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Pico do Arieiro - Pico Ruivo
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85% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 8 hours
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Challenging 12km hike
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Professional multilingual guide
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Fabulous mountain views
Embark on a challenging 12km hike connecting Madeira's highest peaks, Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo, with stunning views and expert guidance.
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Featured Reviews
Viator
Jun 24
It was an amazing experience. The guide was so nice and helpful and explain a lot about what we saw. Even though there was a lot of fog in the beginning, rhe hike went wonderfully and the weather ended up being in our favour. I couldn't recommend this more. 😊😊😊
Viator
Mar 24
The tour was very well organised & the tour guide was excellent. My only disappointment was the fact they would have known the weather was awful & could have pre warned us how bad it was to allow us to cancel if needs be. Yes we’ve climbed the highest mountain in Madeira, yes we had suitable clothing for the weather but did we see anything No which the tour guides would have been aware of prior to the trip taking place.
Viator
Dec 23
Having booked the tour with viator, due to the option of having walking poles, I was most disappointed to find that they had transferred my booking to a different company without informing me! So, no walking poles were available as the company I was now with didn’t provide these.
I tend to use walking poles on the Scottish Munros, as I find that they ease the strain on my (not so young) knees, esp when descending. To be fair though, the lack of poles wasn’t the problem I thought it might have been on the walk, and actually they may have been a hindrance at some points, esp the steep steel stair cases!
The ‘new’ guide was not particularly talkative, and only twice did we stop for him to point something out. Now, all we saw all day was the inside of a cloud, so it wasn’t the panoramic views I would have hoped for, but as the weather can’t be guaranteed I had no issue with that (it just means I may have to do it again to try and get the views). Maybe on a clear day, the guide may have spent more time pointing out the sights.
However, leaving the cafe at the start of the walk, we weren’t informed we weren’t going to the very top of Pico do Areerio, but heading away on the PR1 route. If we had known that, we could have taken this in, during the 10 minute ’toilet break’ we had before beginning, so as to at least get the photo opportunity.
So while the walk was good, at no point was it unsafe, plenty of steel rods fixed into the rock with wire hand holds, and was enjoyable.
The walk is described as ‘difficult’ , but there are a few places where it is steep. I mean really steep, both ascending and descending, and we had 2 folk who turned back within 10 minutes of setting off as they didn’t seem to understand what the walk entailed.
It was an enjoyable walk, shame about the views, but such is life, but I am really disappointed with viator for not informing me that they had transferred me to a different company without any consultation.
Don’t book the tour based on having poles, you really don’t need them, as you have the handrails to help you up and down the steep bits.
Viator
Oct 23
The walk was cancelled after we arrived. It could have been called off the night before.
The alternative was only a 4 miles at the most around the cliffs.
Rest breaks were not offered before the end of the walk.
There was no walking poles offered, which was one of the reasons we booked the walk.
Viator
Sep 23
Stunning scenery. Incredible views. If you’re fit enough do it! Tour guide very knowledgeable. Prompt pick up service from hotel.
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Pico do Arieiro - Pico Ruivo
Embark on a challenging 12km hike connecting Madeira's highest peaks, Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo, with stunning views and expert guidance.
Highlights
- Stunning walk with fabulous views
- Connects two highest peaks of Madeira Islands
- Involves tunnels for added adventure
- Opportunity to see different landscapes
- Challenging walk for experienced hikers
Pickup
Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)
Pickup from All accommodation in Funchal, Camara de Lobos Canico are included in the price.
Please Note we do NOT PICKUP from Machico or Santa Cruz or Cruise port or any other location outside the above ones.
Please check your email the day before for more precise pickup times.
What to expect
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Pico do Arieiro
This 12km Challenging walk has a duration of about 5 hours and connects two of the highest peaks of Madeira Islands, this is a stunning walk, involves tunnels, and some steep ascents and descents, with fabulous views of the central core of the mountains....
30 minutes
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Pico Ruivo
Ruivo Peak (1862mts), the highest on the island of Madeira. With constant ups downs were at each point giving us a different, but, always succulent bit of landscapes.
40 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries -
Not recommended for pregnant participants
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Participants should have a high level of physical fitness
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May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Provided by Madeira Island Tours
What our experts say
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Wear sturdy hiking shoes for safety. -
Bring plenty of water to stay hydrated.
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Visit nearby Funchal for local cuisine.
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Check the weather; it can change quickly.
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Consider a light snack for energy during the hike.
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