Day 2: Pico Arieiro – Funchal
From our bike station in Funchal, we take a minibus transfer up to the second highest peak of the island: to Pico do Arieiro at 1,810 m. A gigantic view of the entire massive of the island awaits us, before it goes downhill via singletrack to the Ecological Park above Funchal.
Into paradise We stop at the former shepherd's hut and today's restaurant "Abrigo do Poiso", before we reach the Sítio dos Quatro Estradas in the direction of Santo da Serra on road and dirt trails down to about 600 m. We follow the Levada da Serra do Faial in the direction of Camacha and then the way to Vale Paraiso, the Paradise Valley. Back to Funchal it goes along the old regional road.
Day 3: Choupana - Machico
We left the Choupana through unique trails, climb up to Levada da Serra and along Levada to Camacha to Portela with fantastic views of the rock of the eagle of Porto da Cruz. From Portela about 670 m, towards Faja dos Rolos, we follow a dirt track and arrive at Boca do Risco, with fantastic views of the rugged north coast, as well as the Eastern Cape.
We continue to Machico, the oldest city in Madeira. Here, the island's former explorers landed for the first time in Machico.
Have a little time left for a snack, transfer to the Hotel.
We continue to Machico, the oldest city in Madeira. Here, the island's former explorers landed for the first time in Machico.
Have a little time left for a snack, transfer to the Hotel.
Day 4: Santana - São Jorge
Our tour starts in Guindaste and we go up the mountain until we reach Levada do Caldeiro Verde. As we follow the Levada, our path takes us through the Parque Florestal das Queimadas, where we have many beautiful views. After a brief visit to the "Casa de Colmo" in Santana, we make a trip for lunch, and follow the old main road, which connected all the villages of Madeira, it starts near the Achado do Felpa. We walked the forest trails under laurel and eucalyptus trees until we reached 837 m. At this time, we have an excellent view of the mountain side and the coast of Madeira. The neds tour at Arco de San Jorge by the sea.
Day 5: Paul da Serra – Ribeira da Janela
This tour starts in Paúl da Serra, Madeira ́s plateau (Alt. 1500m). Away from the city life, surrounded by windmills and amazing views over the north valleys, a long ride in fantastic rocky but not steep single-trails will take us to the western part of this plateau. We have the opportunity to visit the Fanal area, famous for its amazing endemic trees surrounded by peaceful grazing cows. Moments later and after the guide's suggestion based on riders skills, we have the possibility to ride some forest single trails or continue on the road and on dirt roads until we finish in Ribeira da Janela, a beautiful descent with amazing views over the imposing North Coast!
Day 6: Calheta – Ponta do Pargo
Departures from the mountains of Calheta and followed by trails towards "Chão das Vacas" with many options of trails, we descend from the west point of the island to the plateau finished at the Ponta do Pargo lighthouse (Alt.200m). With beautiful views of the west coast, great end with a magnificent sunset at Ponta do Pargo.
Day 7
