1.- General recommendations for hiking
ROUTE PLANNING:
-Searching for information about the trail and the areaÂ
-Processing the necessary documents: crossing permission for private or restricted areas, camping permission, reserve accommodation Â
-Searching information about how to get to the beginning of the trail
-Making a detailed study of the map
-Planning the time and schedule of the route in order to complete during daylight hours
-Being aware of the weather conditions. Avoiding extreme heat or cold, mist, rain or snow because they can make it difficult to orientate oneself while hiking
Individual equipment
-Guide book, maps or detailed information about the trailÂ
-Orientation kit, GPS, compass (optional)
-Trekking footwear (boots or shoes)
-Rucksack or bag
-Cap or hat
-Sunscreen
-Lipbalm
-Water bottle ( 2 litres per person, approximately)Â
-Food
-Raincoat
-Warm clothing and spare clothes, if necessaryÂ
-Flashlight (for late evenings or night)
-Basic first aid kit
-Cell-phone. In case of emergency, call 112
PRACTICAL ADVICE
We can enhance our physical ability:
-Through training and experience
-By pacing ourselves during the hike (walk at a slow and steady rate) especially at the beginning of the route
-Coordinate breathing rate with walking
-Avoid prolonged stops. Make sure your whole foot can rest solidly on the ground, keep your feet resting perpendicular to the ground and take short but firm steps when climbingÂ
-The recommended speed is between 3 or 4 kilometres per hour for a flat path, and we need to reduce the speed and increase the effort level for an uphill path
-It is very important to ration your drinks. Drink water or isotonic drinks frequently, approximately, every half and hour
-Proper nutrition, adapted to the physical effort, without excessÂ
THE TRAIL. IN TOUCH WITH NATURE
-Do not dispose of litter or garbage on the land. Use the waste collection system
-Do not light a fire. Use ready-to-eat meals.
-Close the doors, fences and gateways that you may find on your way to prevent cattle from wandering outÂ
-Follow the existing trail, taking shortcuts leads to the deterioration of the route and the original path can be lostÂ
-Do not disturb the peace and quiet of the countryside by making excessive noise. Try to avoid the use of cars and vehicles on the path
-If you have a dog, walk it with an attached leash to prevent it from bothering the cattle or any other animalsÂ
-We need to take care of our rivers or fountains
-Do not tear out the limbs or leaves of the trees, it can cause damage to the nature
-Do not camp in unauthorized areasÂ
At the moment there are no defined events.
