PR39
Caminho do Pico do Arieiro - Achadas da Cruz
Northwest
OpenExpert
📏 16km⏱ 8h⬆️ 600m gain⬇️ 1800m loss⭐ 4.7
A full-day epic descent from Pico do Areeiro summit all the way to the isolated hamlet of Achadas da Cruz on the northwest coast. 1800m of descent through every ecosystem in Madeira. One of the island's great adventure hikes.
🎫 Book on SIMplifica: €4.50/slot →🎫 Permit & Booking
Permit Required
Book 1 day ahead via SIMplifica portal
💶 €4.50 per person🆓 Madeira residents exempt
🌦️ Current Conditions
👥
Crowds
Low
🌿
Mud
Moderate
🌬️
Exposure
Minimal
🔦
Tunnels
None
Last verified 49 days ago
📅 7-Day Forecast
Loading weather at trail coordinates...
🗺️ Route Map
🚗 Parking & Access
🅿️ Pico do Areeiro - start here, arrange transport from Achadas da Cruz
Fills by:07:30 in summer
Overflow:Limited roadside
Note:Expert hikers only; very long day - start early
Approximate drive time from Funchal: ~1h 15min from Funchal
🎒 What to Bring
💧
3L+ water
8h hike. Drink before you feel thirsty.
🧴
Sun cream + hat
Strong UV year-round, even on overcast days
🥪
Packed lunch + snacks
8h on trail. No cafés en route.
🥾
Hiking boots
Moderate mud. Sneakers not recommended.
🩹
First aid kit
expert trail with remote sections
📱
Offline map downloaded
Mobile signal drops on high trails
🎫
Screenshot permit confirmation
No signal at trailhead. Save offline before leaving.