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Day hike from Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo in Madeira

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Join Luis, a certified guide, on this exciting hike which connects the two highest points of Madeira's main island and offers beautiful panoramic views.

Group

1/2 Day

All year

High

Intermediate


Highlights

  • Panoramic views of Madeira's stunning main island
  • A certified guide to tell you about Madeira's unique history, flora and fauna
  • Get a workout in with this demanding hike

Description

Join me on this intense hike which connects the two highest points of Madeira, Pico do Areeiro (1,818 m) and Pico Ruivo (1,861 m).

On this thrilling journey we’ll pass by steep slopes, tunnels, belvederes, and breathtaking scenery. The incredible beauty of the island can be best appreciated from high up.

Your knowledgeable guide will educate you about the fascinating history of Madeira as well as the diverse flora and fauna you’ll encounter on the island.

This strenuous 12km hike is estimated to take 5 hours. It is recommended for people with a good level of fitness and who are not afraid of heights.

Book now and come fall in love with Madeira from its highest peaks. 

For an easier hike in Madeira, check out this one to the Caldeirão Verde lake or this one to the 25 Fontes waterfalls.

Price includes

  • Guiding fee
  • Personal insurance
  • Transportation start and back

Details

More info

Hikes are available on a daily basis.

Meeting point

Pickup between Santana, Machico, Santa Cruz and Funchal. Outside of those areas: 10 Euro fee for pickup.

About the guide

Guide profile image

Luis

Hiking Guide

I am a certified hiking guide, trail running and sky running athlete. I was born and raised on the island of Madeira, Portugal, and I know all the trails here like the back of my hand.

Since I was a child, I love being in the middle of nature. Madeira Island is blessed with beautiful landscapes and a wide variety of endemic flora and fauna. I like to show you my clients the natural beauty of the island, tell them about its history and make them feel like locals, with wonderful tours, at their own pace.

As a trail running and sky running athlete, I have participated in many races of the world circuit, and I have represented the Portuguese team in European championships and World Championships several times. One of my most important results was in 2015, when I won the MIUT in Madeira115 km.

Come and enjoy the best spots in Madeira!

Languages

English


What people are saying about Explore-Share

Man

5

Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!

Maxine

5

Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.

Valeriya

5

You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.

Joshua

5

We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.

Cami

5

Patrick was a great guide. He took us on an intermediate Via Ferrata at Passo Sella. Renato was quick to respond with any outreach on the Explore-Share platform. The booking process was straightforward, and once Patrick was confirmed, all went well. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d highly recommend the platform.

 

4.8

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