PR1 — Vereda do Areeiro
Restricted — accessible only between Pico do Areeiro and Pedra Rija Belvedere (km 1,2).
Briefly
PR1 Vereda do Areeiro is a 7 km moderate trail connecting Madeira’s highest peaks: Pico do Areeiro, Pico das Torres, and Pico Ruivo. It features volcanic tunnels, steep slopes, and unique high-altitude heath with endemic bird species, ending at the Casa de Abrigo do Pico Ruivo shelter.
Basic Information
Start: Pico do Areeiro Viewpoint
End: Pico Ruivo
Distance: 6.1 km
Time: 3:30 h
Altitude: 1491 m – 1857 m
Difficulty: Moderate
Entrance: €4.50 (visitors over 12) / Free for children ≤ 12
Parking: €4.00 / hour
How to Get There
What to Bring
- Appropriate footwear for the terrain
Key Points
- Access Restriction: Footpath currently accessible only between Pico do Areeiro and Pedra Rija Belvedere (km 1.2).
- Duration and Difficulty: Moderate difficulty, approximately 3:30 hours to complete.
- Entry Fee: €4.50 per visitor over 12 years via SIMplifica portal; free for children 12 and under.
- Parking: Available at €4.00 per hour near the trailhead.
Booking
Advance booking is mandatory.
Book here: SIMplifica
Madeira residents: Free entry, but booking still required.
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