Hiking in the mountains, enjoying the outdoors, unwinding... The perfect plan as long as you know how to find your way around and don't get lost. Learn everything you need to know to interpret a map, find your way with a compass in the heart of nature, or resolve lost situations with this orientation course, and put yourself to the test!
Orientation is a fundamental part of the knowledge that every mountaineer must have and develop. Any activity in the mountains requires a minimum level of knowledge when it comes to interpreting a map, finding your way with a compass, understanding the current situation, and visualizing your direction.
This technique will allow you to explore new routes suggested by various topoguides, learn the names of the surrounding areas, or resolve lost situations.
For one day, you can put into practice all the tricks you've learned in the Sierra de Madrid. Become an expert mountaineer!
Grupos
Duración
Dificultad
Nivel 1
Objectives:
Learn to navigate and navigate safely in the mountains using a map and compass.
Identify your position and reference points.
Contents:
- Basic concepts of cartography
- Interpretation of map elements
- Commonly used maps in the mountains
- Compasses and altimeters
- Obtaining and following bearings
Duration: 5 hours
Price: €45
INCLUDES
- Support materials during the theoretical session
- Technical manual
- Cartography
- Compasses
- One teacher for every 10 students maximum.
ACTIVITY CANCELLATION
See conditions at condiciones generales de actividades
Clothing appropriate for a day in the field, depending on the weather conditions. Food and drinks for 5 hours of activity.
