Description
This walk 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.
Along the way, we find various caves dug out of the volcanic tuff where the cattle took refuge and which served as shelter for the shepherds; we can also see various birds, some of the more important ones being species restricted to Macaronesia, the canary (Serinus canaria), Berthelot’s pipit (Anthus berthelottii madeirensis) and the plain swift (Apus unicolor), as well as other subspecies found only in the Madeira archipelago: the Madeira rock sparrow (Petronia petronia madeirensis), chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs madeirensis), and the firecrest (Regulus ignicapillus madeirensis).
For those who enjoy plants, this area is known as a high-altitude heath and is marked by the presence of various endemisms of Madeira, which include the Madeira violet (Viola paradoxa), Madeira grey heather (Erica madeirensis), the rock orchid (Orchis scopolorum), and the Madeira kidney (Anthyllis lemanniana).
Near the Pico Ruivo shelter, you will find footpath PR 1.2, which leads to Achada do Teixeira. At Achada do Teixeira you can see “Homem em pé” (Standing Man), a basalt rock formation found on the way down the slope after you pass the shelter at Achada do Teixeira.
Duration: Full Day (09H to 17H)
Walking Time: 5H
Distance: 10Km
Difficulty: Difficult
SENSATION DETAILS
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For lovers of:
Culture and a View.
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Risk level:
High
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Duration:
08:00 Hours
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GPS Location:
Lat:32.6600368N Long:16.9596901W
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Meeting point:
At your Accommodation (Funchal)
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Translator:
Human
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Translation for:
English, Portuguese
USEFUL INFORMATION
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Customers:
Babies do not count
Minimum: 11
Maximum: No max limit
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Children:
Allowed Up to the age of 12
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Babies:
Allowed Up to the age of 3
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Reservation:
Automatic
PRICES (PER PERSON)
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Adults:
42.36 €
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Children:
20.00 €
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Babies:
20.00 €
PAYMENT TO PROVIDER
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Pays accepted:
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Vouchers accept:
Paper or Electronic
DETAILED START TIMES (2024)
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Month(s)
January - December
Hour(s)
09:00h
DETAILED START TIMES (2025)
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