Pico do Areeiro from Ribeira das Cales — PR3 trail on Madeira Island
Pico do Areeiro from Ribeira das Cales — PR3 trail on Madeira Island
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Pico do Areeiro from Ribeira das Cales — PR3 trail on Madeira Island
05:12
14.7km
710m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 13, 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 5.55 km for 736 m
After 8.50 km for 661 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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82 m
Funchal Ecological Park Visitor Centre
Highlight • Rest Area
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Tip by
5.56 km
Poço da Neve (Ice House)
Highlight • Monument
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Tip by
7.35 km
Pico do Areeiro (1,818 m)
Highlight • Summit
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14.7 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.12 km
1.75 km
1.54 km
1.32 km
387 m
350 m
199 m
Surfaces
8.93 km
2.98 km
1.41 km
886 m
350 m
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Wednesday 20 May
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14°C
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Trail Reviews
Segr moderate tour of Pico do Arieiro down and up. Great rest with delicious coffee and food at a reasonable price
You have to do it ❤️🥾🥾👍🏼. First the ascent "Stairway to Heaven" and then the descent... beautiful landscapes, still impressive even in October 👍🏼. And of course, we were absolutely lucky with the weather ☀️👍🏼⛰️ what more could you want.
Today we started at the reception center of the Funchal Ecopark and then climbed the Vereda do Burro route, rated as easy, to Pico do Arieiro. It's beautiful, but not easy in my opinion. We climb through the clouds up to over 1,800 meters, sometimes over rocks, sometimes climbing steps. We left the clouds and climbed the last few meters in bright sunshine. The strenuous climb was rewarded with a stunning view. Simply amazing ⛰️
One of the most beautiful hikes I've ever done. What nature, what a spectacle.
Today was already the highest stage of the vacation, unless PR1 is still open. The climb to the summit involved more than 600 steep steps. The tour is definitely challenging! But the rewards are simply overwhelming. We were above the clouds, but the view was lacking. Yesterday, in the comments, I was talking about shedding excess weight. Mine today was my fear of heights and whether I would do the ladder to heaven. It wasn't a problem, but it was for others in the group. So, think carefully about whether to do it. Regarding PR1: According to geologists, some boulders still need to be cleared away, and then it could even reopen quite soon! Even though the tour is strenuous, you just feel free, happy, and content up there☺️⛰️💚💚