7-hour Pico Mountain Hike: Iconic Azores Adventure to Piquinho 2351 Meters
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61 Ratings
Madalena
Embark on the iconic 7-hour Pico Mountain Hike in the Azores, reaching the summit of Piquinho at 2351 meters. Perfect for those with good physical fitness, this unforgettable adventure offers insights into the volcanoes and biodiversity of the Azores.
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mountain House - It’s our pleasure to invite you to join us on an adventure to the summit of Pico Mountain! This is the most iconic and memorable experience in the Azores, ideal for those in good physical shape, even if you’ve never been mountaineering before.

Our meeting point will be at Casa da Montanha at 1200m where we’ll conduct a briefing with the entire group, go over the necessary equipment, and distribute our trackers before we embark on our roughly 7-hour journey to the peak at 2351 meters and back.

The trail is about 8km long and is entirely on volcanic rock with an average incline of 30%, offering challenging elevation changes.
In the initial segment of the trail, significant changes in breathing patterns and/or a lack of balance are warning signs, as they are indicative of the steepness and terrain type we will encounter over the next few hours on Pico Mountain, and it may suggest that the participant is not fit for the activity.

Participants over 60 years old or children under 12 are not included in the groups, please request a private activity at a different rate. All personal information must be filled out.
*The reservation is only confirmed if there are available spots at Casa da Montanha.

What's Included
  • Seguro Pessoal
  • Bast�es de Caminhada
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Fotografias e v�deos de qualidade
  • Guia Profissional e Experiente
Additional Information

This is the Azores’ most iconic and memorable adventure, suitable for those in good physical shape, even without any mountaineering experience.

A challenge that’s just right, one that will surely etch a vivid memory for a lifetime.

Join us to make the most of every moment with the assurance and encouragement that only an experienced guide can offer.

Throughout the adventure, you’ll learn more about the Azore’s volcanoes and biodiversity with the professional guides accompanying you.

Location
Mountain House
The meeting point is the Mountain House, where we must register our climb. At the Mountain House we will join the group for a briefing before the climb and to receive the hiking poles to climb. Have a big parking lot if you came by car, and toilets are available.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ariellel568
Jun 15, 2024
Awesome sunrise hike - We did the sunrise hike with Raisa and couldn’t recommend it more! She’s super friendly, fun, and knowledgeable. I was a bit worried about hiking in the dark but Raisa provided headlamps + poles and knows the mountain route perfectly, so I never felt unsafe or scared. Overall we had an amazing time.
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Journey06471843681
Jun 7, 2024
Fantastic Climb - Thank you Raisa for providing us with this unique experience that will always linger in our memories, a fantastic guide who always takes us up there with motivation and a good mood! It couldn't have been better!
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Grantem2000
Jun 5, 2024
Wonderful walk to the crater rim with an outstanding guide - Pico is a special mountain and Raisa is a special guide! The threat of thunderstorms meant we did not attempt Piquinho but walking to the crater rim was an excellent experience. Many thanks to Raisa and all in our group.
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Courtney_p
May 17, 2024
Incredible hike, incredible guide - Absolutely incredible hike and we would not have been able to do it without Raisa. An out of this world experience
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Jrrega
May 14, 2024
Unique experience - We loved the experience of climbing Pico with Raisa, she made our walk much easier and saved us from all the mishaps, an incredible guide!
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Javier
May 13, 2024
Awesome Pico Hike - Raisa was a great Guide! She was very motivating and encouraging. She knew when to push us and when to give us rest. She seemed competent and I would trust her to handle an emergency situation well! Moreover, she always knew which step to take next. Lastly, she had many interesting stories to tell and was an overall great company!
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Flowmie
May 10, 2024
It's worth it - Great trip and Raisa really puts in a lot of effort, is very accommodating to the group and is very competent. It's worth it for anyone who wants to be safe on the ascent and descent.
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Davidzz5689ip
May 9, 2024
Worthwhile tour in a breathtaking atmosphere - Great tour with a very nice guide. It was a lot of fun and you feel very safe. Although we are experienced hikers, it is much more fun with a tour guide and lots of background information.
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21inasi
Apr 30, 2024
Doable for young Beginners - The Tour was very nice. I haven't hiked before but it was doable in my opinion. The Guide was very compassionate and considerate, and she's communicative and super friendly. I would go again with her.
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Estherdq7277uv
May 31, 2024
Spectacular, exhausting and veeeery long… - The hike was spectacular and we were lucky with the weather! The guide was very friendly and talkative. He got us up and down safely. It is important to wear good shoes with a treaded sole. We had people with us who tried it in sneakers. One of them also had knee problems... They really slowed us down. It took us 11 hours. This means that the 7 hours can only be kept if everyone is properly equipped, has no pain and is sure-footed. In my opinion, this should be checked beforehand and proper shoes and pain-free joints should be made a requirement.
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