PR1 - Vereda do Areeiro to Miradouro Pedra Rija (Stairway to Heaven)

PR1 (Vereda do Areeiro to Miradouro Pedra Rija (Stairway to Heaven)) permit - frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to hike PR1 (Vereda do Areeiro to Miradouro Pedra Rija (Stairway to Heaven)) in Madeira?

Yes. Since December 2025 every classified trail on Madeira and Porto Santo needs a reservation, and PR1 (Vereda do Areeiro to Miradouro Pedra Rija (Stairway to Heaven)) 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 Miradouro Pedra Rija (Stairway to Heaven)) permit is 4.50 EUR per non-resident visitor at the single-trail rate. A day pass or multi-day pass covering two or more trails can lower the per-trail cost. 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 Miradouro Pedra Rija (Stairway to Heaven)) and how long does it take?

PR1 (Vereda do Areeiro to Miradouro Pedra Rija (Stairway to Heaven)) is graded easy, about 2.4 km Out & Back (1.2 km one way).

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 Miradouro Pedra Rija (Stairway to Heaven))?

Check live time-slot availability for PR1 (Vereda do Areeiro to Miradouro Pedra Rija (Stairway to Heaven)) 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.

Permit availability for PR1 (Vereda do Areeiro to Miradouro Pedra Rija (Stairway to Heaven))

Current observed availability

• Earliest open date: Sun, 20 Sept at 13:30
• Open days in the next 14: 13 of 14
• Current booking pressure: moderate (5.9 out of 10)
• Last checked: 19 Sept, 05:36 (Madeira local time)

Official rule

A paid IFCN permit is required (4.50 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

Book a few days ahead to be safe, especially for weekend or morning slots.

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