Full Day Hiking Excursion up Mount Pico in Ilha de Pico, Azores

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From€65

full day

Sporty

From 10 years-old and up

Reach the top of the tallest mountain in Portugal on this full-day 8km guided hiking excursion up Pico Mountain, in the Azores!

Full Day Hiking Excursion up Mount Pico in Ilha de Pico, Azores

From€65

full day

Sporty

From 10 years-old and up

Full-day Hiking Excursion I 7 to 9 Hours

From€65

full day

Sporty

From 10 years-old and up

Practical information

Spend a wonderful day climbing Portugal's highest mountain and enjoy the incredible views from above with this full-day (7 to 9-hour) hiking excursion up Mount Pico, in the Azores!

Course of events

- 6 to 6:30 am - Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your instructor

- Equipment distribution

- Safety and activity briefing

- Start of the 7 to 9-hour hike up Mount Pico

- Around lunchtime, reach the summit

- After a break, spend the afternoon descending the mountain

- Return to the meeting point

- Equipment return and end of activity

Activity requirements

This is a moderate-level activity, and being in good physical condition is required to take part in this activity. Experience in trails with an accentuated slope is recommended.

All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

You cannot participate in this activity if you have gone diving less than 24 hours before it starts.

Special terms

The permits to Mount Pico get sold out very fast in the high season (end of May to mid September). An early booking is advised to better guarantee availability from the provider.

This activity is not recommended for pregnant or disabled people.

Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.

Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.

In case you have a drone, you must register at the ANAC website (Portuguese Civil Aviation Authority) and inform your instructor that you'll be bringing it.

There will be a fee of 10€/each for damaged hiking poles.

Meeting point:

Mountain House - Caminho Florestal nº 9 Candelária, 9950-000 Madalena, Portugal

Spoken languages:English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese

Included

Professional and Certified Mount Pico Guide
Mount Pico Natural Reserve access fee
Hiking Poles
Crampons (Winter)
Informative Manual Climb
Allianz® Personal Accident Insurance
Climbing Certificate of Achievement

Excluded

Food and water
Transportation to the meeting point

Do not forget to bring

ID card/Passport
Sunscreen
Comfortable clothes adapted to the weather (remember that at the top of the mountain the weather might be a lot colder than in the rest of the island)
Water and snacks/ Lunch
Sunglasses
Rain jacket

From€65

full day

Sporty

From 10 years-old and up

Practical information

Spend a wonderful day climbing Portugal's highest mountain and enjoy the incredible views from above with this full-day (7 to 9-hour) hiking excursion up Mount Pico, in the Azores!

Course of events

- 6 to 6:30 am - Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your instructor

- Equipment distribution

- Safety and activity briefing

- Start of the 7 to 9-hour hike up Mount Pico

- Around lunchtime, reach the summit

- After a break, spend the afternoon descending the mountain

- Return to the meeting point

- Equipment return and end of activity

Activity requirements

This is a moderate-level activity, and being in good physical condition is required to take part in this activity. Experience in trails with an accentuated slope is recommended.

All minors must be accompanied by an adult.

You cannot participate in this activity if you have gone diving less than 24 hours before it starts.

Special terms

The permits to Mount Pico get sold out very fast in the high season (end of May to mid September). An early booking is advised to better guarantee availability from the provider.

This activity is not recommended for pregnant or disabled people.

Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.

Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.

In case you have a drone, you must register at the ANAC website (Portuguese Civil Aviation Authority) and inform your instructor that you'll be bringing it.

There will be a fee of 10€/each for damaged hiking poles.

Meeting point:

Mountain House - Caminho Florestal nº 9 Candelária, 9950-000 Madalena, Portugal

Spoken languages:English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese

Included

Professional and Certified Mount Pico Guide
Mount Pico Natural Reserve access fee
Hiking Poles
Crampons (Winter)
Informative Manual Climb
Allianz® Personal Accident Insurance
Climbing Certificate of Achievement

Excluded

Food and water
Transportation to the meeting point

Do not forget to bring

ID card/Passport
Sunscreen
Comfortable clothes adapted to the weather (remember that at the top of the mountain the weather might be a lot colder than in the rest of the island)
Water and snacks/ Lunch
Sunglasses
Rain jacket

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Meeting point:

Mountain House - Caminho Florestal nº 9 Candelária, 9950-000 Madalena, Portugal

Spoken languages:English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese

Cancellation: Strict

Weather guarantee:Free rescheduling or refund if the activity must be cancelled due to bad weather.

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Mount Pico is the tallest mountain in Portugal and its peak stands tall at 2350 meters above sea level. If you are a fan of hiking and incredible views, you'll love this amazing full-day hiking excursion up Mount Pico, in the Azores. It will be a 7 to 9-hour experience, where you'll get to test your own physical condition and then enjoy the feeling of accomplishment once you complete it!

This full-day hiking excursion up Mount Pico, in the Azores, will have a starting time between 6 and 6:30 am. You'll need to meet your expert guide at Casa da Montanha (Mountain House) at that time to start prepping and setting up all the necessary equipment. Once everyone is ready, it will be time to go!

Your instructor will direct you throughout the path to the summit of Mount Pico, and by lunchtime, you should reach this wonderful spot. You will need to bring your own food and water in your backpack, and you'll get some time to take in the breathtaking views as you regain your strength for the descent. The whole experience should last 9 hours at the most, but you should set the whole day apart to be able to fully enjoy it and take a little longer if you need to.

Now, this full-day hiking excursion up Mount Pico, in the Azores, is a sportive activity, and the instructors at Tripix Azores are very clear in saying that you won't be able to take part in it if you live a sedentary life. You need to have a good physical condition, not be pregnant or have any sort of impeding disability or sickness, such as heart problems, asthma, diabetes, or vertigo. Having previous experience in steep climbing trails is also ideal.

With all this in mind, dare to take the challenge and sign up for this amazing full-day hiking excursion up Mount Pico, in the Azores, today! The effort and difficulty will be worth it once you get to look out at the world from the tallest point in Portugal.