Refugio Pico Ruivo, Pico Ruivo and Pico do Arieiro from Ribeiro Frio (Pico do Areiro-Pico Ruivo-Pico do Areiro), Madeira Island
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 9.25 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,517 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Difficult
- Elevation loss
- 3,517 ft
- Max elevation
- 6,055 ft
- TrailRank
- 49
- Min elevation
- 4,912 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Moving time
- 3 hours 32 minutes
- Time
- 6 hours 56 minutes
- Coordinates
- 2224
- Uploaded
- April 11, 2024
- Recorded
- April 2024
near Ribeiro Frio, Madeira (Portugal)
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Itinerary description
Arrive before sunrise to experience a serene sunrise at Pico do Areiro. There are 2 parking lots - one is farther away. If you are driving from Funchal, then be wary of the GPS directions as it will yake you through some extremely steep climbs that are unsuitable for low-end saloon cars. Use the ER103 to reach the starting point.
The trail is extremely scenic and doesn't involve technicals. However, there are many steep climbs. Note that this is a well laid out trail with railings for almost 90% of the track.
In April, mid week, the hiking traffic is super high, and this requires a lot of stop and pass for oncoming fellow hikers. Recommended to carry hiking poles and plenty of water. Mobile network works across the trail. Note that it gets super hot by 10.30-11.00am.
Loop trail from Ribeiro Frio passing through:
- Miradouro Ninho da Manta (1.6 km)
- Pico do Gato (2.9 km)
- Refugio Pico Ruivo (6.6 km)
- Pico Ruivo (7.2 km)
- Mirador Pedra Rija (12.5 km)
- Pico do Arieiro (13.7 km)
The trail is extremely scenic and doesn't involve technicals. However, there are many steep climbs. Note that this is a well laid out trail with railings for almost 90% of the track.
In April, mid week, the hiking traffic is super high, and this requires a lot of stop and pass for oncoming fellow hikers. Recommended to carry hiking poles and plenty of water. Mobile network works across the trail. Note that it gets super hot by 10.30-11.00am.
Loop trail from Ribeiro Frio passing through:
- Miradouro Ninho da Manta (1.6 km)
- Pico do Gato (2.9 km)
- Refugio Pico Ruivo (6.6 km)
- Pico Ruivo (7.2 km)
- Mirador Pedra Rija (12.5 km)
- Pico do Arieiro (13.7 km)
Waypoints
Intersection
5,545 ft
Car park
Panorama
Waypoint
Mountain hut
Summit
Flora
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