Hike on the island highest peaks; Amazing views over the Central Mountain Massif area; Physically demanding.
With an amazing view, this hike connects two of the highest peaks of Madeira Island: Pico Ruivo (1862m) and Pico do Arieiro (1818m), hiking through the Central Mountain Massif area. This trail is very uneven therefore physically demanding. Among the climbs and descents along the trail, there is a steep climb over hundreds of steps carved into the rock as you reach Pico Ruivo, as well as a meticulous descent. This is an excellent trail for nature enthusiasts and for those who seek physical challenges. Difficulty: Hard Distance: 12km Duration: 04:30H
Difficulty: Difficult Distance: 10km Duration: 6H Highest Point: 1861 mts Lowest Point: 1542 mts Free cancellation *
Pick up & Drop off Official Mountain Guide Insurance (Required by Portuguese law)
Meals & Drinks Entry Fee 3€ per person
Meeting point at Free Pick up (Funchal / Caniço) - Exact time will be sent depending on your hotel location
The walk was certainly one of the highlights of the holiday. It was difficult with so many steps, both up and down, but with a reasonable level of fitness most could do it. I'm also not great with heights but didn't feel uncomfortable at all during the more precipitous parts due to the rope and cable barriers. Our guide was local and his English was limited. We had to listen carefully to understand what was said. Me (51) and my 21 year old daughter enjoyed the walk because of the stunning views which were a constant throughout the whole walk, but it was very busy (in July) and those going contraflow had to wait a long time to navigate the single-file sections, of which there were many. I felt we could have done with longer breaks as we didn't really have the chance to stop for a decent lunch. Oh and remember 50cent for the toilets and expect to wait a long time in the queue:-)
Remember to bring water and, for full-day hikes, enough snacks for the walk. For those with more sensitive skin, it’s important to use sunscreen. It’s also recommended to bring a windbreaker in case of rain or wind. Additionally, don’t forget to use trekking poles and good hiking shoes to ensure more safety and comfort during the trip. This experience depends on good weather conditions. If it’s canceled due to bad weather, we will offer a new date or a full refund. Also, a minimum number of people is required for the activity to take place. If the experience is canceled due to a lack of travelers, we will also offer a new date or a full refund. The tour can accommodate up to 16 travelers.
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Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance and get a full refund. Allows a full refund when canceling up to 24 hours before the activity starts. If the start time is not defined, the deadline to change or cancel the reservation will be two days before the date of travel, at 23:59 (local time of the supplier).
Activity dependant on availability confirmation. If it is unavailable, customer will be contacted with an alternative option.
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