Vereda da Terra Chã

Vereda da Terra Chã is a difficult vereda (footpath) trail near Porto Moniz in north-west Madeira. The route is 8.7 km one way, from Chão da Ribeira, near ER221 / Sítio da Terra Chã sign to Central Paúl da Serra, dirt-road junction near ER209. Allow about 3 h 55 min (4 h 55 min at an easy pace). No permit is needed.

8.7 km one way · about 3 h 55 min · Difficult · No permit

Today's Trail Score (Sun, Oct 18): 27 out of 100, Terrible.

Trail facts

Distance
8.7 km one way
Time
Easy 4 h 55 min · Avg 3 h 55 min · Fast 2 h 55 min
Difficulty
Difficult
Area
Porto Moniz, north-west Madeira
Start
Chão da Ribeira, near ER221 / Sítio da Terra Chã sign
End
Central Paúl da Serra, dirt-road junction near ER209
Elevation
1,115 m up, 142 m down, 346 to 1,471 m
Route Registry code
VER 211
Permit
Not needed
Status
Unverified
Safety
Fog, wind and rapidly changing high-plateau weather can make the upper section difficult to navigate.
Safety
The route is one way with more than 1,100 m of ascent; arrange transport and carry enough water despite the described spring.
Safety
This is Madeira island’s Terra Chã route, not Porto Santo PR1.

About this trail

A long, strenuous ascent from the wooded Chão da Ribeira valley to the open Paúl da Serra plateau, crossing a spring and high moorland terrain.

Questions about Vereda da Terra Chã

Do I need a permit for Vereda da Terra Chã?
No. It is not a classified PR trail, so no permit is needed.
Where does Vereda da Terra Chã start?
It starts at Chão da Ribeira, near ER221 / Sítio da Terra Chã sign.
How long does Vereda da Terra Chã take?
About 3 h 55 min at an average pace and 4 h 55 min at an easy pace, for 8.7 km one way.

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Sunrise and sunset on this trail

This trail has 3 sunrise spots, 2 sunset spots and 2 golden hour spots. The exact spots, seasons and times are part of the Fun Pass.

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