PR1 - Vereda do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (One Way)

PR1 (Vereda do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (One Way)) permit - frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to hike PR1 (Vereda do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (One Way)) in Madeira?

Yes. Since December 2025 every classified trail on Madeira and Porto Santo needs a reservation, and PR1 (Vereda do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (One Way)) is one of them. Non-resident visitors pay the permit fee; Madeira residents and other eligible groups are exempt from the fee but still need to register and reserve a time slot.

How much does the PR1 hiking permit cost?

The PR1 (Vereda do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (One Way)) permit is 10.50 EUR per non-resident visitor at the single-trail rate. Madeira residents and other eligible groups are exempt from the fee. The permit fee is paid to the Madeira government; the trail itself is free to walk once you hold a valid permit.

How hard is PR1 (Vereda do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (One Way)) and how long does it take?

PR1 (Vereda do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (One Way)) is graded moderate, about 5.6 km, 460 m of ascent. It starts at Pico do Areeiro and ends at Pico Ruivo.

What time can I start PR1?

You reserve a specific 30-minute time slot and may not begin before your booked start time. Time slots run through the day, so pick the one that suits your plan.

How do I book a permit for PR1 (Vereda do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (One Way))?

Check live time-slot availability for PR1 (Vereda do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (One Way)) on madeira.fun/hiking, then reserve on the official IFCN Simplifica portal. madeira.fun tracks availability across the whole calendar and can handle the government reservation for you.

Is PR1 (Vereda do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (One Way)) closed?

PR1 (Vereda do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (One Way)) is temporarily closed 21 to 22 September 2026: Trail maintenance (source: IFCN). No permits are issued for closed days; on all other dates the trail is open as usual and permits can be booked normally.

Permit availability for PR1 (Vereda do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (One Way))

Current observed availability

• Earliest open date: Sun, 27 Sept at 15:30
• Open days in the next 14: 6 of 14
• Current booking pressure: very high (8.9 out of 10)
• Last checked: 19 Sept, 05:40 (Madeira local time)

Official rule

A paid IFCN permit is required (10.50 EUR per non-resident visitor, single-trail rate; Madeira residents and other eligible groups are exempt from the fee). You reserve a specific 30-minute time slot and may not start before your booked time.

Madeira Fun recommendation

Reserve as soon as your dates are set. PR1 (Vereda do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (One Way)) is under heavy booking pressure and near-term slots go quickly.

Trails with more availability right now: PR19 Caminho Real do Paul do Mar, PR21 Caminho do Norte, PR5 Vereda das Funduras.

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