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Variant Stage 3: Pico Ruivo – Encumeada

PR 2 – Vereda do Urzal

The trail that crosses the ridge at Boca das Torrinhas: the only way to leave the PR1.3 on foot while the section to Encumeada is closed.

9.5 km 5.9 mi1,140 m 3,740 ft ascent920 m 3,018 ft descent5h45 – 6h45Boca das Torrinhas 1,450 m 4,757 ftMoyenne
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PR 2 – Vereda do Urzal
Photo: H. Zell · CC BY-SA 3.0

Elevation profile

250 m500 m750 m1,000 m1,250 m1,500 m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 kmBoca das Torrinhas 1,450 m
Elevation profile: from 460 m to 1,437 m over 9.5 km.

Description

The PR2 Vereda do Urzal links Curral das Freiras, to the south, with Boaventura (Lombo do Urzal), to the north, crossing the central ridge at Boca das Torrinhas, where it meets the PR1.3. It is 10.3 km long according to the IFCN (10.6 km according to Visit Madeira), about 4 hr 30 min for the whole trail.

As long as the PR1.3 remains closed between Boca das Torrinhas and Encumeada, it is the most logical detour: descend to Curral das Freiras (bus 181 to Funchal) or to Boaventura (bus 306/307), then reach Encumeada by bus or taxi to resume the crossing westwards.

Tips

  • The PR2 is paid for separately (€4.50); it is not included in the PR1 ticket.
  • This detour is in no way official: check the status of the PR2 and the PR1.3 with the IFCN.

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