What equipment should I bring to hike with Our island?

hiking in the Azores
hiking in the Azores
hiking in the Azores
hiking in the Azores
hiking in the Azores
hiking in the Azores

PICO CLIMB

  • 2 L of water per person
  • Sandwiches or similar for lunch
  • Snacks like nuts, fruits and chocolate
  • Mountain or hiking boots/shoes (bring thick socks)
  • Raincoat
  • Dress in layers and be ready for cold temperatures below 10 Celsius as well as hot weather above 25 Celsius
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • A backpack to carry everything
  • We will provide one hiking pole for each person

CALDEIRA DESCENT

  • 1,5 L of water per person
  • Light food like fruit, snacks and sandwiches
  • Mountain or hiking boots/shoes
  • Raincoat
  • Dress in layers
  • Trousers
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat 
  • A backpack to carry everything  (the trail is very steep and narrow, it’s very important to have your hands free)
  • We will provide one hiking pole for each person

“NORMAL” HIKES

  • 1,5 L of water per person
  • Light food like fruit, snacks and sandwiches
  • Mountain or hiking boots/shoes
  • Raincoat
  • Dress in layers
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat 
  • A backpack to carry everything
  • We will provide one hiking pole for each person