Pico Ruivo and Achada do Teixeira PR1 and 2 Trail Hike

7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 1 more

- Visit and explore the highest point in Madeira and 2nd highest in Portugal
- Walk at your own pace with a fixed schedule
- No hassle with transportation and parking fees or logistics
- Local driver will provide much information about not only the hike, but the Island.
- Assistance during the hike

What's Included

Hike and Map Explanation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick up and drop of at the accommodation***
Meals
Forest Fee is applied

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up locations will be the same as the drop of locations. Pick up is available in most places within the cities of Funchal, Caniço, Santa Cruz, Machico. If there is a road/location that we cant access by car, we will send a walking distance location to meet. If you are located in other areas that are not included in the pick up areas, we can still arrange a meeting place and meet at a parking lot, shopping center, etc.

What to expect

Travelers will explore the 2nd highest mountain in Portugal - Pico Ruivo - on an astonishing and popular trail with over 200 years.
Guests will start a hike on the trail PR1.2 from Achada do Teixeira parking lot to Pico Ruivo. This will last for 4 hours, providing guests with enough time to hike to the 2nd highest mountain in Portugal and return.
The total distance is 5 km (about 2.5km up + 2.5km down).
The elevation gain is about 250 metres.
Its a Sel-Guided hike, so you will receive a map and hike explanation and a schedule for the pick up.
At the end of the trail, guests will encounter a restaurant called Mountain Spot Cafe, where drinks and meals are available.
There will also be WC available for guests or not guests of the restaurant, with a cost of 0.5cent.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Asthma
Supplied by Do It Madeira

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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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