Walks
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PR1 - Vereda do Areeiro
Conditioned Distance: VN 7,4km and VS 8,7km Degree of dificulty: Moderate(Obs. The western part of this footpath is accessible only through the tunnels.The eastern part of this trail through Pico das Torres remains closed). This 7km walk has a duration of about 3.30 hours and c...Read more -
PR1.1 - Vereda da Ilha
Distance: 8.2 Km Degree of dificulty: ModerateRead more
This walk has a duration of 3 hours, begins with a relatively short ascent to the highest summit of Madeira, Pico Ruivo, from where it begins a long and almost continuous descent to the village of Ilha. -
PR1.2 - Vereda do Pico Ruivo
Distance: 2,8 Km (+ 2,8 Km return) Degree of dificulty: ModerateRead more
This trail of 2,8km an d duration of 1.30 hours allows you to get to the highest summit of the island, Pico Ruivo. The trail climbs along the ridge that separates the cliffs of Faial and those of Santana. -
PR1.3 - Vereda da Encumeada
Distance: 11,2 Km Degree of dificulty: ModerateRead more
This energetic ridge walk begins just below Pico Ruivo, the highest summit, and heads west, high above steep, wooded slopes to the mountain pass at Encumeada. -
PR 2 - Vereda do Urzal
Distance: 10,3 Km Degree of dificulty: ModerateRead more
This trail starts at Fajã dos Cardos, located in the parish of Curral das Freiras and follows an ancient path, once used by residents to connect the south and the north coast of Madeira Island.
