Vereda do Areeiro, górski szlak między Pico do Areeiro i Pico Ruivo
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PR 1

Vereda do Areeiro

Pico do Areeiro - Pico Ruivo. Highlights: Pico do Areeiro, Pico das Torres, Pico Ruivo.

mountains and viewpoints
Distance
6.1 km (VW) / 7 km (VE)
Time
about 2 h 20 min
Difficulty
Moderate
Fee
from 10.50 EUR
Altitude
1491 - 1857 m

Announced trail closures

The IFCN has announced that this trail will be closed on the dates below. Bookings for those days usually cannot be made at all, so plan your hike around them.

Decision for today

Good to go

Status and basic weather do not show an obvious blocker. Still check IFCN/SIMplifica before starting.

  • Official status: open.
  • Weather: Good weather.

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Access and parking

Pico do Areeiro

guidance

Quick access check

Parking pointTaxi / transfer likelyPlan the return
Parking / start

A popular start with parking at the viewpoint. For the one-way trail, plan your return from Achada do Teixeira/Santana.

Coordinates for navigation

Start32.73549, -16.92880
Finish32.75873, -16.94226

Enter them into an offline map or the car's navigation before you set off: on mountain roads the signal can drop out for long stretches.

Bus / transfer

No reliable regular bus directly to the PR1 trailhead; check SIGA and consider a transfer or taxi.

Search in SIGA: Funchal, Poiso, Santana, Achada do Teixeira.

Logistics

linear trail. Start: Pico do Areeiro. End: Pico Ruivo / Achada do Teixeira.

Access plan

By car

Pico do Areeiro. Set the start point in maps and check whether parking is available in the morning and afternoon.

Without a car

Search in SIGA: Funchal, Poiso, Santana, Achada do Teixeira.

Return

This is a linear or logistically harder trail. Plan pickup, taxi or two transport legs.

Transport information is planning guidance. Confirm schedules, parking and access in official sources before you go.
Parking in Google Maps SIGA schedules

Timetables and transfer availability change seasonally; check SIGA before heading out.

Trail map

Start point and area

Porto MonizSão VicenteSantanaMachicoFunchalPonta do Sol
PR 1

Orientation point

Pico do Areeiro / Pedra Rija · start

This is an orientation point, not a full GPS trail.

Parking / access

Pico do Areeiro

A popular start with parking at the viewpoint. For the one-way trail, plan your return from Achada do Teixeira/Santana.

Elevation profile

1540-1831 m

Total ascent: 625 mTotal descent: 586 m
StartFinish

Indicative values: elevations read from a terrain model along the GPS track, not measured on the path. On rock ledges and near tunnels the model can show the slope above the trail.

EU-DEM 25 m · OpenStreetMap (ODbL)

Hike plan

Day plan for this trail

Hike

6.1 km (VW) / 7 km (VE) · about 2 h 20 min · Moderate

Conditions

Good to go. Status and basic weather do not show an obvious blocker. Still check IFCN/SIMplifica before starting.

Checklists and timing

Before you go

  • Check the current IFCN notice for this trail.
  • Save the start point and route offline.
  • Book and check the fee in SIMplifica.
  • Compare weather with IPMA/ProCiv before starting.
  • Verify wind and visibility before starting.

Gear

Offline map / saved start

Signal in mountains and valleys can be unstable.

Water and snacks

Even shorter trails can take longer due to weather and stops.

Windproof layer

On ridges, cliffs and in gusts, wind chills quickly.

Daylight

Estimated time: about 2 h 20 min. Latest reasonable start: 16:53 (60 min buffer before dark).

Data confidence

What is reliable and what to check

Trail status

IFCN live

Last read: 15/09/2026, 14:21.

Difficulty

official

Shown as official or consistent with the source label.

Map point

start

This is an orientation point, not a full GPS trail.

Access

guidance

Checked: 14/05/2026, 01:00. Confirm schedules in SIGA.

Weather now

Open-Meteo

Updated: 15/09/2026, 14:21. Refresh about every 1h.

After the hike

Where to eat nearby

Abrigo do Poiso

Poiso

4.4(4,580 reviews)Google Maps rating, checked on 25 July 2026

It sits at the Poiso junction, so you pass it every time you drive back from Areeiro to Funchal. Large free car park and a fireplace, which matters after a windy ridge.

Hours
Monday 9:00 to 18:00, other days 9:00 to 22:30
Prices
10 to 30 €
Cards:
accepted
Open in Google Maps

We checked the ratings and hours once, on the date shown, and this kind of data ages fast: confirm before you drive out. We have no agreement with these places and earn nothing on these tips.

Trail FAQ

Common questions before you go

Is the trail currently available?

Open. Trail status and weather can change quickly. Before you go, check IFCN, SIMplifica, IPMA/ProCiv and local signage.

How long does the hike take?

Roughly 2 h 20 min at a calm pace without longer breaks. Add time for photos and rest.

How much does entry cost?

Entry costs €10.50 for visitors over 12. Pay online in SIMplifica and keep the confirmation for checks.

Do I need to book or pay?

This trail requires booking or entry verification in SIMplifica before you start.

Where do I park and how do I get there?

Pico do Areeiro. No reliable regular bus directly to the PR1 trailhead; check SIGA and consider a transfer or taxi.

Is this a good trail with a dog?

check dog rules. May be possible with a dog, but check current rules, weather and passages.

Trail profile

Who it suits and what to watch

Best for

Scenic mountain trail, good in stable weather.

scenicexposure

With dog

check dog rules

May be possible with a dog, but check current rules, weather and passages.

Risks

  • Avoid in strong wind, low visibility or icy ridge conditions.