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Hike to the top of Madeira’s highest peaks: Pico do Areeiro & Pico Ruivo (Half-day)

Hike to the top of Madeira’s highest peaks: Pico do Areeiro & Pico Ruivo (Half-day)
Hike to the top of Madeira’s highest peaks: Pico do Areeiro & Pico Ruivo (Half-day)
Hike to the top of Madeira’s highest peaks: Pico do Areeiro & Pico Ruivo (Half-day)
Hike to the top of Madeira’s highest peaks: Pico do Areeiro & Pico Ruivo (Half-day)

Hike to the three highest peaks in the Madeira island, Portugal (Areeiro, das Torres and Ruivo) on a challenging half-day adventure with one of our local hiking guides.

Group

1/2 Day

May - Oct

High

Intermediate


Highlights

* Follow a challenging path with breathtaking rewarding views.

* Ascend the 3 highest peaks of the island.

* Discover unique rock formations and exotic flora along the way.

Description

Follow us for a wonderful and challenging morning hike to the three highest peaks in Madeira, Portugal. Beginning at Pico do Areeiro, this beautiful hike through the central Mountain Massif that we carry out every Friday will give you outstanding views of the island and its flora and fauna. Join us!

This demanding hike, known as PR1, connects the three highest peaks of the island: Pico Areeiro (1810 m), Pico das Torres (1851 m) and Pico Ruivo (1862 m), in that order. On the last peak, you’ll be able to enjoy panoramic views of the whole island, including Curral das Freiras, Porto Santo, Desertas, and Ponta de São Lourenço, from three lookout points. We’ll go through Achada do Teixeira on our way down.

This challenging hike covers 9 kilometers that we’ll accomplish in approximately 4 hours. The whole path is covered in marvelous rock formations, high-altitude endemic vegetation and exotic birds.

So, what are you waiting for? Send your request and we’ll take you on a splendid hiking trip in Madeira that you’ll never forget! 

We also offer other hikes in the Madeira island to the Levada do Furado and Levada do Caldeirão Verde. Make sure to check them out if you are looking for more exciting options for your vacation.

Price includes

- Guiding fee

Price details

Prices are per person to join a group.


FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration
Savoy Gardens Hotel Funchal Portugal
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Hotel Madeira Funchal Portugal
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Hotel Escola Funchal Portugal
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About the guide

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Flora

Hiking Guide

FloraTravel Madeira is a Travel Agency which specializes in organising group and individual Tours in Madeira.

Our Travel Agency, whose name is a tribute to the multifaceted richness of the flora of the archipelago, aims at providing our guests with the most complete and genuine knowledge and impressions of Madeira, thus ensuring a unique and unforgettable experience.

Whether you are interested in touring for leisure or for scientific study, our team's competence, dynamism and dedication will respond to your wishes and interests, and thus contribute to the success of your tour.

Languages

Portuguese


What people are saying about Explore-Share

Man

5

Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!

Maxine

5

Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.

Valeriya

5

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Joshua

5

We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.

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5

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