{"id":2262,"date":"2026-03-13T13:45:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T11:45:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mat.travelblox.eu\/?page_id=2262"},"modified":"2026-03-13T13:45:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T11:45:09","slug":"atlas-hidden-page-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mat.travelblox.eu\/en\/atlas-hidden-page-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Atlas hidden page: FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tb-practical tb-block align-none background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"practical\">\n\t<div class=\"inner-block tb-fade-in\">\n\t\t<div class=\"text-part\">\n\t\t\t<h2>Training schedule<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"inner-block tb-fade-in\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"practical-cols\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"practical-nav-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"practical-nav tb-style-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#practical-block-0\">To get started right<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#practical-block-1\">The force<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#practical-block-2\">L\u2019endurance<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#practical-block-3\">Mobility<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#practical-block-4\">Stability<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"#practical-block-5\">See you soon on the trails!<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tb-accordion tb-accordion--animation tb-accordion-mobile-only text-part\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\" id=\"practical-block-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t To get started right\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><ul><li><strong>Make controlled movements.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Don't start with weights that are too heavy.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Repeat the exercises at least twice a week.<\/strong><\/li><li>Does the exercise feel easy? Increase the difficulty by holding the position longer and\/or doing more repetitions. <strong>You can practice these exercises daily<\/strong> to stay in top shape.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\" id=\"practical-block-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t The force\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>If you have enough strength, moving in the mountains becomes much easier, whether it's lifting your leg while climbing or navigating rocky terrain on steep paths. With a few home exercises, <strong>you'll strengthen your muscles<\/strong>.<\/p><p>Strength training is a key step in your preparation. Practice the following exercises to get ready for mountain terrain:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Calf raises<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Russian twist<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Squat<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Hip thrust<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Wall sit<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Jumping lunges<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\" id=\"practical-block-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t L\u2019endurance\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>The training program spans 14 weeks, with 3 sessions per week.<\/p><ul><li>In week 1, you start with 25 minutes on day 1, 25 minutes on day 2, and 30 minutes on day 3.<\/li><li>In week 2, you move to 30 minutes on day 1, 35 minutes on day 2, and 35 minutes on day 3.<\/li><li>In week 3, the sessions increase to 40 minutes, 45 minutes, and 50 minutes.<\/li><li>Week 4 is a bit lighter, with 35 minutes on day 1, 45 minutes on day 2, and 35 minutes on day 3.<\/li><li>In week 5, you do 45 minutes, then 55 minutes, then 45 minutes.<\/li><li>In week 6, the sessions last 50 minutes, 60 minutes, and 50 minutes.<\/li><li>In week 7, you maintain a good pace with 50 minutes on day 1, 55 minutes on day 2, and 50 minutes on day 3.<\/li><li>In week 8, you increase to 60 minutes, 65 minutes, and 70 minutes.<\/li><li>In week 9, you hit a significant load with 80 minutes on day 1, 50 minutes on day 2, and 80 minutes on day 3.<\/li><li>In week 10, you keep 80 minutes on day 1, then a short session of 30 minutes at maximum speed on day 2, before a 90-minute outing on day 3.<\/li><li>In week 11, you do 80 minutes, 50 minutes, and 90 minutes.<\/li><li>In week 12, the program includes 80 minutes on day 1, 30 minutes at maximum speed on day 2, and 100 minutes on day 3.<\/li><li>In week 13, you continue with 80 minutes, 50 minutes, and 110 minutes.<\/li><\/ul><p>Finally, in week 14, you finish with 80 minutes on day 1, 30 minutes at maximum speed on day 2, and 120 minutes on day 3.<\/p><p>When developing your muscle strength, never push yourself too hard. <strong>Pain is a signal from your body that you need to listen to.<\/strong><\/p><p>If you feel pain, try to:<\/p><ol><li>Simplify the exercise.<\/li><li>Reduce its duration.<\/li><li>Stop at your pain threshold without ever exceeding it.<\/li><\/ol><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\" id=\"practical-block-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Mobility\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>By being flexible and mobile, <strong>you will move more easily<\/strong> on the trails, especially when lifting your leg or navigating between rocks. Good mobility allows for smoother movement and better control.<\/p><p>Since we often stay in our comfort zone, our muscles can shorten, become stiff, and fatigue quickly. If you suffer from stiffness, start each activity with a warm-up. Here are some exercises you can do at home:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Low squat<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Jefferson curl<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Ankle stability<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Thigh stretch<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Active pigeon<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Cossack stretch<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\" id=\"practical-block-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Stability\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>When hiking, having a \"steady foot\" (walking without wobbling) is crucial. You'll be navigating rugged terrain with narrow passages. Good stability reduces the risk of slipping and falling. Improve your balance with:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Plank<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Hip abductors<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Calf raises<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Low squat<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Russian twist<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"details\" id=\"practical-block-5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t See you soon on the trails!