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Walk from Pico do Carvão to Vista do Rei on a 5 km route that showcases the collapse crater of Sete Cidades and the twin Lagoa das Sete Cidades. Expect steep pitches, volcanic landscapes and an experienced local guide.
Walk from Pico do Carvão to Vista do Rei on a 5 km route that showcases the collapse crater of Sete Cidades and the twin Lagoa das Sete Cidades. Expect steep pitches, volcanic landscapes and an experienced local guide.
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Operated by Picos de Aventura - Animação e Lazer, S.A. · Ponta Delgada, Azores
You step out of the air-conditioned vehicle just past Mata do Canário and the island exhales around you — a mix of damp earth, pine resin and the cold blue of distant water.
easy.
3–4 hours.
Suitable for walkers with light to moderate fitness; able to manage 5 km with short steep or uneven sections
The route covers about 5 km and takes roughly 3–4 hours including transport and stops; footing is uneven in places but there are no technical sections.
This tour includes a professional guide and transport from Ponta Delgada; while some paths are marked, the guide handles navigation and local interpretation.
The operator may cancel for safety in poor conditions—cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance qualify for a full refund per the booking policy.
Basic facilities are available in Ponta Delgada and at some viewpoints; bring snacks and water as the trail itself has limited services.
The Muro das Nove Janelas aqueduct visible on the route was built to supply Ponta Delgada and reflects 18th–19th century island waterworks; surrounding fields show the long tradition of small-scale pastoral farming.
Trails cross sensitive boggy soils and hydric habitats—stick to established paths to limit erosion and avoid disturbing native vegetation.
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