Ribeiro Frio intermediate run

Highlights

  • This is a medium level 20km run through one of the most beautiful trails in the Laurel forest. Beginning in Poiso we go through a zone covered by large pine trees til Chão da Lagoa. We contour Chão do Areeiro and after crossing the road, we'll enter an upward trail that ends at Pico do Areeiro. From this peak, we can observe the Pico Ruivo, Paul da Serra and all the central mountain massif of Madeira.The descent is made through Chão do Areeiro and Cabeço da Lenha. From here we'll go down by Levada do Blandy passing through Cabeço da Lenha. The descent at Ribeiro Frio is made by a technical trail inside of Laurel Forest heading at Balcões. Following the course, we'll visit a trout vivarium. The ascent is made by Chão das Feiteiras.

Summary

This is a medium level 20km run through one of the most beautiful trails in the Laurel forest. Beginning in Poiso we go through a zone covered by large pine trees til Chão da Lagoa. We contour Chão do Areeiro and after crossing the road, we'll enter an upward trail that ends at Pico do Areeiro. From this peak, we can observe the Pico Ruivo, Paul da Serra and all the central mountain massif of Madeira.The descent is made through Chão do Areeiro and Cabeço da Lenha. From here we'll go down by Levada do Blandy passing through Cabeço da Lenha. The descent at Ribeiro Frio is made by a technical trail inside of Laurel Forest heading at Balcões. Following the course, we'll visit a trout vivarium. The ascent is made by Chão das Feiteiras.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

This is a medium level 20km run through one of the most beautiful trails in the Laurel forest. Beginning in Poiso we go through a zone covered by large pine trees til Chão da Lagoa. We contour Chão do Areeiro and after crossing the road, we'll enter an upward trail that ends at Pico do Areeiro. From this peak, we can observe the Pico Ruivo, Paul da Serra and all the central mountain massif of Madeira. The descent is made through Chão do Areeiro and Cabeço da Lenha. From here we'll go down by Levada do Blandy passing through Cabeço da Lenha. The descent at Ribeiro Frio is made by a technical trail inside of Laurel Forest heading at Balcões. Following the course, we'll visit a trout vivarium. The ascent is made by Chão das Feiteiras.

What’s included?

  • Experience Guide.

  • Insurance (as required by law).

  • A thermal blanket and a whistle.

  • A bottle of water and an energy bar.

  • Pick-up and drop-off between Caniço and Câmara de Lobos.

  • Other places Pick-up and drop-off can be arranged at the extra fee of €10.

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

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