Hikes / PR1 – Arieiro
Self-guided
PR1 – Arieiro
Madeira’s most iconic peak-to-peak hike, with the ticket and the return transfer handled for you.
Distance
~10.4kmElevation gain
~640mDifficulty
ModerateWalking time
4–5 hTotal time
~6 hRoute type
Exposed
Tired of finding the hike overbooked? Struggling to get a transfer? We take care of all of that.
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Peak to peak in one day
01
Park & walk to the start
0.8 km15–20 minLeave your car at the lower Arieiro car park and walk up to the trailhead at Pico do Arieiro (1,818 m).02
Pico do Arieiro → Pico Ruivo
6.1 km3–3.5 hThe famous peak-to-peak path: tunnels, carved stairs and sweeping ridge views, ending at Casa de Abrigo.03
Pico Ruivo viewpoint
~0.8 km+15 min each wayA short climb to the top of Madeira (1,862 m) — the highlight of the day.04
Down to Achada do Teixeira
2.8 km45–60 minAn easy, mostly downhill finish on the Santana side. Your transfer is waiting.05
Transfer back to Arieiro
~1 h driveWe drive you back to your car. No taxi hunting, no stress.Included
Trail ticket
Full PR1 ticket with your timed slot, incl. PR1.2 to Achada do Teixeira
Full PR1 ticket with your timed slot, incl. PR1.2 to Achada do Teixeira
Transfer
Achada do Teixeira → Arieiro, back to your car
Achada do Teixeira → Arieiro, back to your car
GPX file
Full route to follow on your phone or watch
Full route to follow on your phone or watch
Booking handled
We reserve the slot and the transfer for you
We reserve the slot and the transfer for you
What to bring
Hiking footwear
Enough water for the whole day
Lunch and snacks
Windbreaker or waterproof jacket
A warm layer for the high-altitude areas
Headlamp for the tunnels
Ticket and transfer included. €45 per person.
Gallery
Images of the route
