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Peaks & Pinnacles — Hiking Madeira

  • Funchal Peaks And Pinnacles Hiking Madeira
Strap on a pair of comfy kicks and take a walk on the greener side in Madeira’s mountain landscape.
Hikers and eco-enthusiasts unite for an afternoon in the mountains. Head towards the center of the island, then on foot, explore tunnels, slopes, and steep ascents and descents of the island’s stunning landscape crossing between the two highest peaks, Pico do Arieiro (1,817m) and Pico Ruivo (1,862m). On your hike, you’ll be surrounded by breathtaking scenery, including the central core of the mountains, unique plants, and a myriad of vibrant flowers in their natural habitat.

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Shore Thing Highlights

  • Explore the tunnels, slopes, and steep ascents and descents of the island’s stunning landscape on foot

  • Cross between the island’s two highest peaks, Pico do Arieiro (1,817m) and Pico Ruivo (1,862m)

  • Be surrounded by breathtaking scenery, including the central mountain core, unique plants, and a myriad of vibrant flowers in their natural habitat

  • The hike is 4.35 miles and is about 3.5 hours in duration

Need to know

  • Approximately 45-minute drive to and from the starting point

  • Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible

  • This Shore Thing is not suitable for pregnant Sailors

  • Sailors should consider their physical fitness level and medical history when determining whether this Shore Thing is appropriate

  • Please note that this Shore Thing is not recommended for Sailors with limited mobility

  • Sailors should expect to walk uphill and/or over uneven pavement

  • Sailors must wear suitable clothing and footwear for this activity (hiking, biking, trekking, rappelling, ziplining, yoga, etc.)

  • This Shore Thing is weather dependent

  • A donation will be made on behalf of your Shore Thing booking to our environmental and social impact charity partners

  • This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

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