View of Paul da Serra – Pico Grande Summit loop from Nuns Valley

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Curral Das Freiras

View of Paul da Serra – Pico Grande Summit loop from Nuns Valley

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5.0

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View of Paul da Serra – Pico Grande Summit loop from Nuns Valley

05:38

10.0km

990m

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: October 15, 2026

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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 4.42 km for 630 m

After 5.52 km for 194 m

After 6.18 km for 577 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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3.25 km

Broom Blossoms Along the Trail in Parque Natural da Madeira

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Beautiful, bright yellow gorse... a dream

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4.23 km

View of Paul da Serra

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Nice view across the valley to the plateau around Paul do Serra

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4.60 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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4.69 km

View of Pico Serradino

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The mountain world is simply exciting here

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5.48 km

Pico Grande Summit

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A beautiful mountain with 360 degree panoramic view 😎

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6.58 km

View of Pico Grande and Curral das Freiras Valley

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Impressive mountains... this is where the ascent to the Pico Grande begins

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9.67 km

View of Curral das Freiras

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Here in the Nonnental the nuns used to hide to be safe from corsairs and pirates

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End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.01 km

1.49 km

533 m

Surfaces

8.49 km

939 m

412 m

186 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

21°C

14°C

12 %

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View of Paul da Serra – Pico Grande Summit loop from Nuns Valley

Incredible aerial passage

Broom Blossoms Along the Trail in Parque Natural da Madeira

View of Paul da Serra

Cave on the Ascent to Pico Grande

View of Pico Serradino

Pico Grande Summit

View of Pico Grande and Curral das Freiras Valley

View of Curral das Freiras

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