canary Islands
Place
Canary Islands, Canarias España
Duration
7 days
Season
All year
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Level
***
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Program in PDF GALLERY
THE TRIP
The Transgrancanaria is one of the most famous competitions in the world calendar of Trail running. The route crosses the island of Gran Canaria through the most beautiful mountain and coast landscapes. The itinerary makes a circle around the island along 262km, has a total elevation gain of 11.000 metres, and the harshness of the race has made it worth of being a classificatory event for the Ultra Trail de Mont Blanc. From 2003 more than 3.700 athletes from 66 different countries have participated in this great reference for the trail running at international level. Some of them as important as Emelie Forsberg, Zigor Iturrieta, Lizzy Hawker, Sebastien Chaigneau, Ryan Sandes, Pay Capell, Monica Aguilera…
Palm groves, mountains, gullies, summits, beaches, forests, volcanic formations… We have divided the race in two halves that can be done separated or combine them together. This trip will go from the centre to the south and to the north and will allow us not only to wear out our shoe soles in good part of the settings of the race, but to also combine it with visits to natural sites and must see tourist attractions, like Roque Nublo Natural Monument, Tirajana Caldera, Puerto Mogán and some of the most spectacular beaches of the island. And, of course, we will have time to relax at the beach and to enjoy the unique and delicious local gastronomy…do you fancy it?
MORE INFORMATION
Equipment required
It is important to carry a light backpack, so it is recommended to carry just the essential clothes and equipment. If you do not have all the equipment you can rent it, please consult us.
- Trail running backpack.
- Trail running shoes.
- Technical clothes:
- Performance socks.
- Shorts or tights.
- Thermal t-shirt (base layer). A spare one.
- Fleece jacket or similar (second layer).
- Waterproof jacket (third layer).
- Light gloves.
- Sun cap.
- Sunglasses.
- Trail running poles (optional).
- Head torch
- Water bottle or camelback
- Sunscreen and SPF lip balm
- Camera
Notes
Date Flexibility
Aside from the regular travel trip dates, we are flexible to reconsider new dates if those are more convenient to the client’s plans. Do not hesitate to contact us should you have any different dates in mind.
Time and meeting point
One week prior to the trip departure date, an email will be sent to each participant to inform about the meeting point and time along with the guide contact details. At this point any information considered essential to the trip organization will be shared.
Plane tickets (if applicable)
In case you wish us to handle your plane tickets, please contact us with airport arrival and departure details and number of needed luggage. Before issuing any ticket, price and details will be send to the client for its approval.
Muntania fee for plane ticket management is 20€ per person.
If, otherwise, you handle your plane tickets, please coordinate with us before hand to check on arrival and departure information.
Please take into consideration getting with you on your carry-on luggage some set of clothing in case there is any problem with the checked luggage.
Backpack
It is very important to bring just the essential material and clothing to run at ease. You would not need to take food supplies and clothing can be hand-wash daily.
8 days