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>With this simple training plan, <strong>you'll optimally prepare your body<\/strong> for your hike. Keep listening to your body: if any pain persists, consult a doctor.<\/p><p><strong>Unsure about a movement?<\/strong> Type the name of the exercise on YouTube to find plenty of demonstration videos. For more details, refer to the complete program that we will send you shortly after your booking.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-faq tb-block align-center background-dark pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"faq\">\n\t<div class=\"inner-block tb-fade-in tb-fade-in--subtle\">\n\t\t<div class=\"text-part\">\n\t\t\t<h2>The Madeira Trail FAQs<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"inner-block\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"faq-list tb-accordion tb-accordion--animation two-col\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>Do you offer guided trips in Madeira?\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content text-part\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>No, we only offer this trek in a self-guided format. This means that a ranger is always nearby, but they do not accompany you during the hike.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>Is the trek in Madeira organized in July and August? Is it held during the summer? \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content text-part\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>No. <strong>The Madeira Trail does not take place in July or August.<\/strong> We only organize this trek in the <strong>spring and autumn<\/strong>.<\/p><p>In the <strong>middle of summer<\/strong>, Madeira is <strong>much more crowded<\/strong>, and we don't want the experience to be spoiled by the crowds. That's why we choose times when the weather is still pleasant, but there aren't too many tourists.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>Is there an option to include the PR1 Verada do Areiro hike?\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content text-part\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Yes. If you stay an <strong>extra day<\/strong>, you can choose to do the hike <strong>PR1 (Vereda do Areeiro)<\/strong>. It\u2019s a very famous and truly stunning route.<\/p><p>We haven\u2019t included it in the standard program because it is often <strong>very crowded<\/strong>, which slightly detracts from the experience we want to offer. But as an additional option, it can be a great complement.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>Is the trek taking place in September? \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content text-part\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>The Madeira Trail usually takes place in April, May, September, and October. To find out the exact dates, you can check the <a href=\"https:\/\/madeiratrail.eu\/#join\">calendar<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>When will the dates for spring and autumn be available? \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content text-part\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>The spring dates are usually published in September, and the autumn dates in February.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>When do registrations for spring open? \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content text-part\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Registration opens two weeks after the announcement of the new dates.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>When do registrations for the fall open? \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content text-part\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Registrations open 2 weeks after the new dates are announced.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>Is there an airport shuttle included? \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content text-part\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>No, there is no airport shuttle. You can easily reach the hotel or the airport by public transport or taxi. Madeira is a small island, and distances are short.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/siga.madeira.gov.pt\/aerobus\"><strong>By bus:<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p>Take a bus from the airport and ask the driver to drop you off at <strong>Enotel Magnolia<\/strong>, usually at <strong>stop number 12<\/strong>. The driver will confirm the correct stop for you.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>Fare:<\/strong> \u20ac6.40, to be paid <strong>in cash directly on the bus<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>By taxi:<\/strong><\/p><p>The journey to <strong>Funchal<\/strong> takes about <strong>25 to 30 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p><p>\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>Estimated price:<\/strong> around <strong>\u20ac30<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>Is the trek doable for people with claustrophobia? \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content text-part\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>There are <strong>two short tunnels<\/strong> along the route. They are <strong>not very long<\/strong> and you can <strong>always see the end of the tunnel<\/strong>, which should make it easier for you if you're claustrophobic.<\/p><p>Unfortunately, there is <strong>no alternative route<\/strong> to avoid them.