Mount Pico Guided Climb – Summit Portugal’s Highest Peak
Description
Highlights
- Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
- Walking Tours
- Small Group
- Hiking Tours
- Climbing
- Photography Tours
- Top Product
- Extreme Sports
- Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
- Photo Shoots
What makes this experience special
Language guide
Portoghese, Inglese
Transfer included
Raduno al punto d'incontro
What's included
Included
- Mount Pico Natural Reserve access fee
- Climbing Certificate of Achievement
- Professional & Certified Mount Pico Guide
- Allianz® Personal Accident Insurance
- Hiking poles
Not included
- Meals
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Itinerary
- 1
Climb Mount Pico, Portugal’s highest mountain at 2,351 metres, with a professional local mountain guide. The ascent follows a steep and irregular volcanic trail from Casa da Montanha at approximately 1,230 metres to the summit, covering around 8 km round trip and approximately 1,100 metres of elevation gain. The climb usually takes around 7–9 hours, depending on the group’s pace, trail conditions and weather. The terrain includes solidified lava, volcanic rock and sections that require careful footing and scrambling, making good physical condition and coordination important. Throughout the experience, your guide manages the pace and safety of the group while sharing knowledge about Mount Pico’s volcanic geology, biodiversity and natural environment. Weather plays an essential role on Mount Pico. Wind, cloud cover and precipitation are carefully considered when assessing mountain conditions and the safe progression of the climb.
Meeting point
Useful information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Participants should not have gone diving 24 hours before the climb.
- It is mandatory to present yourself with proper mountain boots and equipment suitable for the activity. Failure to meet these requirements may result in exclusion from the climb, including by decision of the Mountain House, without the right to a refund
- All participants must be in good physical condition and have motor coordination. Please inform Tripix Azores of any physical restrictions, including issues with lower limbs, vertigo, mental health, heart problems, asthma, diabetes, pregnancy, or other health conditions.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
- More than 0 days before0% refund
Prices by age band
- Bambino5-11 anni
- Adulto12-65 anni€75
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