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Curral Das Freiras

Rock Formation – Poço de Neve (Snow Pit) loop from Arieiro

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Curral Das Freiras

Rock Formation – Poço de Neve (Snow Pit) loop from Arieiro

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Rock Formation – Poço de Neve (Snow Pit) loop from Arieiro

02:58

9.02km

390m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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: August 22, 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 1.75 km for 73 m

Waypoints

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1

20 m

Start of PR3 Vereda do Areeiro at Pico do Arieiro

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Be there before sunrise and enjoy it at 1818 m high.

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722 m

Rock Formation

Highlight • Natural Monument

3

1.77 km

Poço de Neve (Snow Pit)

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On the PR3 route, between Ribeira das Cales and Pico do Areeiro, you will find Poço de Neve. Anyone who encounters it without warning thinks it is an igloo. In …

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2.79 km

5

5.16 km

6

5.23 km

7

5.35 km

brilliant view of a pulsating sea of clouds

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8.72 km

View of Curral das Freiras

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Nice view of the Nun's Valley

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9.02 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.53 km

612 m

426 m

394 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.56 km

2.96 km

1.04 km

364 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

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