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb-faq tb-block align-center background-light pattern-none variant-none tb-collapsible-margins\" id=\"faq-1\">\n\t<div class=\"inner-block tb-fade-in tb-fade-in--subtle\">\n\t\t<div class=\"text-part\">\n\t\t\t<h2>General FAQs<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"inner-block\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"faq-list tb-accordion tb-accordion--animation two-col\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>Can I hold a spot, and how long is my place reserved if I book without paying?\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content text-part\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Unfortunately, it is not possible to place an option on your reservation. But don't worry: if you register without paying immediately, we will automatically hold your spot for 5 days.<\/p><p>If you pay within those 5 days, your reservation will be fully confirmed. If you don't pay within that timeframe, your reservation will automatically expire.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>Until when is the Early Bird rate applicable? \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content text-part\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>The early bird rate is valid as long as there are spots available. This will be decided later, depending on how quickly the trip fills up.<\/p><p>If the trip fills up very quickly, we won't apply a price increase and the rate will remain unchanged.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>What is the Early Bird rate?\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content text-part\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>The <strong>Early Bird rate<\/strong> is not a fixed amount. It depends on demand and availability for certain weeks and options.<\/p><p>When certain weeks start to <strong>fill up quickly<\/strong> and availability becomes limited, prices <strong>may increase<\/strong>. However, if a trip sells out <strong>very quickly<\/strong>, we <strong>do not raise the price<\/strong> and simply close it once it\u2019s full.<\/p><p>If you want to make sure you get the best deal, it's safer to book early.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>Will I receive a gear list or a training program, and when will I get them?\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content text-part\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Yes. Shortly after your booking, you will receive a <strong>training program<\/strong> and a <strong>packing list<\/strong> to help you prepare for the trek.<\/p><p>You will receive this email with additional information <strong>within 7 to 14 days of your booking<\/strong>. In the meantime, we recommend downloading the <strong>Travelbase app<\/strong>, where you will already find plenty of practical information about your trip.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>Do I have to pay cancellation fees if I want to remove an option from my booking?\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content text-part\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>In most cases, <strong>no<\/strong>. You can easily <strong>add or remove most options yourself<\/strong> in your profile <strong>up to 2 months before departure<\/strong>, without any cancellation fees.<\/p><p>If you want to remove a night at the hotel <strong>later<\/strong>, that is usually <strong>no longer possible<\/strong> and the <strong>cost will still be charged<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>What options can I still change after making my reservation?\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content text-part\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>After booking, you can still modify the following options (subject to availability): luggage transport and hiking poles.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>Is it possible to eat gluten-free? \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content text-part\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Yes, it is possible to eat gluten-free. As in many cultures, <strong>bread is an integral part of breakfast and lunch<\/strong>, so it's important that we know your needs in advance.<\/p><p>If you would like to eat gluten-free, please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:info@travelbase.eu\"><strong>info@travelbase.eu<\/strong><\/a> so we can note this when you make your reservation.<\/p><p>For the Madeira Trail, we recommend bringing your own <strong>extra gluten-free bread<\/strong> to ensure you have enough <strong>carbs\/energy<\/strong> during the hike.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>When will I receive the GPX files? \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content text-part\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>You will receive the GPX files via the Travelbase app no later than two weeks before departure, once everything is confirmed. If you haven't received the GPX files two weeks before departure, you need to contact the ranger. This will be possible as soon as the group chat is available in the Travelbase app.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>Can I see the ages of the other participants? \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content text-part\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>No, you cannot see the ages of other participants during the booking process.<\/p><p>However, you'll get to know your travel companions <strong>about two weeks before departure<\/strong> through the <strong>group chat in the Travelbase app<\/strong>. Don't forget that the groups are always made up of a diverse mix of people, and that's exactly what creates such a dynamic atmosphere on the trails.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>Can I see if there are other solo travelers? \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content text-part\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>You can't see it yourself when booking.<\/p><p>If you really want to join a week with other solo travelers, feel free to contact us at <a href=\"mailto:info@travelbase.eu\"><strong>info@travelbase.eu<\/strong><\/a> and provide your <strong>three preferred departure dates<\/strong>. We'll check which weeks already have registered solo travelers.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>What are the cancellation conditions? \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content text-part\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>If you cancel, here are the <a href=\"https:\/\/admin.travelbase.eu\/u\/source\/cancellation\/Trails\/FR_Cancellation_conditions.pdf\">cancellation conditions<\/a><\/p><p>Travel Cancellation Policy 1) I can no longer travel. What are my options?