The trip

LEVEL *

Ascent: +/- 100 to 525 m on average per day (one optional hike with 870 m ascent and descent).
Walking time: 3 to 6 hours per day.
Type of walk: No technical difficulties. Some hikes can be shortened by taking alternative routes. This walking programme is suitable for children aged 10 and over.

ACCOMMODATION

Option 1: village flats in Caleta de Famara (not available in July/August) 
For 2 to 4 people, flat in a village house by the sea (1 double bedroom + 1 bedroom with 2 single beds, bathroom, fully-equipped kitchenette, lounge, linen provided). For swimming, there is a small sheltered beach (but not supervised) 20 minutes from your accommodation, with calm currents ideal for a refreshing dip. In the village, you'll find a supermarket, bar and small fish restaurants.

Option 2: Club flats in the Costa Teguise seaside resort
Hotel located in a seaside resort 300 m from the beach (outdoor swimming pool). Flats for 2 to 5 people with bedroom(s), bathroom, fully-equipped kitchenette, living room; linen provided.
The flats are equipped for 1 to 2 people with a bedroom with two single beds, for 3 to 4 people with two bedrooms (one with two single beds and one with a double bed 140), for 5 people with a one-bedroom flat (with two single beds) and a two-bedroom flat (one with two single beds and one with a double bed 140). Access to this accommodation is reserved for adults aged 18 and over. All amenities.

MEALS

Option 1- appartment in a village : all meals at your own expense.
Option 2 - appartement club in a seaside resort : overnight stay + breakfast, half-board option available (7 dinners).

CAR RENTAL

You have booked a car hire holiday. You will find below the rental conditions of our partner AVIS. The rates quoted are those provided at the beginning of the year, but may be revised without notice by the rental company.
If you wish to take out certain options, you must do so directly with the rental company when you collect your vehicle.
To ensure that you have complete peace of mind when collecting your vehicle, please read the explanatory document that will be supplied with your travel pack.
Service plus: when you register, we can offer you the opportunity to take out some of the options not included in the price in advance. Please contact us for prices and conditions.

The price includes:

• Car hire for 7 days, category B (type Volkswagen POLO) for 2 or 3 people, category D (type Volkswagen GOLF) for 4 people, category F (type Citroën GRAND C4 PICASSO) for 5 people.
• Unlimited mileage
• Local taxes
• CDW insurance, which covers repair of damage caused to the vehicle in the event of an accident other than theft or attempted theft
• TP insurance covering theft of all or part of the vehicle
• Taxes relating to the collection and/or return of the vehicle at the airport
• PAI protection (insurance for persons transported in the rented vehicle)

The rental does not include (costs/supplements to be paid locally):

• Fuel
• Additional driver: from €10/day depending on vehicle category
• Super CDW (full excess waiver): from €14/day incl. VAT, depending on the category of vehicle
• Super TP (total repurchase of excess): from €12.70/day including tax, depending on the category of vehicle 
• RAP Protection (Extended Breakdown Assistance): from €5 inc. tax/day depending on the category of vehicle
• WDW Protection (Glass Breakage Insurance): from €5 inc. tax/day depending on the vehicle category
• Super PAI (Insurance for all passengers in the vehicle): from €6/day depending on the category of vehicle
• Young driver's package (under 25) from €21 inc. VAT/day (maximum 10 days billed on a one-month rental basis)
• Child seat package from €10 inc. tax/day
• Damage management costs of €78.65 incl. VAT/damage
• Fines: from €24 to €45 incl. VAT/fine
• GPS: from €10 inc. VAT/day (maximum 10 days invoiced on the basis of a one-month rental

Rental conditions:

• Hold a driving licence valid for more than one year, which must be presented when the vehicle is collected (main and additional drivers).
• Present an international bank card (excluding Electron and Maestro) in the name of the main driver for the deposit.
• Unused days are non-refundable.
• In the event of an extension on site, the applicable rate will be higher than the prepaid rate.
• Supplements, options and excess buy-backs are given for information only and are payable locally.

