This 7-summits/Al Bidya hike is a combination of two entry-level hikes, ideal for beginners and families with children.
The seven summits trail begins at the Big Flag in Fujairah then continues across seven summits or forts, representing the seven Emirates that make up the UAE. You will finish the loop where you started at the beautiful gardens, an ideal spot for a quick snack after the hike.
Following the 7-Summits, we will continue to the Al Bidyah Mosque trail. The trail starts off with a climb to a high point which offers beautiful coastal views, before following the ridge all the way to the Al Bidyah mosque which is the oldest mosque in the UAE. After a quick tour around the mosque, we will retrace our steps to the end of the trail.
N.B: Please see the tentative itinerary for this trail including scheduled dates, below. Kindly note that details such as elevation, meet up times, location, trail info etc., serve as a guide only and that ECC Adventures has the right to cancel or change these dates and itinerary as required without any prior notice.
Final details related to each event will be confirmed with those who have booked online, at least 24 hours before the start of each hike via a WhatsApp group chat created closer to the time of the hike. So, please ensure that you receive the most-up-to-date itinerary before joining the hike.
Example itinerary:
- 7:00 AM: Meet at ADNOC gas station Fujairah, convoy to trailhead
- 7:30 AM: Begin 7 summits hike
- 8:15 AM: Finish 7 Summits hike and drive to Al Bidya
- 9:15 AM: Begin Al Bidya Hike
- 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM: Finish Hike
-Exposure to sun.
-Some ascent and descent including uneven terrain and scree.
-Set trails.
- Experienced and certified mountain guide (English speaking)
- Outdoor education, Assistant Guide/s
- First Aid
- Hat
- Backpack
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- 1-2 liters of water (DEC – MAR) | 2-3 liters of water (for the rest of the months).
- Salted snacks and/or fruit for a few hours of hiking with a little extra.
- Hiking boots or trainers with good grip/not worn out.
- Shorts or comfortable hiking pants/leggings.
- T-shirt light pullover for sun protection/warmth in the morning/evening.
- Trekking poles (optional to help with balance or mitigate fatigue).
