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Caldeira do Cabeço Gordo

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    September 29, 2023

    Mountain biking

    Caldeira des Cabeco Gordo is the highest mountain, a massive stratovolcano and the largest geomorphological formation on the island of Faial. The highest point of the mountain, Cabeço Gordo, reaches a height of 1,043 meters above sea level. One of the most notable features of this volcano is its two-kilometer-wide caldera, which lies 400 m deep below the crater rim.

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    September 29, 2023

    Mountain biking

    The bike rental company AL-Bike offers a shuttle service up to the top.
    By arrangement, you can also be picked up again anywhere on the island.


    Super nice people, who make an effort to give you a nice day by looking for alternatives depending on the weather and suggesting them to you.
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    The Caldeira is very impressive because of its sheer size. The system is well done, so there is a direct passage from the parking lot to a viewing platform and a climb to the Caldeira hike. In addition to the view of the Caldeira, there is also a great view of the Pico from the crater rim.
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    Peter Café Sport – Viewpoint of Caldeira do Faial loop from Horta

    46.0km

    03:49

    1,320m

    1,320m

    Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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