Ready to conquer Madeira's highest peak? This trail kicks off at Miradouro do Picarouto in Santana, taking you to Pico Ruivo – towering 1,861 meters above the island. You'll get to soak up wow-factor views of rugged peaks like Pico das Torres and Pico do Areeiro along the way, plus glimpses of Penha d'Águia and the Ponta de São Lourenço rock formations. Pause at cosy shelters for a snack before continuing the climb. It's steep, but those 360° views from the summit? Pure Madeira magic.
Activities
Pico Ruivo hiking
from
£39.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French
Printed ticket only
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
- Hike to Pico Ruivo, Madeira's highest peak
- Snap shots of mountain views and landmarks
- Tackle a 9km trail with chill stops along the way
What to expect
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What's included
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What to remember
- This trail includes steep inclines and descents and is not recommended for those with vertigo or physical limitations
- The elevation ranges from 1200 metres to 1852 metres
- The trail spans approximately 9 kilometres and takes around 3.5 to 4 hours to complete
- Not suitable for expectant mothers
- Not suitable for guests with poor health
- Not suitable for guests with cardiac or respiratory problems
- Not suitable for wheelchairs
- Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
- Not suitable for families with small children
- This tour involves extensive walking with little/no rest periods
- Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
- Bring suitable footwear
- Bring money for extras or gratuities
- This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Provider
TUI PORTUGAL
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
What people say about this experience
Based on 4 reviews from verified customers
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Service
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Staff
4.8/5
Safety
4.8/5
Freddy
From Germany - June 2025Travelled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Mitarbeiter sehr freundlich und auf Sicherheit bedacht.
Zwei Berliner
From Germany - May 2025Travelled as a couple
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Abholung nicht ganz so pünktlich
Sascha und Janina
From Germany - May 2025Travelled as a couple
25 - 34 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Schöner Ausflug zum Pico Ruivo. Die Abholung vom Hotel war etwas verspätet, Die Wanderung beginnt unterhalb des Parkplatzes in ca. 1300 Metern Höhe. ...
Sand
From Germany - April 2025Solo traveller
25 - 34 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
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