The 5 Best Treks in Portugal

1.From Funchal: Madeira Peaks Mountain Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 380 reviews · 8 hours · from $50Our pick

Join Lido Tours for an eight-hour guided mountain walk from Funchal to Pico Ruivo, Madeira’s highest point. Guides such as Sara, Charlotte, and Rubi lead you over steep steps, rock ridges, and old heather forest, with transport, breaks, and backup routes in poor weather.

“We had the most fantastic walk, it was very strenuous and challenging, but a well worth experience, it was the highlight of our holiday. Sarah was a wonderful and informative guide. Thank you so much!”

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2.Madeira Peaks – Mountain Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 293 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $52Top rated

Start near Pico do Arieiro and walk about 10 kilometers through volcanic peaks, old heather forest, tunnels, stairs, and exposed ridges toward Pico Ruivo. Guides such as Sara, Charlotte, and Elder help manage the route, weather, and changing pace. Pickup and drop-off in Funchal are included.

“It was really a good idea to choose this trip. Sarah was lovely and caring of the group. Highly recommend!”

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3.Pico Mountain Climb: Your Path to Portugal’s Highest Point

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 204 reviews · 8 hours · from $100

Join certified guides such as Steffi or Nilton for an 8-hour climb from the Mountain House to Pico’s 2,351-metre summit. Expect volcanic rock, loose sand, steep ground, hands-on scrambling near Piquinho, island views, and a demanding descent.

“Nice hike - Steffi is truely experienced and entertaining. 10/10”

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4.Pico Mountain Climb: Portugal’s Highest Point – 2351 meters

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 161 reviews · 7 hours · from $93

Join Go Climb Pico for a seven-hour ascent of Portugal’s highest point. Guides such as Isabel, Raisa, Pedro, and Nuno lead you over steep volcanic rock to Piquinho, with safety support, walking sticks, summit coffee, and photos included.

“Isa was a Great guide and the reason we had the Motivation to Proceed and finally finish! Thank you!”

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5.Lisbon: Via Ferrata Setubal’s Arrábida Natural Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Spend four hours on a guided via ferrata and abseiling route in Arrábida Natural Park. You’ll use fixed cables, climbing gear, caves, and rock walls near Creiro Beach, with guides such as Rafael, Sandro, and Samuel explaining the geology and local plants.

“We did Via Ferrata with our guide Rafa and had an amazing time! We have done via ferrata once before and found this time to be a little more challenging because there was more rock scrambling and rappelling involved. The views were incredible and Rafa kept us safe the entire way. The Wind team picked us up from our hotel in Lisbon and drove us to the park for an additional fee. Overall highly recommend!”

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