Trail running tours in Madeira, Long routes, More than 20km (Full day)

Join one of our local certified guides on this challenging full-day long route trail running (more than 20km) across the postcard-pretty island of Madeira against the ideal backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean.

Group

1 Day

All year

Very high

Intermediate

Highlights

Trail run around the beautiful island of Madeira!
See amazing landscape of forests, mountains, oceans and nature reserves.
Push yourself by choosing one of the available 20km+ routes.

Description

We’ll take you on an adventurous full day trail running tour around the beautiful island of Madeira. And as we’ll traverse the idyllic landscapes of dense forests and high mountains along the coast of Atlantic Ocean, we’ll test ourselves and push our limits to complete this challenging 20kms+ run.

Located in the North Atlantic Ocean, the island of Madeira is an autonomous region of Portugal and is a popular tourist destination due to its stunning landscape, pleasant climate and fascinating culture. The island is rich in biodiversity and many parts are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

We will begin this journey by picking you from your hotel. You can choose from a variety of available routes (20km or more)– from Porto da Cruz, Santana, Portela, Poiso or Machico.

Porto da Cruz is a beautiful village situated on the Northeast Coast of the island. This trail involves running through lush Laurissilva forest, soaking in the stunning views of the mountains and the ocean.

Santana is a picturesque route involving a run through the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It also takes you through the beautiful Laurissilva Forest.

Portela is a serene path which passes through lush forests and local irrigation channels commonly know as levadas.

Poiso is a high altitude route(1400m) which takes us through two types of forests, past firewood and descends to Ribeiro Frio before ascending back to Poiso.

Machico is a historic city and also the second most populous on the island. This trail provides stunning views of the houses and buildings erected against the vast expanses of the ocean. The Pico do Facho viewpoint overlooks the beautiful city, before passing through rails and levadas.

Choose any of these routes for a truly unique experience on the beautiful island of Madeira. Book Now! And if you are looking for something more relaxed, check out this easy half-day trail running tours in Madeira.

Price includes

Guiding fee
Transportation start and back

Price details

EUR 70 per person to join a group. Individual runs cost 130 EUR. Also includes Personal Accident Insurance.

Itinerary

Day 1: Meet, run, finish!

Pick up from your hotel and run the trail. Finish!

Details

More info

Pick-up between 08:30 and 09:00.

Meeting point

Your hotel.

Equipment you will need to bring

Water bottle

Sunglasses

About the guide

Explore

Hiking Guide

Languages

Portuguese

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What people are saying about Explore-Share

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