The Top 5 Mountain Passes around Faial
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Faial and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: December 17, 2025
Boca do Risco
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Wonderful view over the north coast 🤩.
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Vereda da Encumeada
Highlight • Trail
The route begins at the Pico Ruivo refuge at approximately 1,764 m and continues westward along the central ridge to the Encumeada Pass at 1,007 m. Along the way, you'll …
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View of Esel Sattel
Highlight • Viewpoint
From up here you have a beautiful view over the saddle overgrown with gorse
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Encumeada Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
On a clear day, the pass opens up viewpoints that allow you to observe the ocean both to the north and to the south.
The climb to the pass is …
The climb to the pass is …
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Boca das Torrinhas
Highlight • Mountain Pass
The Torrinhas pass marks a key point of the ascent that leads to Pico Ruivo. From this point you leave the forest by a path that juggles on a ridge, along majestic cliffs.
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