Pico Médio Granfondo — circular route on Ilha do Pico

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Madalena

Pico Médio Granfondo — circular route on Ilha do Pico

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Pico Médio Granfondo — circular route on Ilha do Pico

06:56

105km

1,600m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 14, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Área de Paisagem Protegida da Cultura da Vinha - Zona Norte

Área de Paisagem Protegida da Cultura da Vinha - Zona Oeste

Área Protegida para a Gestão de Habitats ou Espécies da Zona do Morro

Área Protegida para a Gestão de Habitats ou Espécies das Lajes do Pico

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

191 m

Church of Saint Mary Magdalene

Highlight • Religious Site

The Igreja de Santa Maria Madalena church stands above the small natural harbor of Madalena and forms the center of the town. In the immediate vicinity are various restaurants and the ferry port, from which one can translate to Fajal.

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2.31 km

View of Pico Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can easily do a nice walk here from Madalena

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5.64 km

Northern Vineyard Landscape Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

New cycle path that follows the coast parallel to the road. In addition to being a safe alternative to the main road, it is also a very scenic route, with stunning views of the coast and the island.

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10.2 km

Santa Luzia Lava Field

Highlight • Historical Site

Site entirely dedicated to explaining winemaking on Pico Island. The center has an exhibition of high interest for those who are passionate about wine. Highlight is Lajido de SantaLuzia, classified as a World Heritage Site in 2004 by UNESCO.

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35.1 km

Church of Our Lady of Help

Highlight • Religious Site

Located in the parish of Prainha, the Church of Nossa Senhora da Ajuda dates back to the 18th century. The facade is beautiful, with two bell towers and rectangular windows. …

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69.9 km

Church of the Holy Trinity

Highlight • Religious Site

Church with a highly decorated external structure, with two bell towers and a triple front portal. The first sign of a temple here dates back to 1503, with the church being rebuilt in the 19th century.

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105 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

95.9 km

7.30 km

2.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces