PRC05GRA
Open
Subida ao Cume
A circuit from Luz to Graciosa’s summit and caldera, passing volcanic caves, woodland and broad island views.
- Distance
- 9.7 km
- Duration
- 3h30
- Difficulty
- Hard
Walking atlas
Trails of the Azores
Discover the Azores on foot, following trails through the landscapes of all nine islands.
PR01SJO
Open
Serra do Topo - Caldeira de Santo Cristo - Fajã dos Cubres
A classic descent from Serra do Topo to the coastal lagoons of Santo Cristo and Cubres through forest, waterfalls and fajãs.
- Distance
- 9.3 km
- Duration
- 2h30
- Difficulty
- Medium
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
PR04SJO
Open
Pico do Pedro - Pico da Esperança - Fajã do Ouvidor
A crossing of São Jorge’s central ridge over Pico da Esperança, descending from the uplands to Fajã do Ouvidor.
- Distance
- 16.9 km
- Duration
- 4h
- Difficulty
- Medium
PR09SJO
Open
Fajã dos Vimes - Fragueira - Portal
A short link from Fajã dos Vimes to Portal through Fragueira, with vineyards, cellars, old steps and local heritage.
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Duration
- 1h30
- Difficulty
- Medium
PRC05SJO
Closed
Fajã d'Além
A steep circuit to remote Fajã d’Além, with rural houses, small fields, cellars, springs and old stone stairways.
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Duration
- 3h
- Difficulty
- Hard
PRC06SJO
Open
Norte Pequeno
A Norte Pequeno circuit through the fajãs of Mero, Penedia and Pontas, with cliffs, vegetation, rural fields and small harbours.
- Distance
- 10.9 km
- Duration
- 3h
- Difficulty
- Medium
PRC08SJO
Open
Fajãs do Toledo
A Toledo circuit through the fajãs of Manuel Teixeira, Rasa and Vasco Martins, with old fields, streams, cliffs and Atlantic views.
- Distance
- 6.8 km
- Duration
- 3h
- Difficulty
- Hard
PRC10SJO
Open
Caminho das Fontes
A circular walk around Calheta through old springs, rural lanes, local heritage and views across the Pico channel.
- Distance
- 8.1 km
- Duration
- 3h
- Difficulty
- Medium
PR01PIC
Open
Caminhos de Santa Luzia
A walk along Santa Luzia's old lanes through vineyards, basalt walls, wine cellars and traces left by ox carts.
- Distance
- 9.4 km
- Duration
- 3h
- Difficulty
- Medium
PR02PIC
Open
Caminho dos Burros: Vertente Norte
A route from Pico's high plateau to the north coast along an old community path through the Mistério da Prainha Nature Reserve.
- Distance
- 8.9 km
- Duration
- 3h30
- Difficulty
- Medium
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
PR05PIC
Open
Vinhas da Criação Velha
A coastal walk through Criação Velha's vineyard landscape among basalt plots, lava slabs, tidal wells and the Madalena islets.
- Distance
- 7.0 km
- Duration
- 2h
- Difficulty
- Easy
PR07PIC
Open
Caminho das Voltas
A descent from Terra Alta to Santo Amaro along an old winding path through humid woodland, small vineyards and coastal scenery.
- Distance
- 5.8 km
- Duration
- 2h
- Difficulty
- Easy
PR10PIC
Open
Santana - Lajido
A coastal route from Santana to Lajido through rural settlements, lava fields and Pico's protected vineyard landscape.
- Distance
- 8.7 km
- Duration
- 2h30
- Difficulty
- Easy
PR13PIC
Open
Lagoa do Capitão
A descent from Lagoa do Capitão's central plateau to São Roque do Pico through native vegetation, pasture and broad island views.
- Distance
- 9.3 km
- Duration
- 3h
- Difficulty
- Medium
PR15PIC
Open
Mistérios do Sul do Pico
A coastal walk through the lava fields of Mistério de São João and Mistério da Silveira, tidal wells, rural heritage and bathing areas.
- Distance
- 8.5 km
- Duration
- 3h
- Difficulty
- Easy