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Vereda do Areeiro

OpenLast checked September 11, 2026

Madeira's high traverse, from the Pico do Areeiro viewpoint at 1818 m across the ridge to Pico Ruivo, the highest point on the island. IFCN publishes 6.1 km one way and three hours, and the path never drops below 1491 m, so the whole walk is on open mountain ground. Start and finish are different places, so work out the way back before you set off.

Vereda do Areeiro
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Route facts

Start and end
Pico do Areeiro → Pico Ruivo
Length
6.1 km one way
IFCN walking time
3 h
Difficulty
Medium
Route type
Point to point
Highest point
1857 m
Lowest point
1491 m
Start coordinates
32.73549, -16.92880

Figures as IFCN publishes them on the trail's own page. A row is missing where the official sheet does not state it, and IFCN publishes no cumulative elevation gain for any route.

Before you go

  • Walking a classified trail requires a paid reservation through the regional SIMplifica portal. The official trail pages list the fee as 4.50 € per visitor over 12; children of 12 and under are exempt. Book before you set off. Reserve on SIMplifica
  • This route starts and finishes in different places, so settle how you will get back before you set off.
  • The route reaches 1857 m. Cloud, wind and temperature at that height are often nothing like the coast.
  • Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo are the classic places to watch the sun come up, so check today's times before you fix a start.

Plan the day

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