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Monte

Pico Alto – Caminho da Cruz loop from São Roque

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Monte

Pico Alto – Caminho da Cruz loop from São Roque

Hard

4.3

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Pico Alto – Caminho da Cruz loop from São Roque

03:25

9.16km

570m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 633 m for 86 m

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Bus stop

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928 m

Pico Alto

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Pico Alto offers a nice belvedere overlooking the city of Funchal.

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938 m

View of Funchal from Pico Alto

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.85 km

Stairs of the Caminho Real do Monte

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

On the Caminho Monte Real, or route PR3, there is a series of stairs parallel to the road. In addition to acting as a kind of shortcut, they offer a bucolic atmosphere and beautiful views of the ocean.

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2.81 km

Caminho da Cruz

Highlight • Trail

Very nice route along the pilgrim route.

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3.69 km

Carreiros do Monte Sculpture

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A large stone slab with a basket sleigh driver carved into the stone

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3.82 km

Shrine of Our Lady of Monte

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Up the stairs and you are in front of the church Nossa Senhora do Monte. It is a Catholic pilgrimage church and was built from 1741. Due to an earthquake, the church was inaugurated in 1818

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