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Curral Das Freiras

Pico Grande Summit – View of Paul da Serra loop from Nuns Valley

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Curral Das Freiras

Pico Grande Summit – View of Paul da Serra loop from Nuns Valley

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Pico Grande Summit – View of Paul da Serra loop from Nuns Valley

08:03

15.2km

1,370m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.43 km for 576 m

After 4.48 km for 194 m

After 5.14 km for 629 m

After 11.8 km for 53 m

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Start point

Parking

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2.46 km

View of Curral das Freiras from the Saddle

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After a steep descent nice view to the south and north.

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3.66 km

Viewpoint

4.12 km

View of Curral das Freiras Valley from Rocky Plateau

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Nice view down into the valley of the nuns

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4.44 km

Pico Grande Summit

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A beautiful mountain with 360 degree panoramic view 😎

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5.54 km

View of Pico Ruivo and Pico Arieiro

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The best view of Madeira's highest peaks. Access is manageable despite the cobblestone road. You can enjoy the view even from the parking lot.

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5.69 km

View of Paul da Serra

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Nice view across the valley to the plateau around Paul do Serra

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7.25 km

Pico do Cavalo

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The pretty mountain trail runs along numerous peaks

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8.54 km

High Trail with Views of Pico Grande and Curral das Freiras

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A wonderful route above the valley of the nuns 👍

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11.0 km

Broom Blossoms Along the Trail in Parque Natural da Madeira

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Beautiful, bright yellow gorse... a dream

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15.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

1.96 km

462 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

1.14 km

1.12 km

964 m

317 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,580 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

Weather

Sunday 7 June

21°C

13°C

0 %

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Pico Grande Summit – View of Paul da Serra loop from Nuns Valley

View of Curral das Freiras from the Saddle

View of Curral das Freiras Valley from Rocky Plateau

Pico Grande Summit

View of Pico Ruivo and Pico Arieiro

View of Paul da Serra

Pico do Cavalo

High Trail with Views of Pico Grande and Curral das Freiras

Broom Blossoms Along the Trail in Parque Natural da Madeira

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