3 hours
Duration
Moderate, Moderate/Hard
Difficulty
12 km
Distance
1.000m
Elevation Gain

The Peaks Quest – Tour Description

The Peaks Quest is one of our hardest trail running experience, mainly because of the hundreds of steps that you will find in the way.

This running experience starts on the 3rd highest peak of Madeira – Pico Areeiro (1818m) and crosses part of the scenic central mountain range of the island by some steep trails and lots of steps, crossing Pico das Torres (2nd highest – 1851m) by handmade tunnels, and climbing to the top of the island – Pico Ruivo (1861m).

Along the way you will find some high altitude vegetation like the heathers (Erica arborea and Erica platycodon madeirincola) and some birds that usually are always around the place like the Partridge (Alectoris rufa) and the Madeiran Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs maderensis)

The way back is made my the same trail, but always with new and unexpected views.

This is one of those places that you feel so tiny in the middle of the big mountains, and being able to run in it, it’s just priceless!


Meeting Location Pickup at Hotel / Apartment / House / Meeting Point
Meeting Time The pickup start at 8:30am and will be scheduled individually
Included Personal Accidents and Liability Insurances   Photos Pick up / Drop off    Certified Guide
Not Included Meals   Running gear
Recommended gear
  • Running Shoes (trail)
  • Running Backpack or Belt
  • Water and Snacks
  • Windstopper or Waterproof Jacket (winter)
  • Headlamp

The Peaks Quest Running Tour

Additional Information

The track is a 12km long and about 1.000m elevation gain/loss. The terrain is made mostly of rocky paved parts, dirt and lots of steps.

In The Peaks Quest tour you will push hard through the steps, you will sweat a lot, but in the end we’re pretty sure you will say it worths it!

If you want less elevation gain, you can have a look at Fanal Ancient Forest Running Tour or The Red Coast Running Tour.

 Car Trip (from Funchal) – 45 minutes

Start Point – Pico Areeiro

6km down/up trail with steps

Top of Pico Ruivo

6km down/up trail with steps (same way back)

End Point – Pico Areeiro

 Car Trip (to Funchal) – 45 minutes

The Peaks Quest Running Tour
The Peaks Quest Running Tour
The Peaks Quest Running Tour
The Peaks Quest Running Tour
The Peaks Quest Running Tour
The Peaks Quest Running Tour
The Peaks Quest Running Tour
The Peaks Quest Running Tour
The Peaks Quest Running Tour
The Peaks Quest Running Tour
The Peaks Quest Running Tour
The Peaks Quest Running Tour
The Peaks Quest Running Tour
The Peaks Quest Running Tour
The Peaks Quest Running Tour
The Peaks Quest Running Tour
The Peaks Quest Running Tour

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