GR01TER
Partially closed
Grande Rota do Oeste
A two-stage crossing of western Terceira through lakes, uplands, woodland, cliffs and the Serreta forest.
- Distance
- 31.2 km
- Duration
- 10h
- Difficulty
- Hard
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Trails of the Azores
Discover the Azores on foot, following trails through the landscapes of all nine islands.
GR01SJO
Partially closed
Grande Rota de São Jorge (Este)
A major crossing of eastern São Jorge from Topo to Cubres through plateau, cliffs, fajãs, settlements and both coasts.
- Distance
- 39.3 km
- Duration
- 11h30
- Difficulty
- Hard
GR02SJO
Open
Grande Rota de São Jorge (Oeste)
A major crossing of western São Jorge from Rosais to Cubres, alternating volcanic plateau, cliffs, settlements and fajãs.
- Distance
- 52.9 km
- Duration
- 15h
- Difficulty
- Hard
PR02SJO
Open
Serra do Topo - Fajã dos Vimes
A descent from Serra do Topo to Fajã dos Vimes through humid forest, old paths and views of São Jorge’s south coast.
- Distance
- 5.5 km
- Duration
- 2h30
- Difficulty
- Hard
PR03SJO
Open
São João - Lourais - Fajã dos Vimes
A demanding south-coast crossing between São João, Lourais, Fajã dos Bodes and Vimes, with cliffs and streams.
- Distance
- 9.6 km
- Duration
- 3h30
- Difficulty
- Hard
PR03PIC
Open
Ponta da Ilha
A coastal trail from Porto do Calhau to Manhenha along fishermen's paths, vineyards and the lava shore of Ponta da Ilha.
- Distance
- 6.1 km
- Duration
- 3h
- Difficulty
- Hard
GR01FAI
Open
Faial Costa a Costa
A grand route from Ribeirinha to Capelinhos crossing Faial's volcanic history, the Caldeira, forests and the cones of Capelo.
- Distance
- 36.8 km
- Duration
- 12h
- Difficulty
- Hard
PR06FAI
Open
Dez Vulcões
A demanding crossing from the Caldeira to Capelinhos along Faial's volcanic ridge through forest, cones and ash landscapes.
- Distance
- 19.3 km
- Duration
- 5h
- Difficulty
- Hard
PR07FAI
Open
Caminhos Velhos
A long route from Ribeirinha to the Caldeira along old lanes, the Pedro Miguel graben, wetlands and rural landscape.
- Distance
- 17.5 km
- Duration
- 7h
- Difficulty
- Hard
PR10FAI
Open
Baleeiros
A long route along Faial's northwest coast among old whale lookouts, whaling harbours, fajãs, Capelinhos and Varadouro.
- Distance
- 26.0 km
- Duration
- 7h
- Difficulty
- Hard
GR01FLO
Partially closed
Grande Rota das Flores (Stage 2 Closed)
A coastal grand route on Flores through cliffs, fajãs, waterfalls, small settlements and protected areas, with one stage closed.
- Distance
- 47.0 km
- Duration
- 18h
- Difficulty
- Hard
PR01FLO
Closed
Ponta Delgada - Fajã Grande
A closed coastal route between Ponta Delgada and Fajã Grande through cliffs, lighthouse, islets, native vegetation and waterfalls.
- Distance
- 12.0 km
- Duration
- 4h30
- Difficulty
- Hard
PR03FLO
Open
Miradouro das Lagoas - Poço do Bacalhau
A demanding descent from the central plateau lakes to Poço do Bacalhau through wetlands, native vegetation and Fajã Grande's cliff.
- Distance
- 7.0 km
- Duration
- 3h
- Difficulty
- Hard