Pico Ruivo is the highest peak on Madeira Island and the third highest in Portugal, standing at 1,861 metres in the Santana municipality. Accessible only …
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Jul 21, 2024
We did the well-known PR1 hike from Pico Areeiro to Pico Ruivo and back to Pico Areeiro (explanation on the hike can be found on the government website IFCN). The hike is wonderful, but some comment…Full review by Leen H
Jun 8, 2024
Breath taking views on the highest mountain in Madeira. There are two proms to reach this and we chose the PR1 route from Pico do Arieiro. We arrived at 9am just as the sunrise watchers were leaving.…Full review by 272nellm
May 2, 2024
The highest mountain on the island, so always good to say you made it! It seems to me there are two ways to get there. The shorter and easier route is from the carpark at Achadas do Teixeira. You cou…Full review by Richard H
Is it advisable for those that fear heights? I have no problem with hours of hiking but I have serious problems with heights . Thanks
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I would say no for fear of heights! Depends how severe your fear is but there some paths you walk along steep cliffs, and some metal stairs you climb that are very steep. I'm not …
I would say no for fear of heights! Depends how severe your fear is but there some paths you walk along steep cliffs, and some metal stairs you climb that are very steep. I'm not afraid of heights and some parts re as lily freaked me out
Heyyy Im taking a quick trip to Maderia in 2 weeks! Im planning to hike to the higest point of the island, i wanted to include the "stairway to heaven". Does anyone know where the starting point for this trail is and how long it can take, it would be nice to catch the sunrise or sun set. thanks for any help
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Thank you for your reply. Does this include the second peak as well? I'm considering adding this on as to catch both sights. Thanks Mark
Hi guys, I am trying to find out how can I get there from Funcal if I don't rent a car? is there a bus that leads close to the trail that I can hike then? Thanks everybody!
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Think your best best is a taxi to Pico Arieiro and then hike to Ruivo.
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