PR 3.1

Caminho Real do Monte

OpenLast checked September 11, 2026

The old royal road from Ribeira das Cales down to Monte, 4.2 km in about two hours. It descends from 1130 m to 550 m and joins the mountains to the edge of Funchal, so it continues PR 3 naturally. IFCN grades it medium.

Caminho Real do Monte
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Route facts

Start and end
Ribeira das Cales → Monte
Municipality
Funchal
Length
4.2 km one way
IFCN walking time
2 h
Difficulty
Medium
Route type
Point to point
Highest point
1130 m
Lowest point
550 m
Start coordinates
32.67669, -16.90332

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.

Plan the day

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