CLIMATE

Oceanic climate. The Canaries are nicknamed the "islands of eternal spring". The average temperature does not exceed 25°C in August and does not fall below 18°C in January. This remarkable constancy is due to the cool currents, the north-easterly trade winds and the proximity of Africa. The water temperature stays between 18°C and 24°C all year round.
It's worth noting that there are no trees on the islands of Lanzarote and La Graciosa, so there's no shade, although the heat isn't too bad because it's often windy.

Practical information

DEPARTURES

All year round. No departures in July and August on the village option.                     

DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL 

Arrecife airport. Daily flights (direct or via Madrid or Barcelona) from Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Brussels and Geneva. Direct charter flights from Paris and several provincial cities.

INSURANCE

In accordance with regulations, we are covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Under no circumstances, we can replace your personal civil liability.
The repatriation insurance EUROP ASSISTANCE that we offer is dedicated to French speaking people living in Europe. If it is not your case, we advise you to subscribe to another travel insurance which will cover you in case of injury and repatriation during your trek.

If you chose to take out repatriation insurance with EUROP ASSISTANCE whom we propose, Altitude Mont Blanc will only serve as an intermediary between the client and the insurer. We cannot influence either party. We adhere to strict conditions of sale. You are responsible for compliance with the reporting procedures of any incident.

Before making any decision, contact EUROP ASSISTANCE.

CONTACT US

+33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07

Equipment & baggage

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Clothes
For hiking:

• for maximum comfort, prefer a «multi-layer» clothing system: underwear (tights + swimwear) type "carline" or "capilene" (hollow fibers evacuating perspiration) + waterproof and breathable jacket or fleece jacket + mountain jacket and overpantalon for bad weather.

In general and outside hot countries, avoid cotton that retains moisture near the body (and dries hard) in favor of suitable synthetic materials.

• Canvas pants - shorts - T-shirts
• 6-7 pairs of hiking socks
• 1 rain cape or small umbrella
• 1 sun hat, the ideal being a Saharan type cap with visor and neck protection
• 1 scarf to protect yourself from the sun and/ or the wind
• 1 cap and 1 pair of gloves, depending on the season and altitude always have them at the bottom of the bag

For the stage:

• change of clothes and comfortable shoes
• balls "Earplugs" or earplugs "Ear"
• minimum toiletries + towel
• swimsuit

The clothing list must be adapted to the season and region chosen.

Miscellaneous equipment

For the hike:

• 1 pair of hiking shoes (with waterproof and breathable membrane, type «gore tex» or equivalent) in which you are well! You have to «break» new shoes before going on a hike wearing them a few weeks before to avoid the inconvenience of blisters and warm-ups...
• 1 (or 2) pair of sunglasses with a minimum of 3
• 1 large sturdy plastic bag to wrap clothes and stuff in the backpack (in case of heavy rain)
• 1 bottle preferably isothermal of 1 L minimum. Drinking is essential when hiking, 2 gourdes from 1 to 1.5 L will not be luxury in summer and/or in dry and hot regions
• 1 folding knife type swiss knife + cutlery + cup
• 1 bowl type tupperware with lid for picnics
• toilet paper, tissue paper
• 1 pair of telescopic sticks, optional, but they are used to balance and lighten the weight of the body while descending, and help during the climb by rhythming the walk and in addition to pushing
• 1 pocket to hold your papers and values: passport or identity card, insurance contract, health card, vaccination certificate, plane tickets, train tickets, credit card, money...
• 1 small personal pharmacy (non-exhaustive list to be adapted according to your own medical needs): pre-cut sterile dressings, local antiseptic for external use (wounds), Elastoplasty and/or double skin (ampoules), Paracetamol analgesic type, Antidiarrheal and intestinal antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antihistamine (allergies), physiological serum or eye drops, light sleeping pill, high protection sunscreen for the skin and lips, Biaffine type moisturizer (sunburn and burns), cream or antimoustic spray, Arnica Montana in pellets 9 CH (soreness)...

For the stage:

• 1 pair of light sandals.

LUGGAGE

1 backpack from 30 to 40 L with airy back, adjustable and equipped with a belly belt, which can contain the food of the day, the canteen, a protective clothing, the camera...