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Pico Alto from Monte — route PR3.1 on Madeira Island
02:49
6.05km
540m
Hiking
Hard hike. 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 2.22 km for 725 m
After 3.12 km for 725 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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271 m
Shrine of Our Lady of Monte
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1.76 km
Stairs of the Caminho Real do Monte
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2.97 km
Pico Alto
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6.05 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.35 km
1.35 km
1.00 km
963 m
254 m
137 m
Surfaces
4.31 km
1.35 km
254 m
137 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,100 m)
Lowest point (560 m)
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Wednesday 20 May
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14°C
2 %
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Trail Reviews
An out and back route from Monte to Pico Alto. We initially got the cable car up to Monte and then hiked up to the summit, the views are beautiful and it was a very quiet levada walk (we saw just two people on the trail!). The Paths are steep in places with a variety of terrain but it's a fairly easy/moderate route. Arriving bavk in Monte you can get the cable car back down or jump on the Toboggans which I highly recommend!
We started in Monte. A very steep climb. Unfortunately, the weather deteriorated shortly before Pico Alto. Thick fog made the rest of the route far too dangerous. So, we returned to Monte.