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Curral Das Freiras

View of Pico Serradino – Pico Grande Summit loop from Nuns Valley

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Curral Das Freiras

View of Pico Serradino – Pico Grande Summit loop from Nuns Valley

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5.0

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View of Pico Serradino – Pico Grande Summit loop from Nuns Valley

05:57

10.7km

1,040m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: July 18, 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 3.27 km for 53 m

After 5.08 km for 630 m

After 6.18 km for 194 m

After 6.84 km for 592 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.29 km

Incredible aerial passage

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Superb vertiginous passage which offers a beautiful view of the town of Curral das Freiras below.

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4.12 km

Boulder Field below Pico de Serradinho

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There aren't really many stones here... the author seems to be easily impressed

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5.25 km

Cave on the Ascent to Pico Grande

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A small cave on the ascent to Pico Grande.

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5.34 km

View of Pico Serradino

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The mountain world is simply exciting here

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6.04 km

Superb summit in the heart of the island of Madeira, culminating at 1,654 meters above sea level. Its final ascent requires some attention but does not present any major difficulty.

Magnificent viewpoints are revealed at the summit.

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6.05 km

View of the Horns of Pico Grande

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From down here, the goal is within reach... the summit of the Pico Grande

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6.13 km

Pico Grande Summit

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A beautiful mountain with 360 degree panoramic view 😎

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6.67 km

View of Curral das Freiras from the Madeira Natural Park

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Very exposed to the sun (even in November), so be sure to take enough to drink with you

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.67 km

1.51 km

518 m

Surfaces

9.14 km

960 m

424 m

177 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 11 August

27°C

15°C

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View of Pico Serradino – Pico Grande Summit loop from Nuns Valley

Incredible aerial passage

Boulder Field below Pico de Serradinho

Cave on the Ascent to Pico Grande

View of Pico Serradino

Pico Grande

View of the Horns of Pico Grande

Pico Grande Summit

View of Curral das Freiras from the Madeira Natural Park

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