Madeira s highest Peaks


7 to 9 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

Walk between Madeira´s highest peaks!

Starting at Pico do Areeiro, within a short distance we come upon the Ninho da Manta (Buzzard’s Nest) belvedere. From this platform one can see the valley of Fajã da Nogueira, where some Manx shearwater (Puffinus puffinnus) breed, São Roque do Faial and a large part of the Central Mountain Range.

To reach Pico Ruivo at 1862m, we must go around Pico das Torres up a steep incline of steps carved in the rock and then descend, the most difficult part of this trail being the final climb to the Shelter at Pico Ruivo. But the thought of reaching the highest point of the island is a driving force.

From the Pico Ruivo shelter, the footpath leads to Achada do Teixeira car park, where you can see “Homem em pé” (Standing Man), a basalt rock formation found on the way down the slope after you pass the shelter at Achada do Teixeira.

Inclusions

  • Certified driver and experienced mountain guide.
  • Transfer to and from walk.
  • Insurance according to Portuguese legislation

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Pico do Arieiro, E 202, Funchal, Madeira 9000-900 Portugal

The start of the walk is at Pico do Arieiro, the highest point accesible by car in Madeira with outstandig views

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Pico Ruivo, Madeira Portugal

Pico Ruivo, Madeira´s highest point at 1862m

Duration: 10 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
149andreinad
August 2020

Excelente ! La guía maravillosa. El recorrido por los picos fue increíble. Una caminata algo fuerte pero sin duda que vale la pena.

Winfried_F
March 2023

Das Land in Blüte. Berge so hoch und steil, das Wetter sehr schön, die Landsleute sehr freundlich. Schön war‘s .

Julia V
March 2022

Due to snow ( in March) roads and peaks closed for at least a week so alternative route - Lorano on North coast suggested. A pretty walk up over a ridge and excellent guide explained about plants / farming etc. good safety briefing before more exposed paths on cliffs but all good. Excellent day b...

cassjax
October 2021

We booked to do the mountain hike but the weather was so bad we were unable to do it. Disappointed but not the tour company’s fault. We drove to the top of the mountain then abandoned it and were taken to a cliff walk along to Porta la Cruz. Lovely walk and excellent knowledgable guide so it turn...

Steven B
August 2021

If you are visiting the beautiful island of Madeira and are fit enought to do so then the Pico Arierio to Pico Ruivo hike is a must do. The question is then how is it best done. We contemplated a car hire but the best way to do the hike is to avoid the trip back to the start point and instead dec...

SmilewitchProject
January 2020

I went with Nature Meetings for hike to Pico Ruivo on 17.01.20. It was quite exhaustive, even that I do hike in the mountains, but I do not regret a single drop of my sweat and I'm even thinking to do it once again in other season of the year to see how the nature changes. Views! What views are ...

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