Estalagem Pico da Urze

The only hotel on the Paul da Serra plateau, about 1.2 km from the route between Fontes Ruivas and 25 Fontes / Rabaçal. A renovation and extension project (“Laurissilva Eco Hotel – Pico da Urze”, 75 rooms) underwent an environmental impact assessment in January 2024. It is not known whether it is currently open, undergoing works or closed.

Status to be confirmed for the coming season: contact the establishment before planning a night here. No official website found; the booking platform listings (Cvent: 27 rooms) are undated. Phone before relying on it. Altitude estimated from the EU-DEM 25 m DEM.

Location: Pico da Urze, Paul da Serra plateau, near the Rabaçal turn-off, Calheta (Portugal)
Run by: private (Sociedade Pousada Pico da Urze, Lda; land granted by the Regional Government in 1994)

Position: Off the route, close to the Madeira Crossing (≈ 1.2 km as the crow flies from the main route).

Facilities

Churrascaria (grill restaurant) (“Laurissilva”, formerly “Pastor do Paul”)

Which stage of the Madeira Crossing?

Stage 5: Fontes Ruivas – Fanal17.3 km · 410 m ascent

Location

Coordinates: 32.74903, -17.11784 · Open in OpenStreetMap

Nearby

All accommodation: Rabaçal and Ribeira do Alecrim