Mount Pico Guided Climb – Summit Portugal’s Highest Peak
Overview
Our guides are all professional and Certified Pico Mountain Guides with experience in High Altitude Mountains and belonging to AGMA – Association of Azores Mountain Guides.
The guide will constantly monitor your well-being during the climb by watching you and speaking with you and being ready to act if necessary.
You will be aware of the interesting facts about the Volcano formation and its geology, fauna and flora, always with good mood and motivation from the most experienced guides of the island.
Be ready for the best day of your trip !
Cancellation Policy: After booking we will send you our Cancellation Policy. We can be flexible in different situations.
What's Included
- Mount Pico Natural Reserve access fee
- Climbing Certificate of Achievement
- Allianz® Personal Accident Insurance
- Hiking poles
- Professional & Certified Mount Pico Guide
- Meals
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting Location
Caminho Florestal nº 9 Candelária
9950-000 Madalena, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
This mountaineering activity is a challenging climb, but very rewarding experience!
The difficulty is medium to high degree, depending on how is your physical preparation and coordination. Active people should not miss this adventure!
The ascent of Mount Pico start around 7am and an average duration between 7/9 hours, depending on the pace of the group and weather conditions. The steep and irregular trail is composed between solidified lava flows and scramble rocks, has 4km distance and 1100mt of elevation from the starting point at Casa da Montanha (1230mt altitude) to the top of Mount Pico - Piquinho (2351mt altitude), covering the full climb on 8km distance and an accumulated elevation of 2200mt.
Our Certified Pico Mountain Guides will lead you by the best track possible ensuring the most safety and enjoyable activity for you, with all the information about the geology and biodiversity of the volcano.
It is also important to understand the climb depends on 3 meteorological factors: Wind direction and intensity + Cloud altitude levels + Rain forecasts.
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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.
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-275106P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Mount Pico Natural Reserve access fee.
- Climbing Certificate of Achievement.
- Allianz® Personal Accident Insurance.
- Hiking poles.
- Professional & Certified Mount Pico Guide.
- Meals.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
This adventure requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. This adventure requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mount Pico Guided Climb – Summit Portugal’s Highest Peak is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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.
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mount Pico Guided Climb – Summit Portugal’s Highest Peak will be included in your confirmation email from Top10Adventures®. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Mount Pico Natural Reserve access fee
- Climbing Certificate of Achievement
- Allianz® Personal Accident Insurance
- Hiking poles
- Professional & Certified Mount Pico Guide
- Meals
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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.
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
