1-Day Pico Mountain Trek from Madalena with Summit Sunset Views

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Enjoy the breathtaking scenery on the trek up Pico Mountain
• 02 Explore volcanic pits, craters, cones, and an eruptive fissure
• 03 Wander through the only alpine habitat of the Azores
• 04 Take in summit views of Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, and Faial
• 05 Have a light meal on the mountain before watching the beautiful sunset

Go on a full-day trek to Pico, Portugal's highest volcanic mountain, from Madalena. Enjoy the breathtaking views from the summit across four islands - Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge and Faial - while exploring volcanic pits, craters, cones, an eruptive fissure, pyroclastic deposits, fumaroles, and the only alpine habitat of the Azores. The experience includes a light meal on the mountain and a beautiful sunset before the descent.

Trek through volcanic pits, craters and cones, an eruptive fissure, pyroclastic deposits and fumaroles, and wander through the only alpine habitat of the Azores.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Pico Island

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Trek to the Summit of Pico Mountain

• Meet your tour guide in Madalena and drive to the starting point of Mount Pico, the highest active volcanic mountain in Portugal, which is currently dormant.
• Begin the trek from the starting point of Mount Pico and enjoy the breathtaking scenery along the way.
• Trek through volcanic pits, craters and cones, an eruptive fissure, pyroclastic deposits and fumaroles, and wander through the only alpine habitat of the Azores.
• Arrive at the top of the mountain, enjoy a picnic lunch, and take in views of four islands in the region: Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge and Faial.
• Descend the mountain and watch the beautiful sunset.
• Travel back to your accommodation in Madalena and relax.

Total trek duration: 8 hours

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Certified Pico mountain guide
• Hiking poles
• Ascent fees
• Light meal (sandwich, cereal bar, water, juice, fruit and dried fruit)
• Insurance (personal accident and liability)

What's Not Included

• Extras

What to bring

• Hiking boots or shoes
• Warm and comfortable clothes (no jeans)
• Raincoat
• Sunscreen, hat and backpack
• Picnic lunch, if you do not choose our light meal option
• 1.5L of water
• Snacks

Know before you go

• This activity is ideal for keen walkers and is not recommended for people with knee or heart problems.
• It is essential to inform us if you have any health restrictions or if you have been diving in the last 30 hours.
• On request, children younger than 12 years can join the private tour.
• It is the responsibility of each participant to be equipped according to our recommendations.
• Mountain access can be denied to persons who are not adequately equipped.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Casa da Montanha, Madalena, Portugal

Tour start

Madalena, Portugal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.