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This route has an extension of VN 7.4km (north trail) and VS 8.7km (south trail) and has a duration of 3.30 hours connecting the two highest peaks of Madeira, it is a sensational hike, with tunnels, a few steep climbs and descents and breathtaking views of the heart of the Massif Central.


( Note: This footpath is accessible through the western part (tunnels) . The eastern part of the footpath near Pico das Torres remains closed).
 

This walk has a duration of 3 hours, begins with a relatively short ascent to the highest summit of Madeira, Pico Ruivo, from where it begins a long and almost continuous descent to the village of Ilha.

This trail of 2,8km and duration of 1.30 hours allows you to get to the highest summit of the island, Pico Ruivo.

This energetic ridge walk begins just below Pico Ruivo, the highest summit, and heads west, high above steep, wooded slopes to the mountain pass at Encumeada.

This trail starts at Fajã dos Cardos, located in the parish of Curral das Freiras and follows an ancient path, once used by residents to connect the south and the north coast of Madeira Island.

Footpath linking Pico do Areeiro and Funchal ecological Park Welcome Centre, passing through areas with typical high-altitude flora and fauna of Madeira. 

The path from Ribeira das Cales to Monte is a link between the natural mountainous environment of the Funchal Ecological park and the historic centre of the parish of Monte, with its interesting heritage of buildings.

The Poço da Neve - Casa do Barreiro route connects the built heritage, the nature and the wide Funchal city views, following largely Levada do Barreiro, on the left bank of Ribeiro de Santa Luzia valley.

This trail starts at the Portela Lookout Point, with a magnificent view of the North Coast of Madeira, and then heads towards Machico, winding its way through a mountain range where one will find the best area of Laurissilva Forest of the Southern part of the island, which is included in the European network of sites of community importance - Natura Network 2000.

Both trails begin on the regional road (E.R. 110) and go down to the Rabaçal government house. The trails diverge along two parallel ‘levadas’ located on different levels.