> Cross the entire island on foot on the Madeira Trail
> Spend your nights in comfy places surrounded by forest and mountains
> Climb Madeira's highest peak Pico Ruivo
The Madeira Trail is a 5-day trek across the Portuguese island of Madeira. This remote sub-tropical island is situated in the Atlantic Ocean, about 500 kilometres from the African continent. The hiking route runs from the east to the northwest coast of the island via a network of pathways that connect the ridges and mountain peaks. The trek includes a climb up the highest summit of Madeira, Pico Ruivo (1862m).
We created the Madeira Trail by connecting the most scenic levadas (walkways along irrigation channels) and veredas (mountain paths) to cross the island in less than one week. This trek is best suited for intermediate hikers with a good level of fitness. The route includes long stages and significant elevation gain and loss each day. It’s a demanding hike, but each night you’ll stay in comfortable accommodations surrounded by mountains. If walking through a primary cloud forest, bagging high peaks and soaking in epic ocean views are your thing, join us on the Madeira Trail!
Important Notice: Some sections of the Madeira Trail are currently inaccessible due to past forest fires and overgrown vegetation. For these parts of the route, a taxi transfer is required. These transfers will be arranged for you by our team.