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PR 22

Vereda do Chão dos Louros

Chão dos Louros. Highlights: Chão dos Louros, short loop, forest.

short traileasy option
Distance
1,9 km
Time
about 30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Fee
from 4,50 EUR

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.
  • Pogoda: Pogoda dobra.

Access and parking

Chão dos Louros

guidance

Quick access check

Parking pointBus possible after checkingSimpler return
Parking / start

A trail in the Chão dos Louros area above São Vicente. With the loop variant, logistics are simpler.

Bus / transfer

Look for connections to São Vicente and Chão dos Louros; confirm the last leg in SIGA or locally.

Search in SIGA: São Vicente, Chão dos Louros.

Logistics

simpler logistics. Start: Chão dos Louros. End: Chão dos Louros.

Access plan

By car

Chão dos Louros. Set the start point in maps and check whether parking is available in the morning and afternoon.

Without a car

Search in SIGA: São Vicente, Chão dos Louros.

Return

The return is simpler because the trail is a loop or usually returns the same way.

Check the exact start point, parking and access restrictions before driving.
Parking in Google Maps SIGA schedules

Logistics tip. Confirm current departures, access restrictions and parking with SIGA or locally before heading out.

Trail map

Start point and area

Porto MonizSão VicenteSantanaMachicoFunchalPonta do Sol
PR 22

Orientation point

Chão dos Louros · start

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

Parking / access

Chão dos Louros

A trail in the Chão dos Louros area above São Vicente. With the loop variant, logistics are simpler.

Hike plan

Day plan for this trail

Hike

1,9 km · about 30 min · Easy

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.

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.

Daylight

Estimated time: about 30 min. Latest reasonable start: 20:01 (45 min buffer before dark).

Data confidence

What is reliable and what to check

Trail status

IFCN live

Last read: 16/07/2026, 21:10.

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: 16/07/2026, 21:10. Refresh about every 1h.

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 30 min at a calm pace without longer breaks. Add time for photos and rest.

How much does entry cost?

Entry costs 4,50 € 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?

Chão dos Louros. Look for connections to São Vicente and Chão dos Louros; confirm the last leg in SIGA or locally.

Is this a good trail with a dog?

possible with dog. Shorter, easier trail, potentially sensible with a dog after checking local rules.

Trail profile

Who it suits and what to watch

Best for

General-purpose trail, but check status and weather before you go.

easyshort

With dog

possible with dog

Shorter, easier trail, potentially sensible with a dog after checking local rules.

Risks

  • Even with low risk, check the official IFCN status before leaving.