MIUT 42 – Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Races

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MIUT 42 – Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Races

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MIUT 42 – Madeira Island Ultra-Trail Races

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42.1km

1,860m

Running

The MIUT 42 soars from the heights of the city of Funchal, the emblematic capital of the island of Madeira. The official start is near the magnificent Botanical Gardens which are accessible by cable car.

Get ready, because from the first meters you climb. Indeed, the first section of the…

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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 2.55 km for 724 m

After 3.58 km for 86 m

Waypoints

Start point

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68 m

Monte Palace Tropical Garden

Highlight • Natural

A beautiful landscaped botanical garden, as is typical for Madeira, of course not at ground level. There are many stairs, narrow paths but also wider paths on which you can …

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3.20 km

Pico Alto

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

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19.8 km

Viewpoint on Porto da Cruz

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Along the charming Levada da Portela, it's worth taking a moment to appreciate the landscape: between the hidden corners of the vegetation, this stunning view of Porto da Cruz and …

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32.4 km

Yellow Ridge

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Suddenly you are in front of the 400 m steep cliff coast and looks down on the deep blue sea. We saw in the depths in the most impossible places …

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38.0 km

Levada do Canical

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Madeira's levadas are a true masterpiece of ancient engineering. Created in the 15th century, these stone veins capture water from the humid mountains and carry it, kilometer after kilometer, to …

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41.8 km

Machico Beach

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Machico Bay combines history and beauty in a single setting. It was here that the first sailors arrived in Madeira in 1419. Surrounded by verdant mountains that slope gently down …

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42.1 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

12.3 km

3.20 km

2.91 km

2.19 km

1.55 km

811 m

803 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

10.3 km

7.11 km

5.46 km

4.28 km

3.40 km

1.08 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,500 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

25°C

18°C

17 %

Additional weather tips

Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

March 9, 2023

The MIUT 42 soars from the heights of the city of Funchal, the emblematic capital of the island of Madeira. The official start is near the magnificent Botanical Gardens which are accessible by cable car.
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Get ready, because from the first meters you climb. Indeed, the first section of the route is uphill

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