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MIUT 60 – Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Races
09:49
57.5km
3,040m
Running
The MIUT 60 starts in the center of Boa Ventura, one of the oldest villages on the island of Madeira. From the coast, you gradually sink into the valley. The first kilometers pass quietly before the slope no longer rises seriously.
The first and main ascent of the route begins on the Urzal trail. It takes you through lush vegetation until you climb to the Torrinhas pass where a magnificent panorama awaits you. You evolve on a spectacular path that winds along a ridge and leads you to the foot of the highest point of the island: Pico Ruivo.
Your progression continues towards Pico Arieiro, recognizable by the large white ball on its summit. The spectacular path that leads you there offers breathtaking views of the peaks of the island, while taking improbable tunnels carved into the rock.
A long downhill section then begins towards Porto da Cruz. As you descend, the vegetation becomes denser and the levadas (irrigation canals) simplify your progress.
Porto da Cruz is one of the most beautiful villages on the island. Leaving it, you approach a magnificent passage that winds along impressive cliffs before emerging into the Machico Valley.
New levadas take care of bringing you back without too much effort to the heights of the village before concluding with a short descent to find the pretty seafront which marks the end of your adventure.
Last updated: June 7, 2024
Tips
Includes segments that may be dangerous
Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.
After 11.5 km for 11 m
After 16.0 km for 2.09 km
After 19.0 km for 1.19 km
After 22.0 km for 661 m
Waypoints
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15 m
Boaventura
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11.4 km
Boca das Torrinhas
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18.8 km
Pico do Gato Tunnel
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19.9 km
Ninho da Manta Viewpoint
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This observation point next to the Pousada do Pico do Areeiro was called Ninho da Manta because a common buzzard (Buteo buteo), a bird of prey, supposedly nested there. You can see the municipality of São Roque do Faial and the valley of Fajã da Nogueira, the preferred nesting site of the shearwater (Puffinus puffinus).
Likewise, from the Ninho da Manta viewpoint you can see part of the central mountain range of Madeira. The landscape is dominated by impressive rock formations that often rise above the clouds. The endemic species of the Madeira petrel (Pterodroma madeira), which is considered the most threatened lake, also nests here
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20.5 km
Pico do Areeiro (1,818 m)
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35.0 km
Viewpoint on Porto da Cruz
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47.6 km
Yellow Ridge
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57.0 km
Machico Beach
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57.5 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
25.8 km
9.19 km
8.68 km
3.69 km
3.49 km
2.79 km
2.56 km
1.40 km
Surfaces
17.8 km
12.5 km
8.80 km
8.69 km
5.09 km
3.71 km
965 m
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Tuesday 19 May
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