Pico do Arieiro
Curral das Freiras · Madeira · Portugal
Plan mountain travel at Pico do Arieiro around the viewpoint and the PR1 route, checking current IFCN access requirements.
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Scanned 27/10/2026
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Pico do Arieiro
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- Place
- Pico do Arieiro
- City
- Curral das Freiras
- Region
- Madeira
- Country
- Portugal
- Coordinates
- 32.73556, -16.92889
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Pico do Arieiro and the PR1 route
At 1,818 metres, Pico do Arieiro is a summit on Madeira, Portugal, with a clear appeal for mountain travel. Its rocky ridges provide the setting for two different choices: a stop to take in the landscape, or a longer walking route. Decide which experience you want before arranging the rest of the day. The PR1 trail begins at Pico do Areeiro and heads towards Pico Ruivo. The section as far as Pedra Rija can be walked in both directions. Beyond that viewpoint, the full route runs one way towards Pico Ruivo, so the return journey needs separate planning. A short visit and the full trail are different commitments. If the viewpoint is your priority, leave time to look across the ridges rather than treating the stop as the beginning of a through walk. If you choose the complete PR1, arrange onward travel from its far end before setting out. Consult the IFCN’s current trail notices and registration requirements before visiting. Confirm the applicable access conditions and the permitted direction of travel, then check them again close to departure. Give the mountain stop, the walking route and the journey back their own place in your plan.
Transport & route
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Costs
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Your plan
A balanced plan by day, with realistic timing, food stops and bookable experiences.
3-day planProvider-backed
Centro Freira da MadeiraCentro Freira da Madeira
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- Lunch
- Afternoon
Miradouro do Juncal
- Morning
- Lunch
- Afternoon
Poço da Neve
- Morning
- Lunch
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Weather & climate
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What to pack
A compact packing start based on destination conditions.
A warm insulating layer
A lens cloth for photo-heavy days
A charged power bank
Comfortable walking shoes
Packing cubes for a multi-day stay
A compact daypack
What to eat
Espetada
Grilled beef or pork on a skewer, seasoned with garlic, bay leaves, and olive oil, traditionally cooked over wood embers.
Bolo do Caco
Soft, round flatbread made from wheat flour, potato, and yeast, often served warm with garlic butter or cheese.
Where to eat
Boutique do Areeiro
2.1 (399)
Good to know
Currency
EUR (€)
Languages
Portuguese
Time zone
Europe/Lisbon
Plug type
Type C/F
Power
230V · 50Hz
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