Azores Bravos Trail 2024

AzBT 100KM

The Endurance race starts at the Facho viewpoint in Praia da Vitória.

Following the ascent route to Serra do Cume, the remains of one of the archipelago's largest volcanoes, at the top, athletes can see the idyllic scenery of the extensive crater, with the basalt fences creating an immense patchwork, creating one of the most iconic and beautiful landscapes in the Azores.

Along the official 'Passagem das Bestas' trail, marked on the rock by the wheels of the huge carts that passed through it, the magnificent Caldeira de Guilherme Moniz comes into view for the first time.

Winding through various pastures and reaching the highest point of Pico do Boi, the descent to the greens of the Golf Club begins, followed by the route through the woods of Agualva to the meeting point of the 65K race.

(and the next chapter continues in the next race...)

To see all the 100KM infos, visit: AzBT 100K Endurance

AzBT 65KM

The start of the Long Race begins in the center of the parish of Agualva. Following the linear trail that connects the old mills of the stream, the Long race runners enter the dense woods of Agualva until they come to the fork in the Endurance race, where they climb up to the Terra Brava area, which will take them to one of Terceira Island's natural monuments, Algar do Carvão.

Prepared to descend and climb a concrete staircase over a total length of just over 300 meters and more than 330 steps, athletes can see the bowels of the earth on Terceira Island eye to eye, visiting the inside of the volcano and gazing in amazement at everything that surrounds it. But don't forget that you're in a running race and that you have to keep going, not getting lost among the beauties you didn't see on the way down.

Next up is the enchanting and passionate Mistérios Negros trail, with its splendid landscape and marked by the black trachytic domes and lack of vegetation resulting from the volcanic eruption of 1761.

Soon the trail will be behind us and the long descent, about 11 km, to Biscoitos, with its scenic wine-growing surroundings, will begin a new chapter ... the north-south crossing of Terceira Island.

(And the next chapter continues in the next race...)

 To see all the 65KM infos, visit: AzBT 65K Ultra

AzBT 35KM

The start of the 35km trail race will follow the breathtaking Biscoitos coastline and then take in some wilderness trails and farm tracks, climbing for around 12km to the Rocha do Chambre viewpoint, the ex-libris of the Azores Bravos Trail, which has deservedly earned a place in our hearts.

The athletes' progress will mostly follow trails and pasture fields, climbing up one of the slopes of Caldeira Guilherme Moniz, which is home to several wild cattle among its pastures.

Once you reach the top of Serra do Morião, the breathtaking view over Angra do Heroísmo, with its Monte Brasil and Atlantic Ocean surrounding it, will be the last breath of nostalgia for the Azores Bravos Trail and the preparation for the descent to the UNESCO World Heritage city and, twice, the capital of Portugal.

(And the next chapter continues in the next race...)

To see all the 35KM infos, visit: AzBT 35K Trail

  

The Hike follows the same route as the Sprint and starts next to the church in the parish of Posto Santo. Although the distance is shorter, it is just as demanding and challenging as the other races.

The runners follow the first ascent along the Grota do Medo, converging on the same point where all the races come together in the Serra do Morião, then descending on Canada do Breado to the "gates" of Angra do Heroísmo, the Nasce Água.

Once you reach Alto da Memória (or Outeiro da Memória), the colorful Duque da Terceira Garden is at your feet. The entire descent to the center of the World Heritage city takes place within the garden, with its many exotic species. The finish line is just around the corner!

Crossing the historic streets of the most beautiful city in the Azores, passing the São João Batista Fortress and entering the Relvão Municipal Park is the culmination of a race full of emotions, smells, images, prowess and courage. It's the end of a race that we long to return to and miss.

For all the information on the walk, visit: AzBT Hike

AzBT 15KM

The 15km route starts next to the Posto Santo Church and goes uphill along the Grota do Medo to the top of the Serra do Morião, which, to the north of the city of Angra do Heroísmo, offers a truly scenic view not only of the World Heritage City, but also of all its terrestrial surroundings, with the Serra da Ribeirinha and Monte Brasil standing out, and the ocean, with the Cabras Islets and, on days with good visibility, the islands of São Jorge and Pico on the horizon.

To see all the 15KM infos, visit: AzBT 15K Sprint