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This short but demanding hike crosses an exceptional range of São Jorge’s landscapes within just 5.5 km.
Descend from the high-altitude environment of Serra do Topo through wetlands, watercourses and steep coastal terrain before reaching the protected microclimate of Fajã dos Vimes.
The route also follows an old path once essential to local communities, offering insight into how people traditionally moved between coastal settlements and the island’s agricultural highlands.
Fajã dos Vimes gives the experience a distinctive cultural finish, with locally produced coffee and traditional handicrafts still forming part of community life.
A certified nature guide with a university degree in Environmental Sciences accompanies the hike, providing insight into the island’s ecology, geology and cultural landscape.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will contact you after the booking to arrange the pick up details.
What to expect
Begin at altitude and descend almost 700 metres through a remarkable succession of landscapes, from high-altitude wetlands and mountain plateaus to steep coastal slopes and the sheltered environment of the fajãs. Along the way, cross permanent streams, freshwater springs and changing microclimates that reveal the ecological diversity of the island.
Follow an ancient route once used by local communities to connect Fajã dos Vimes with agricultural land, firewood collection areas and the higher interior of São Jorge.
The trail ends at Fajã dos Vimes, a small coastal community known for its locally grown coffee, traditional handicrafts and quilts. Learn about the fajã’s agricultural traditions and, when conditions allow, finish with a refreshing swim in the sea.
The linear trail covers 5.5 km, with around 2 hours of walking and a total activity duration of approximately 3 hours.
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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