PS PR1 - Vereda do Pico Branco e Terra Chã

PS PR1 (Vereda do Pico Branco e Terra Chã) permit - frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to hike PS PR1 (Vereda do Pico Branco e Terra Chã) in Madeira?

Yes. Since December 2025 every classified trail on Madeira and Porto Santo needs a reservation, and PS PR1 (Vereda do Pico Branco e Terra Chã) is one of them. Non-resident visitors pay the permit fee; Madeira residents, children aged 12 and under, and visitors with a disability of 60% or more are exempt from the fee but still need to register and reserve a time slot.

How much does the PS PR1 (Vereda do Pico Branco e Terra Chã) hiking permit cost?

Government permit fee: EUR 4.50 per non-resident visitor for PS PR1 (Vereda do Pico Branco e Terra Chã). Madeira residents, children aged 12 and under, and visitors with a disability of 60% or more are exempt from the fee. You pay the fee directly to the Madeira government through the PayPay link we email you after you reserve; Madeira Fun does not collect it.

What time can I start PS 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 PS PR1 (Vereda do Pico Branco e Terra Chã)?

Reserve with Madeira Fun: check live time-slot availability for PS PR1 (Vereda do Pico Branco e Terra Chã) on madeira.fun/hiking, pick your date and 30-minute time slot, and Madeira Fun places the government reservation for you. You pay the permit fee directly to the Madeira government through the PayPay link we email you. You can also reserve on the official IFCN Simplifica portal yourself.

Permit availability for PS PR1 (Vereda do Pico Branco e Terra Chã)

Current observed availability

• Earliest open date: Tue, 3 Nov at 08:00
• Open days in the next 14: 14 of 14
• Current booking pressure: very low (0.3 out of 10)
• Last checked: 3 Nov, 06:30 (Madeira local time)

Next 7 days

Madeira dates. Permits left counts places for non-resident visitors at start times that have not begun. The exact start times are on the booking page.

Official rule

A paid IFCN permit is required. Government permit fee: EUR 4.50 per non-resident visitor. Madeira residents, children aged 12 and under, and visitors with a disability of 60% or more are exempt from the fee. You reserve a specific 30-minute time slot and may not start before your booked time.

Madeira Fun recommendation

Availability is currently good, so you can usually book close to your planned date.

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