FAQs
The Event
What is the itinerary of The Frontline Walk: Pyrenees Escape Route?
10 September - Travel to Barcelona under own arrangements and book accommodation for the night of 10 September individually.
11 September - Breakfast and lunch paid for individually.
After lunch on 11 September - all meals and accommodation are covered by the trek until individually paying for lunch on 15 September.
Celebratory Meal on 15 September will be paid for by the Charity.
15 September - accommodation in Barcelona should be booked and paid for individually.
16 September - depart Barcelona under own arrangements.
What elevation will we reach on the trek?
We will reach an elevation of 2367m on day 3 of the trek. That's nearly double the height of the U.K.'s tallest mountain, Ben Nevis!
How difficult is the trek?
The trek is rated as a moderately difficult. Moderate treks usually entail 4-8 hours of walking in a day with some steep ascents and descents. A good level of fitness and stamina is required, alongside a determined approach and a total commitment to training. Our training plan will help you prepare for the difficulty of the trek, however we recommend having a good baseline of fitness in order to complete the trek in its entirety.
What route will we walk?
The exact route varies each year and will be released closer to the Walk. You can see the route outline by clicking on the specific tab above.
What type of travel insurance do I need?
Your insurance must cover medical emergencies, evacuation and repatriation.
How far will we walk each day?
The challenge of the route lays more in its elevation than its distance. However the route will still cover a the total distance of 57km with each walking day between 1.6km-17.5km.
Where do we meet?
We meet up at the Estacio des Autobusos - Carrer d' Alí bei 80, 08013, Barcelona at 0930 hrs on 11 September 2024. You are responsible for arranging and paying for your travel to Barcelona.
Where do we return to?
You will be transferred back to a central point in Barcelona from where you will make your own travel arrangements to go to your hotel/accommodation.
What are the timings of the Walk?
Once registered, we will suggest flights for arrival.
Specific timings for each walking day will be confirmed on The Frontline Walk, as they are subject to change dependent on weather. However we can confirm it will be an early start each day.
What is included in the cost?
Only the arrangements on the trek itself from departure from Barcelona on 11 September until returning to Barcelona on 15 September - you are responsible for arranging your own flights to/from Barcelona and accommodation on the nights of 10 September and 15 September.
Is there an age restriction?
The minimum age is 18 for the Frontline Walk. There is no upper age limit, but if you are over 65 at the start of the Walk you will need a doctor’s note from your GP confirming you are fit and healthy and there is no medical reason that you should not take part in the Walk.
Do I need medical authorisation to take part in the walk?
If you will be over the age of 65 on the first day of the walk you will need to get your GP to confirm you are able to take part.
You are also required to complete a thorough medical questionnaire which will be assessed confidentially be our medical team. If something is flagged by the medical team, you may require a doctors note to take part.
Fundraising
What is the fundraising target and when is it due?
The total fundraising target is £2,200 and the deadline is the 31st September 2024.
You must have raised £550 of this by the 30th June 2024 to confirm your spot on the event.
Why do I need to have raised £550 by the 30th June?
The Army Benevolent Fund covers expenses such as accommodation and food, plus other costs such as medical cover and support staff. We ask you to have raised £550 by the 30th June to ensure these costs are covered.
What happens if I do not reach £550 by the 30th June?
Unfortunately, you will not be able to take part.
What happens if I do not reach the minimum sponsorship target?
We will do everything we can to help you raise the minimum sponsorship but failure to do so may prevent you from taking part in future events for the Army Benevolent Fund.
Is Gift Aid included in my sponsorship target?
Gift Aid is not included in minimum sponsorship targets.
Can we fundraise jointly as a team?
Yes, absolutely – it can make your fundraising target easier to meet if you fundraise together. You can even have a team fundraising page. Just remember that the sponsorship target is per person, so if your individual target is £2,200 and you fundraise as a pair, you’ll need to raise £4,400 together.
How do I apply for matched funding from my employer?
Many companies will match up to 100% of the donations you collect. Each company has a different policy and so please contact your HR or CSR teams to find out more.
Can you supply Charity materials to help with fundraising?
Yes, simply visit events.armybenevolentfund.org/fundraising-resources to order fundraising materials.
If you still have any questions, please contact the South East office at pyrenees@armybenevolentfund.org