<\/p><p>We try to be as flexible as possible. If you cannot participate, three scenarios are possible.<\/p><p><strong>#1 \u2013 Replacement<\/strong> Have you found someone who wants to take over your booking? Great! Getting a replacement is completely free and does not require cancellation insurance. Please note, this is only possible for options that are not named (like plane tickets).<\/p><p><strong>Conditions<\/strong> This replacement must be communicated at least 7 days before departure via email.<\/p><p><strong>What exactly do I need to do?<\/strong> You send an email (you'll find the email address on the trip's website) including the name, first name, email, and phone number of your replacement (preferably also cc this person in the email). We will then ensure that this person registers and we will link your payment to their booking. If you have flights in your name and can no longer travel, please let us know. We\u2019re happy to help you find the most suitable solution.<\/p><p><strong>How do I get my money back?<\/strong> You arrange the refunds among yourselves.<\/p><p><strong>#2 \u2013 Cancel with cancellation insurance<\/strong> You can't come, you can't find a replacement, but fortunately, you opted for cancellation insurance when you booked? If you cancel by the date mentioned below, you will be refunded 100% of the total registration amount (minus the cost of cancellation insurance), without needing to provide a reason:<\/p><ul><li>For trips with a departure date on or after October 1, 2026: by August 1, 2026 at the latest.<\/li><li>For trips with a departure date on or after June 1, 2026: by April 1, 2026 at the latest.<\/li><li>For trips with a departure date before June 1, 2026: by February 1, 2026 at the latest. If you cancel after this date, you will also be refunded 100% of the total reservation amount (minus the cost of cancellation insurance and the price of flights) if you can provide a valid reason for cancellation (see \u201creasons for cancellation\u201d on the last page). If you cannot provide a valid reason for cancellation, you will still be refunded 60% of the registration amount (minus the cost of cancellation insurance and the price of flights) provided you cancel by the day of departure and the full trip amount has been paid. Cancellation during the trip: this is not covered by this cancellation insurance but will be handled by your own insurance or the travel assistance you booked.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>What exactly do I need to do?<\/strong> You send us an email (you will find the email address on the specific trip website) stating the reason for cancellation (if needed, see below). This must be done no later than the day of departure. Evidence will be requested (a doctor's note, the schedule and report of the new exam, the new employment contract, etc.)<\/p><p><strong>How and when will I get my money back?<\/strong> If you cancel at least 60 days before departure, the travel costs will be refunded no later than the day of departure. If your cancellation is less than 60 days before departure, your trip refund may occur up to 60 days after the actual return from the planned trip.<\/p><p><strong>#3 \u2013 Cancellation without insurance<\/strong> You can't come, but you didn't take out cancellation insurance when booking, and you're really unable to find anyone to replace you? Too bad! If you have already paid the full amount of the trip, you will be entitled to a refund if you cancel early enough. If the total amount has not yet been paid, there will be no refund. If you booked a trip with flights offered by Travelbase, the price of the plane tickets is excluded from the partial refund and will therefore not be refunded.<\/p><p>2) Travelbase cancels the trip due to force majeure<\/p><p>Your planned trip is canceled by us due to a case of force majeure? We assure you that we will only do this if:<\/p><ul><li>the government of the departure country prohibits you from traveling to the destination at the time of departure.<\/li><li>the destination country (or region) prohibits you from traveling there.<\/li><\/ul><p>If you opted for our cancellation insurance:<\/p><ul><li>You can postpone your trip to a later date at no cost.<\/li><li>If you have already paid the total amount, you can also claim a full refund of the booking (minus the cost of cancellation insurance) to your bank account.<\/li><\/ul><p>Refunds are automatically processed to the account number used at the time of booking.<\/p><p>Those who did not opt for cancellation insurance can also make a new booking free of charge or receive a Travelbase travel voucher valid for 2 years for the amount already paid.<\/p><p>You can find the valid reasons for cancellation in the <a href=\"https:\/\/admin.travelbase.eu\/u\/source\/cancellation\/Trails\/FR_Cancellation_conditions.pdf\">cancellation conditions document<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>Can I have a private room? \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content text-part\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>No, not for the nights in the <strong>chalet<\/strong> and the <strong>mountain huts<\/strong>. These accommodations are always shared, so it's not possible to have a private room there.<\/p>\n<p>If you'd like to stay <strong>alone in a hotel room<\/strong>, just send us an email at <a href=\"mailto:info@travelbase.eu\"><strong>info@travelbase.eu<\/strong><\/a> and we'll check the available options for your dates.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<details class=\"details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"summary\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>What are the daily distances? \t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content text-part\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"translation-block\"><p>Throughout the week, you'll cover about 85 km in total, with daily stages ranging from 12 to 22 km. The days are well distributed and balanced to ensure a good compromise between the number of kilometers traveled and the elevation gain. Keep in mind that distances aren't the only factor to consider. 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