Join Luis, a certified guide, on this beautiful hike to Madeira's highest peak, Pico Ruivo.
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1/2 Day
All year
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Intermediate
Join me on this journey to the highest peak in Madeira, Pico Ruivo (1,861m).
On our way we’ll discover breathtaking landscapes, interesting rock formations of volcanic origin, and unique flora and fauna. Upon reaching Pico Ruivo, we’ll enjoy awe-inspiring panoramic views. When the visibility is good you can get a glimpse of the rocky formation of Penha D’Águia, Serra das Funduras and Ponta de S. Lourenço on the far east of the island.
We’ll take the fastest and easiest path to Pico Ruivo. The 6km hike is of medium difficulty and will take us about 3 hours.
Book now for a thrilling ascent and to admire beautiful Madeira from its highest point.
For other great day hikes in Madeira, check out this walk by the sea on Ponta São Lourenço or this hike from Boca do Risco to Larano.
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Hiking Guide
I am a certified hiking guide, trail running and sky running athlete. I was born and raised on the island of Madeira, Portugal, and I know all the trails here like the back of my hand.
Since I was a child, I love being in the middle of nature. Madeira Island is blessed with beautiful landscapes and a wide variety of endemic flora and fauna. I like to show you my clients the natural beauty of the island, tell them about its history and make them feel like locals, with wonderful tours, at their own pace.
As a trail running and sky running athlete, I have participated in many races of the world circuit, and I have represented the Portuguese team in European championships and World Championships several times. One of my most important results was in 2015, when I won the MIUT in Madeira115 km.
Come and enjoy the best spots in Madeira!
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Man
Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!
Maxine
Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.
Valeriya
You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.
Joshua
We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.
Cami
Patrick was a great guide. He took us on an intermediate Via Ferrata at Passo Sella. Renato was quick to respond with any outreach on the Explore-Share platform. The booking process was straightforward, and once Patrick was confirmed, all went well. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d highly recommend the platform.
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