A drive to Pico do Areeiro, the island’s third-highest point, will provide visitors with a magnificent landscape of the central ridge and its peaks. The trail connecting Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo is one of the most scenic, but also very challenging. For a less strenuous hike, follow the footpath starting at Achada do Teixeira, Santana.

If you want to make this footpath, it is recommendable that to hire a guide.

Book this footpath with a guide:

https://thisismadeiraisland.com/st_activity/pico-do-arieiro-to-pico-ruivo-footpath/
https://thisismadeiraisland.com/st_activity/pico-do-arieiro-pico-ruivo-mountain-walk/