This is intense trail running
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- Tour Plan
- Location
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- Additional Info
What's included
- Accommmodation
- Accommodation in single twin share room
- Airport Transfers
- Breakfast
- Current Hotel Taxes and Service Charges
- GPS Tracks
- Guide(s)
- Maps
- Transfers
- Insurance
- International flights
The perfect trail island that transforms winter into summer. Imagine starting from Atlantic ocean level and go up and up all the way to heights over 1800m. Madeira makes this possible, and much more. Levadas, grassy paths, tunnels, stairs, chains, hundreds of flower types, cloud sea, adrenaline.
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
Welcome to paradise
Meeting at Funchal airport and transfer to our lovely hotel featuring a palm garden and beautiful views over the town. General info of the camp, guides presentation, tracks, trail running in Madeira and equipment tips, weather forecast.
Stairway to heaven
Today's trail will take us to another world. Jaw dropping waterfalls, hundreds of flowers, ocean views and often cloud seas, fresh air of the heights. We take unbeaten secret paths which will show the best of Funchal mountain surroundings. A culinary surprise is waiting for us back from the mountains, and we finish the day near the ocean shore, enjoying a locally crafted cold beer.
Trail 24km, 1400m D+, 1600m D-
This is a trail length suggestion which can be modified according to your level of training.
Ocean, levadas and rock walls
Unreal coastal approach for today. Starting from the most picturesque secluded village of the island we run on the rocky beach before building our way up on steep trails. Fantastic trails and views towards the ocean and the mountain. Once we reach the top we start a highly runable path near one of the most beautiful Levadas, to reach the picturesque waterfall and back to the pebble beach for swimming.
Trail 33km, 1100m D+, 1100m D-
This is a trail length suggestion which can be modified according to your level of training.
Highest Peak
We conquer today Pico Ruivo 1862m. Rocky descents, tunnels, stairs will make a simply unique trail adventure.
The views from these heights are usually stunning, but don't get too absorbed by the beauty of scenery, good focus is needed on the winding captivating trails.
Fair-well dinner with delicious local dishes and sharing our favourite trails over a local Coral will make us feel the trip was too short and we are convince you will come back for more.
Trail 27km, 900m D+, 1700m D-
This is a trail length suggestion which can be modified according to your level of training.
Departure day
Breakfast, transfer to the airport.
End of the trip.
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A short distance from the African coast, “The Flower Island ” sits serenely in the ocean. Madeira boasts breath-taking landscapes and just recently it was elected the best European island destination for the 6th time by the World Travel Awards.
More about this tour
- GUIDES - English speaking guides. High-class trail runners, locals and international, with first aid kit for the entire period of the circuit.
- TRANSFERS - Transfers are made by private van
- ACCOMMODATION
- 5 nights in Funchal
Premium accommodation: 3/4 stars hotels in double or single rooms. Breakfast included.
- GROUP TRAIL TOUR Maximum of 12 runners.
- LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY - MEDIUM. Requires some previous experience in trail-running and good physical shape.
- INCLUDED Guiding services, accommodation, transfers, maps and GPS tracks
- NOT INCLUDED Insurances, dinners, optional activities, national park entries or other attractions and personal expenses.