Vereda do Pico Grande

Vereda do Pico Grande is a difficult vereda (footpath) trail near Câmara de Lobos in the south of Madeira. The route is 1.2 km to a dead end and back the same way, 2.4 km in all, from PR 12 junction to Pico Grande summit. Allow about 1 h 45 min (2 h 10 min at an easy pace). No permit is needed.

2.4 km there and back · about 1 h 45 min · Difficult · No permit

Today's Trail Score (Sun, Oct 18): 29 out of 100, Terrible.

Trail facts

Distance
1.2 km to a dead end and back the same way, 2.4 km in all
Time
Easy 2 h 10 min · Avg 1 h 45 min · Fast 1 h 15 min
Difficulty
Difficult
Area
Câmara de Lobos, the south of Madeira
Start
PR 12 junction
End
Pico Grande summit (dead end: walk back the same way)
Elevation
302 m up, 0 m down, 1,268 to 1,613 m
Route Registry code
VER 518
Permit
Not needed
Status
Unverified
Safety
The trailhead is reachable only on foot: via PR 12 - Caminho Real da Encumeada (from Boca da Corrida) or via the Vereda da Fajã Escura. Plan the approach as part of the day.
Safety
The final section climbs steeply to the summit block; sure footing and dry conditions are essential.
Safety
The spur dead-ends at the summit: walk back the way you came.

About this trail

The summit spur of Pico Grande (1,654 m): a short, steep vereda climbing from the PR 12 ridge path to one of the great viewpoints of the central mountains. The spur itself is brief; reaching its trailhead is a hike in its own right.

Questions about Vereda do Pico Grande

Do I need a permit for Vereda do Pico Grande?
No. It is not a classified PR trail, so no permit is needed.
Where does Vereda do Pico Grande start?
It starts at PR 12 junction.
How long does Vereda do Pico Grande take?
About 1 h 45 min at an average pace and 2 h 10 min at an easy pace, for 1.2 km to a dead end and back the same way, 2.4 km in all.

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Sunrise and sunset on this trail

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

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