Camino De Santiago Coastal Camino challenge 14 th -21 st September 2019 A wonderful experience packed with walking and hiking trails awaits you
Coastal Camino Challenge Walking sections from Baiona to Compostela If walking is your thing then the Camino is a must! Journey with us as we follow in the footsteps of many pilgrims throughout the ages. Enjoy the rustic landscape as we trek through sleepy villages, alongside streams and blossoming trails while soaking up the culture of this unique and historic part of the world. Our participants are men and women of all ages! Their reasons for taking part come in all shapes and sizes, but the one thing everyone has in common is the desire to help families in Ireland living with dementia, whilst taking part in a unique experience.
TRIP ITINERARY Walking sections from Baiona to Compostela Day 1 - Check-in at Dublin airport for your direct Ryanair flight to Porto. On arrival, you will be met by your guide and transferred to your hotel in Vigo where you will stay in the 4 star Hotel Sercotel Bahia de Vigo for 4 nights with breakfast and dinner. Day 2 - Baiona to Vigo Walk 23 km. After breakfast, depart your hotel for your coach transfer to Baiona, where you will begin your first walk. Follow the coast from Baiona to Nigran and onwards to the city of Vigo. Enjoy fantastic views of the Bay of Vigo with the magnificent Illas Cies and its natural park on the horizon. Day 3 - Vigo to Redondela Walk 14 km. After breakfast, you will continue your walk on the coastal Camino, starting in the city of Vigo, with the Bay of Vigo to your left. This bay area was one of the settings for Jules Verne s Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea. Enjoy today at a relaxed pace before reaching Redondela, known as the Village of the Viaducts due to the two 19 TH Century railroad viaducts in the town. Day 4 Redondela to Pontevedra Walk 16 km. Today is your final day along the coast so make the most of the seaside! Transfer from Vigo by coach to Redondela. From here, walk through the village of Arcade and cross the Romanesque bridge where Napoleon was defeated in the War of Independence, before arriving to Pontevedra. Pontevedra is a city with a long maritime tradition and boasts one of the largest and most elegant historic quarters in the whole of Galicia. Day 5 - Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis Walk 24 km. After breakfast, transfer by coach to Pontevedra, where you will begin your walk to Caldas de Reis. This part of the Camino will take you through chestnut groves, pine and eucalyptus woods. In the village of Ponte Cabras you will see the rectory of Santa Maria de Alba nestled among the trees. At Lombo da Maceira a statue of Saint James with his walking stick will show you the way ahead. Before reaching Caldas de Reis you will pass the scenic village of Tivo, famous for its pilgrim s fountain and public washing bath. Here you will be met by your coach and transferred to the 4 Hotel Hesperia Peregrino in Santiago de Compostela where you will be reunited with your bags and checked in for 3 nights. Day 6 - Caldas de Reis to Padron Walk 18 km. Leaving Caldas de Reis behind you cross the bridge over the river Umia to hot spring fountains which have given the town its name since Roman times. This part of the Camino once again takes you to a forest gradually climbing to the village of Santa Marina where you will continue through pine forests to the town of Padron. When the body of Saint James was being brought to Compostela by boat, Padron was said to be the first land it reached.
Day 7 - Padron to Santiago de Compostela Walk 25 km. Today is your final day walking and the route will take you through a number of small villages on your way to the historical Sanctuary of Esclavitude. You will walk by the ruins of Castro Lupairio, home to Queen Lupa who is said to have provided the oxen to pull the cart carrying the remains of Saint James to Santiago, before viewing the oldest wayside crosses in Galicia. As you make your way towards Agro dos Monteiros you will be able to see the spires of the cathedral in Compostela. You will pass the ruins of a castle known as A Rocha Vella before arriving into Santiago de Compostela. Day 8 Return home today - you have some free time to enjoy before your 2pm transfer to the airport for your flight home. Take the time for one last venture into the Cathedral s Square to enjoy Mass or simply take the morning to relax.
How do I Sign up? What is included? The 8 day trip will include 6 walking days of varying distances and elevation. You will be walking approximately four to six hours each day, but there are plenty of places along the way to enjoy a little break. The trail types consist of walking paths and trails. The trip is fully guided and guides are very knowledgeable about the culture and history of the areas you will visit during your walk so there will be much to enjoy. Your Participation Fee includes: Flight from Dublin to Porto with Ryanair Return flight with Aer Lingus from Santiago de Compostela to Dublin Coach transfers between airports and hotels 4 Night in the 4 star Hotel Sercotel Bahia de Vigo 3 Nights in the 4 Star Hotel Hesperia Peregrino in Santiago de Compostela Breakfast and evening meal each day in hotels Coach transfers between hotel and walk stages Marian Pilgrimages representative & walk leader throughout Back-up car available throughout each walk stage Refreshments en route Luggage transfers to hotels en route 7 Walking days and free day in Santiago de Compostela 15 kg checked in luggage Participation Fee: September 14 th 21 st The Total Participation fee for this Charity Trek challenge is 1,975 To secure your place on the Camino a non-refundable deposit of 250 is required upon Registration. *Please note places are limited on this trip.
Discounted rates: Avail of our 100 discount by: Referring a friend to join the challenge, this is available to participants who introduce a friend who have never participated in the Camino Challenge before. Early bird sign up register before 31 st January 2019 We are here to help! We will send you a start-up pack upon receipt of registration which will include materials to help you with your fundraising. We will have a detailed discussion with you where we will help you come up with your fundraising plan and provide you with any items you may need, including t-shirts, buckets, posters and letters to support your fundraising efforts.
