Mount Pico Guided Climb – Summit Portugal’s Highest Peak
- 7 hours
- 2 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Tripix Azores has been leading guided climbs on Mount Pico since 2015, and our team has guided more than 10,000 climbers on Portugal’s highest mountain. Our professional local guides combine extensive knowledge of Mount Pico with continuous attention to weather conditions, terrain, group pace and individual well-being throughout the ascent. More than reaching the summit, the experience is about understanding the mountain you are climbing - its volcanic origins, geology, biodiversity and constantly changing conditions - while being guided by a professional local team working on Mount Pico year-round
Inclusions
What's included
- Mount Pico Natural Reserve access fee
- Climbing Certificate of Achievement
- Professional & Certified Mount Pico Guide
- Allianz® Personal Accident Insurance
- Hiking poles
What's not
- Meals
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 222 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Excellent!!
Excellent guides, fantastic climb. Highly recommend.
5Great memory!
A big thank you and compliments to our guide, Matteo! He led us safely up to the summit and back to the starting point, sharing lots of tips along the way and telling us so much about Pico as well as the Azores in general. It was very enjoyable, and the photos and videos he took are a wonderful reminder of our trip!
5Great experience
Matteo en Bruno did a very good job guiding the 17 of us, they know what they're doing and how to motivatie people and make them feel at ease, would definitely recommend them!
4Blood, Sweat & an Unforgettable Experience
Climbing Mount Pico made me a little nervous beforehand. You hear all these stories about how tough it is, so I was wondering whether my fitness would be good enough to make it to the top — and, perhaps even more importantly, to make it all the way back down again! We were expected at the Mountain House at 6:00 in the morning, while it was still pitch dark. After about 45 minutes, we finally started our climb, using headlamps that we were able to put away after about half an hour. The climb was divided into five stages, and after almost four hours of climbing, we reached the crater. After a short break, we started the final climb up the Piquinho and reached the highest point in Portugal! The climb itself was actually much easier than I had expected. It never really felt like we had been climbing for that long. But then came the descent… During the climb, we had already realised that getting back down wasn’t going to be easy, with loose rocks, large differences in height and the sun relentlessly beating down on the mountainside. After another 4.5 hours of hiking, we finally made it back to the Mountain House. It took blood, sweat and tears, but what an experience! 💪 Our guide Bruno was excellent. No unnecessary bla-bla, no excessive sympathy — just keep walking and don’t complain. I love that mentality! Would I do it again? Maybe not straight away… but it’s a definite YES! If you’re thinking of doing it yourself: don’t underestimate it! :-)
5Great tour, recomended to everyone.
A greatly organized tour with an amazing guide, Bruno. He was very patient and knowledgeable. One of us rolled an ankle on the mountain, which added an extra 2.5 hours to our descent, and Bruno helped us every step of the way.
5Great Pico Mountain Climbing Tour
It was a very unique experience. Our guide Marcio was excellent - he provided guidance all the way up and down. He was very patient and kept encourage us especially when we were tired at the end. He also took a lots of pictures /vidoes and shared with us. We had a great time and unforgettable memory. Thank you Tripix.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- To go to our Meeting Point, use only the main roads from Madalena, São Roque or Lajes. Avoid using Google Maps as some roads are not in use.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Tripix Azores
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Participants should not have gone diving 24 hours before the climb.
- It is mandatory to present yourself with proper mountain boots and equipment suitable for the activity. Failure to meet these requirements may result in exclusion from the climb, including by decision of the Mountain House, without the right to a refund
- All participants must be in good physical condition and have motor coordination. Please inform Tripix Azores of any physical restrictions, including issues with lower limbs, vertigo, mental health, heart problems, asthma, diabetes, pregnancy, or other health conditions.
How it compares in Pico
- Its from-price is 42% below the median of the 48 experiences we list in Pico.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 48.
About Pico
Pico is an island in the Azores dominated by Mount Pico, Portugal's highest mountain, with black-lava vineyards, whale-watching coasts and lava caves.
Pico, in the central group of the Azores in the mid-Atlantic, is shaped like a long ridge topped by a volcanic cone, Mount Pico, which at 2,351 metres is the highest point in Portugal. The island's black basalt coast is cut with natural pools and small harbours, and the main towns are Madalena, São Roque do Pico and Lajes do Pico. The cone is often wreathed in cloud.
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