Encumeada extreme run
6 h
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a hard lever trail in the mountainous massif of Madeira that passes through Curral das Freiras (Nun's Valley) and begins at Encumeada, the central zone that divides the north and the south sides of the island.
The first part of the route takes you on an accessible trail that passes through Curral Jangão and gradually ascends to Chão da Relvinha, where we'll descend til Fajã Escura.
Arriving here, we follow Fajã dos Cardos, where we'll see a trail surrounded by agricultural plantations.
This is where we start to climb til Boca das Torrinhas, a point where you can contemplate the view over Curral das Freiras. We'll return with constant ascents and descents, til Encumeada, in a rail with basaltic steps.
Pass By: Caminho Real da Encumeada PR12, Miradouro da Boca da Corrida Miradouro da Boca da Corrida / E.R. 228, Madeira Portugal
This is a hard lever trail in the mountainous massif of Madeira that passes through Curral das Freiras (Nun's Valley) and begins at Encumeada, the central zone that divides the north and the south sides of the island.
The first part of the route takes you on an accessible trail that passes through Curral Jangão and gradually ascends to Chão da Relvinha, where we'll descend til Fajã Escura.
Arriving here, we follow Fajã dos Cardos, where we'll see a trail surrounded by agricultural plantations.
This is where we start to climb til Boca das Torrinhas, a point where you can contemplate the view over Curral das Freiras. We'll return with constant ascents and descents, til Encumeada, in a rail with basaltic steps.
Pass By: Caminho Real da Encumeada PR12, Miradouro da Boca da Corrida Miradouro da Boca da Corrida / E.R. 228, Madeira Portugal
Included
- Insurance; A thermal blanket and a whistle; A bottle of water and a two energy bars.
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Sport
65%
Original
35%
Tourism
35%
Food
30%
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