Trailrunning Funchal Camara De Lobos Machico Porto Moniz Ribeira Brava Santa Cruz Sao Vicente Calheta Santana

Trailrunning

Because of the different and changing subsoil trailrun doesn´t only mean to improve your condition but also the ability to coordinate and concentrate.

In our program of varied guided trails there will be the right tour for everyone. We are offering short trails with a small elevation gain for beginners and also exhausting trails for advanced runners. Certainly we are always taking care of the condition of our participants.

Price:

Person Service Price
Person Easy Trail 50,- Euro
Person Medium - hard Trail from 55,- Euro
Person Private Tour from 50,- Euro
  • Daily
  • Group tours from Monday to Saturday
  • Private tour on Sunday and on request
  • Free transfer from Funchal and Caniço, other places on request

Detailed description:

Monday:

The green levada (easy trail):

This trail leads us from Poiso (1,412m) to Ribeiro Frio (900m). After a detour to the "Balçoes" lookout point, from which you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Madeiran mountains, it's about 5km through the laurel forest along the wild and romantic "Levada do Furado". Return to the starting point along an old levada and a stone path.

Distance: approx. 15km, altitude difference: up to 500m, duration: approx. 2 hours

Price: € 50,-

 

Tuesday:

Folhadals Hidden Treasures (medium trail):

From Encumeada we walk along a levada through the laurel forest. We cross two tunnels and pass several waterfalls. Then it goes up a path with many steps. Fantastic views of the São Vicente valley, the surrounding mountains and the Atlantic await you here.

Distance: approx. 18 km, ascent: approx. 700 m, duration: approx. 3 hours

Price: € 55,-

 

Wednesday:

The peaks (difficult trail):

This tour goes from the third highest mountain in Madeira, the Pico Arieiro (1,818m) to the highest peak, the Pico Ruivo (1,861m) and back again. A number of meters in altitude have to be overcome, sometimes over many steps. The fantastic views of Madeira's mountains will reward you for the effort on this tour.

Distance: approx. 12 km, ascent: approx. 1,000 m, duration: approx. 3 hours

Price: € 55,-

 

Thursday:

The Eastern Cape (easy trail):

This trail takes us across the Ponta São Lourenço peninsula to the eastern tip of Madeira. On the way you can enjoy unique views of the wild and romantic coast of Madeira, bizarre rock formations in the sea and the neighboring islands of Desertas and Porto Santo. Halfway through the route, a bay invites you to take a refreshing dip in the sea.

Distance: approx. 9 km, ascent: approx. 500 m, duration: approx. 2 hours

Price: € 50,-

 

Friday:

From the sea to the mountain (difficult trail):

From Porto da Cruz it's 900m uphill to the Levada do Furado. There it goes 4km through the laurel forest and jungle-like vegetation to Portela. You return to the starting point via a partially slippery forest trail and along a riverside path. On this tour you will experience the best of Madeira: sea, mountains, forest and again and again great panoramic views.

Distance: approx. 28km, altitude gain: approx.1,000m, duration: approx. 4-5 hours

Price: € 60,-

 

Saturday:

The fairy tale forest Fanal (easy - moderate trail):

From Curral Falso (850m) it goes gently up to Fanal (1,150m), where the oldest and largest laurel forests on the island are. This place has something mystical about it and is therefore often referred to as the "fairy tale forest of Madeira". Along the Levada dos Cedros it goes back to the viewpoint. On the way you can expect grazing cows and great viewpoints of valleys and the sea deep below you.

Distance: approx. 15 km, ascent: approx. 500 m, duration: approx. 3 hours

Price: € 60,-

 

Private tours:

With the private tours you can decide for yourself when, where, how long and how fast you want to run. In addition to the above-mentioned trails for groups, we also offer a large number of other trails in all levels of difficulty, so that you can undertake a tour tailored to your level of fitness and experience.

Price: from € 50, -

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