Azores Trail Run Whalers Great Route

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)

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O QUE FAZER

Se quiseres, podes aproveitar para esticar a viagem e aproveitar as paisagens e atividades de cada Ilha. Cada Ilha é única, com características e experiências próprias, mas, de forma geral, nos Açores tu poderás:

Praticar hikking e Trail Running nos diversos trilhos dos Açores

Observar baleias e golfinhos (e outros animais marinhos)

Fazer mergulho oceânico

Explorar vulcões e cavernas

Praticar desportos náuticos

Andar de bicicleta ou a cavalo

Aproveitar o mar em praias ou nas fabulosas piscinas naturais

Birdwatching

Fazer piquenique

Explorar os Parques Naturais e os Parques Florestais

Saborear a gastronomia local

Relaxar, perder tempo nos miradouros, conhecer as cidades históricas

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:

Practice hikking and Trail Running on the various trails in the Azores

Watch whales and dolphins (and other marine animals)

Diving in the Ocean

Explore volcanoes and caves

Practicing water sports

Cycling or horseback riding

Enjoy the sea on beaches or in some fabulous natural pools

Birdwatching

Make picnic

Explore Natural Parks and Forest Parks

Taste the local gastronomy

Relax, waste time at the viewpoints, get to know the historic cities

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2021

MAY 7, 8 & 9

Inscrições em breve / registrations soon

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The Whalers’ Great Route Ultra-Trail® is an amazing course situated in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, in the Azores Portugal, on the island of Faial. With 118K and 5000m of positive slope, this challenging ultra-trail captures nature at its best!
The expansive view to the ocean and the majestic volcanic crater that formed this island and the historical passages of the ancient whalers tell the story of this land and its people.

From the natural blue of the ocean to the vastness of green from its forests and fields, the black sands of the last volcanic eruption that grew this island, to the pallet of colours man reflected on their homes are just some of the splendours you will experience on this journey.

You will be left with a feeling of having travelled from the earth to the moon and back. You will be mentally stimulated, physically exhausted and personally rewarded only yearning to repeat this amazing course that is the Whalers’ Great Route

118k

65k

42k

25k

11k

Kids' Trail

Escolhe tua Prova / Choose your Race

The main race of the Whalers' Great Route Ultra-Trail® (WGRUT) is the one that carries the name of the event, with 118k.

But you can also choose among 1 more ultra trail and 3 trail running races that will certainly amaze you.

CHOOSE YOUR RACE AND GET READY FOR YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE

118k

+ 5390 m - 5410 m

REGISTRATIONS

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65k

+ 3390 m - 3370 m

REGISTRATIONS

SOON

42k

+ 2390 m - 3480 m

REGISTRATIONS

SOON

25k

+ 1330 m - 1830 m

REGISTRATIONS

SOON

11k

+ 480 m - 980 m

REGISTRATIONS

SOON

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Regulamento/ Rules

Programa / Programme

Código de Ética / Ethic Charter

Whalers' Great Route Ultra-Trail® is proud to be part of the CHALLENGER/ UTWT500 circuit from Ultra-Trail ®World Tour. The Ultra Trail World Tour brings you to where you never thought you’d run.

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Preço das Inscrições / Entry Fees

INSCRIÇÕES

E ALTERAÇÕES DE INSCRIÇÃO

EM BREVE

REGISTRATIONS

AND REGISTRATIONS CHANGES

SOON

Provas Anteriores/ Previous Races

Whaler´s Great Route Ultra Trail®

Whaler´s Great Route Ultra Trail®

Whaler´s Great Route Ultra Trail®

Whaler´s Great Route Ultra Trail®

Whaler´s Great Route Ultra Trail®

Whaler´s Great Route Ultra Trail®

Whaler´s Great Route Ultra Trail®

Whaler´s Great Route Ultra Trail®

Whaler´s Great Route Ultra Trail®

Whaler´s Great Route Ultra Trail®

Whaler´s Great Route Ultra Trail®

Whaler´s Great Route Ultra Trail®

Whaler´s Great Route Ultra Trail®

Whaler´s Great Route Ultra Trail®

Whaler´s Great Route Ultra Trail®

Whaler´s Great Route Ultra Trail®

Whaler´s Great Route Ultra Trail®

Whaler´s Great Route Ultra Trail®

Whaler´s Great Route Ultra Trail®

Whaler´s Great Route Ultra Trail®

Whaler´s Great Route Ultra Trail®

Whaler´s Great Route Ultra Trail®

Whaler´s Great Route Ultra Trail®

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