Ascent of Pico Mountain — route on Pico Island

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Ascent of Pico Mountain — route on Pico Island

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Ascent of Pico Mountain — route on Pico Island

05:58

7.55km

1,020m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 13, 2024

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

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

After 3.57 km for 423 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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174 m

Mountain House (Pico Mountain House)

Highlight • Rest Area

Mandatory stop before starting the climb to the top of Pico Mountain. Its function is to register and control those who decide to venture towards the peak. A prior authorization …

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3.62 km

Pico Mountain Summit

Highlight • Summit

Great view!
Good condition necessary for the ascent.
Descent extremely impassable.

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7.55 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.85 km

423 m

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.27 km

144 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Saturday 24 October

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Comments

September 10, 2025,Azzorre - Ascesa del vulcano di PICO (leggi commento)

Approximately 7 km in real terms
Round trip time: 6 hours
Elevation gain: 1300 m max

The watch stopped working at one point

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September 17, 2026,Azoren - Pico: 33 - Montana do Pico (2.351m)

A mega tour in good weather!!!
The 7:30 am ascent time turned out to be ideal (Tip: Reserve your timeslot early, cost for ascent: Eur 25,-)
Shortly before that, headlamps would still have been needed. Due to the early hour, you can ascend the majority of the otherwise sweaty tour in the shade, with the sun only appearing shortly before …

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August 20, 2025,Hike

Brilliant but challenging walk. Almost certainly the hardest 7k of my life! The volcanic stones in the path are like marbles - no grip at all. Poles very recommended! I forgot to start my watch which is why the A is after thr start.

July 26, 2025,Besteigung des Pico auf den Azoren

Much more challenging than expected. But I managed it.👍😁

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May 26, 2025,🇵🇹 Pico - DAS kann man mal so machen

Up to Portugal's highest mountain was our goal, and the ascent had it all. Rain, fog, and clouds. Afterward, plenty of sunshine. The descent was fine with proper footwear. Poles are a good idea for the descent. Gloves are also very useful, as you can then take the direct route among the 46 trail markers.

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July 21, 2022,Pico: Montanha do Pico

A real dream tour with great views.
We started at 6.45 am and the sun didn't come over the mountain until around 10 am, so that we had almost the entire ascent in the shade.
But I only went up to the Ponta do Pico or 1/3 of the way to the last ascent.
After I saw this wall that …

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August 21, 2024,ISOLA DI PICO: Salita al Monte Pico

The most beautiful and unforgettable hike in the entire Azores archipelago.

At 2,351m, Mount Pico is not only the highest peak in the Islands, but also in the whole of Portugal.

Climbing the mountain is a real challenge for all trekkers but also, and above all, an opportunity to connect with the power of nature, in one of the most …

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August 6, 2025,Besteigung des Pico 2351m / Vulkanismus pur auf dem höchsten Berg Portugals

What a trip! If you're ever in the Azores, you can hardly miss Pico. It's the highest mountain for miles around and, at 2351m, the highest mountain in Portugal. As an Alpine type, you think: well, 2351m - that's fine. And it's "only" about 1100m from the Pico Mountain House.
Then reality sets in:
Seeing Pico from the plane while …

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