Peak to Peak Sunrise Hike
Pico do Areiro to Pico Ruivo
QUICK DETAILS:
DURATION: 8 HOURS
DISTANCE: 11 KM
DIFFICULTY: MODERATE
START TIME: EARLY MORNING (BEFORE SUNRISE)
Embark on Madeira’s most iconic hiking experience — the Peak to Peak trail linking Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo. Starting before dawn, you’ll set out to catch the first light from the island’s third-highest summit, with sunrise painting the volcanic ridges in gold.
This demanding 11 km one-way hike takes you across narrow ridgelines, through hand-carved tunnels, and over countless staircases that test your endurance and reward your effort at every turn. With an early start, you’ll beat the crowds and experience the island’s wild beauty in near solitude.
Led by certified local guides, this is more than a hike — it’s an achievement. Reaching Madeira’s highest point, surrounded by clouds and silence, is a moment every adventurer should experience once in a lifetime.
Highlights:
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Hike Madeira’s world-famous PR1 trail from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo
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Watch sunrise from one of Europe’s most spectacular mountain viewpoints
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Cross volcanic ridges, tunnels, and dramatic staircases
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Experience a challenging but rewarding 11 km one-way trek
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Enjoy expert guidance, transport, and small-group support throughout
Included:
- Transport in a comfortable Mercedes Benz Vito Tourer
- Pick-up / Drop-off in Funchal
- Certified Mountain Guide throughout the experience
- Headlamps, walking sticks
- Insurance as by Portuguese Law - RNAAT 820/2020