About The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Dementia presents one of the greatest population health challenges both here in Ireland and globally. It affects almost 55,000 people and touches the lives of 50,000 carers and hundreds of thousands of family members. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland works across the country in the heart of local communities providing dementia specific services and supports and advocating for the rights and needs of all people living with dementia and their carers. Our vision is an Ireland where no one goes through dementia alone and where policies and services respond appropriately to the person with dementia and their carers, at the times they need support. Each year, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland provides over 1 million hours of community-based, dementiaspecific, care throughout Ireland. We offer a range of services such as day care, respite, social clubs, dementia advisors and a national helpline. Our Day Care Centres provide dementia specific, person centred care to meet the needs of the person with dementia in a warm, welcoming and safe environment while providing support and stimulation. Our Home Care service assigns a trained dementia care worker to client s home for a certain number of hours per week. We provide support, activities and practical information to the person with dementia as well as respite from caring for the caregiver. Our Dementia Advisors work with people with dementia and their families and carers to provide a highly responsive and individualised information and signposting service. Our Alzheimer Cafes and Social Clubs are for people with dementia, their friends, families or carers. We need to raise 3.3 million annually to maintain current services and fund new initiatives. To do this, we rely totally on the generosity of our donors and supporters to help us continue providing the services that we do. We hope you will be part of this Camino to help support our work and make a real difference to those living with Dementia and their families.
Coastal Camino Challenge Registration Form Please complete this form in BLOCK CAPITALS and send it together with a cheque made payable to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland or complete the credit card section. YOU MUST ENCLOSE A PHOTOCOPY OF YOUR PASSPORT WITH YOUR REGISTRATION PERSONAL DETAILS: Full Name As On Passport (Mr/Mrs/Ms): Address: Phone Number: Mobile Phone: Email Address: Date of Birth: PASSPORT DETAILS Passport No: Nationality: Place of Issue: Date of Issue: Expiry Date: NB. Your passport must be valid until 6 months after you return from the trip and you must have a blank page for entry and exit stamps. NEXT OF KIN: (must be a friend or relative who is not with you on the trip). Name Relationship Home Address Phone Number OTHER: Dietary Requirements/allergies to medication or food (Note: Please don t outline food you Don t like, this is just for food you can t eat!) Accommodation is based on twin occupancy. If applicable, please give the name of anyone with whom you specifically wish to share: We have a very limited number of single rooms available. If you require a single room please contact the team and we will advise of the availability. The single room supplement is 300 per person.
BOOKING PAYMENT Payment Type: Cash / Cheque / Postal Order / Bank Draft / Visa / MasterCard / Laser Other Name as it appears on card: Card Number: CVV / CVC (3 digit security number on the back of a credit card): Expiry Date: / / RESTRICTION OF FUNDS You can choose which of our services your funds raised from the Camino 2019 will help. Just let us know which Region, County or particular service you would like to help and all the money you raise will go to that service. I would like my funds to go to:
MEDICAL DETAILS: I understand if I answer yes to the questions below, I should seek medical advice before taking part in the Camino 2019. I understand that I am responsible for monitoring my own health during the Camino Trek and I will inform the organisers of any changes in my medical condition at any time. Yes No Has your Doctor told you that you have a heart condition? Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity? Do you lose balance because of dizziness or ever lose consciousness? Do you have any joint problems? Do you have Diabetes? Do you have Asthma? Do you know of any reason why you should not partake in physical activity? Have you had any major injuries / surgery during the last three years? Are you living with dementia? Do you have any other medical condition or allergy? If yes, please give details, this will be held on file and only seen on a need-to-know basis. YES ( ) NO ( ) If yes please explain: Please note if you are living with dementia and wish to take part in the Coastal Camino Challenge a family member or friend should accompany you on as a participant on this trip. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland recommends and encourages that you obtain medical clearance from your GP prior to participation. Please note you must provide your own health Insurance cover and check that your insurance covers activities like the Camino Trek. Also we recommend you apply for your European health insurance card as soon as possible.
Declaration: I have read and agree to abide by the booking terms and conditions. I understand that the deposits I have paid are non-refundable. If for any reason, I cannot partake in the Camino 2019 I will not qualify for a refund. I understand that the objective of this challenge is to raise as much sponsorship as possible for The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Before the departure of the challenge, if I have any concerns whatsoever about my physical fitness or health, or any medical condition or allergy that may affect my safe participation; I will consult with my doctor. I acknowledge that The Alzheimer Society of Ireland recommends and encourages that I obtain medical clearance from my GP prior to participation. I hereby certify that the information provided by me on this form is to the best of my knowledge true and correct. Signed Dated Your Data: We will record the information you provide in this application form in our database and in password protected spreadsheets on our secure server in order to track donations or sponsorship payments you make in relation to your participation in the Coastal Camino Challenge and also to contact you with further relevant details about the trip. This will include your personal details, next of kin details and medical details. All information provided will be shared with Marian Pilgrimages, the company who manage the logistics of the trip on our behalf, in order to enable their management of the trip. None of the information you provide will be made available to any other parties and is used only for the purposes outlined above. Credit card details will be shredded after processing. We would like to contact you occasionally with details of our other fundraising campaigns which take place throughout the year. If you would like to opt in to receive these communications then please tick the box. Deposits can be paid by Cheque/Postal Order made payable to The Alzheimer Society of Ireland or by Credit/Debit Card over the phone Please Return This Form by Post or Email to: Jarlath Coyle, Fundraising Team, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, National Office Temple Road Blackrock Co Dublin Ph: 01 207 3826 Email: jarlath.coyle@alzheimer.ie