• Self-drive hiking tour: the best of Madeira at your own pace
  • Self-drive hiking tour: the best of Madeira at your own pace
  • Self-drive hiking tour: the best of Madeira at your own pace
  • Self-drive hiking tour: the best of Madeira at your own pace
  • Self-drive hiking tour: the best of Madeira at your own pace
Madeira

Self-drive hiking tour: the best of Madeira at your own pace

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In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    8 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Portugal / Madeira
  • Age
    From 16 - 85 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    77.07 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler

In a few words

Located 700 km off the coast of Morocco, Madeira reveals itself as a true concentration of spectacular and wild landscapes. This self-drive tour offers you a complete and independent immersion in the heart of the island.

Your journey begins with an exploration of the northeast , a region of rugged terrain and deep valleys where the pulse of authentic rural life beats. As you gain altitude, you'll overlook the primeval forest from the central ridges before following the wild and jagged northern coast . It is here that the famous natural pools of Porto Moniz are nestled, magnificent basins of volcanic rock.

As you stroll, let yourself be charmed by the gentle beauty of the levadas (irrigation channels) adorned with agapanthus flowers , the ribeiras (riverbanks) lined with banana groves , and the unique atmosphere of the Paul da Serra plateau. A walk through the laurisilva , a lush protected forest, will lead you to the majestic Risco waterfalls .

Your journey concludes in style in Funchal . With its understated palaces, Baroque churches, and botanical gardens, the capital evokes the archipelago's golden age. To complete this adventure, an optional whale-watching excursion will allow you to get up close to the marine wildlife of the Atlantic.

The highlights

  • A panoramic view of the island
  • A selection of magnificent hikes off the beaten track
  • A selection of typical, small-capacity accommodations, ideally located
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Confirmed

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 6h30
  • Average distance/day: 15 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 825 m
  • Average daily descent: 825 m
  • Exposed Passages: Yes

Management

The digital roadbook is your travel companion.
Digital Roadbook

Your travel guide to take everywhere with you. 🗺️

A road-book app for smartphones with route maps, access information, and GPS navigation to accommodations, as well as recommendations for places to visit along your route. Documents will be sent by email approximately 8 days before your departure.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
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    Arrival in Madeira

    • Accommodation 2-star hotel
    • Breakfast included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    Arrival at Madeira airport and collection of your vehicle at the airport.

    Route to Porto da Cruz (20 min), a peaceful fishing village located on the northeast coast of the island.


    Rental of a category C vehicle

    Type: Citroën C3, Peugeot 208 (or similar)

    Fuel: gasoline

    Trunk volume: 200 liters

    Number of doors: 5 - CV: 65

    Insurance included: third-party liability

    Security deposit: €1000. Excess waiver option: €15/day

    Additional driver: €25 for the stay


    Overnight stay by the sea in a typical hotel in the fishing village of Porto da Cruz.

    Swimming is possible in a seawater pool (opening in June) and there is a volcanic sand beach.

    Day 1

Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
Porto da Cruz, Portugal
Day 1 : 09h00
End of stay
Funchal, Portugal
Day 8 - 18h00

Go to the starting point

Access by plane
The nearest airport isAéroport international de Madère - Cristiano Ronaldo (FNC)

Transavia : http://www.transavia.com/hv/fr-fr/accueil (direct flights from Orly, Lyon, Nantes & Marseille)

Ryanair : https://www.ryanair.com/fr/fr (direct flights from Paris Beauvais and Brussels Charleroi)

Easyjet : http://www.easyjet.com/fr (direct flights from Lyon, Bordeaux & Geneva)

TAP: http://www.flytap.com (flights departing from Paris and major provincial cities with a stopover in Lisbon)

Price details

The price includes

  1. A road-book app
  2. Overnight stays in a room with breakfast
  3. A car rental (unlimited mileage)
  4. Transfer on the last day from the hotel to the airport
  5. Our 24/7 on-site support
  6. Card or bank transfer payment fees

The price does not include

  1. International and domestic flights and airport taxes.
  2. Meals not mentioned in the program (expect to pay from €20 per meal in a restaurant)
  3. Entrance fees to museums and private gardens
  4. Personal expenses
  5. The options (see the detailed list below)
  6. Tips
  7. The tourist tax in Madeira is €2 per person per day and must be paid on site.
  8. Fuel and vehicle rental options (excess waiver, theft, broken glass, additional driver insurance: options to be paid on site), as well as the supplement for arrivals after midnight (€73.20)

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment
The Françoise team
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The Françoise team

• 6 stays

Spécialiste de l'île aux fleurs depuis 2014, cette experte de l'itinérance conçoit des séjours de trek et de découverte d'une grande précision. Françoise met à profit une connaissance intime de la destination acquise depuis 2007, époque où elle orchestrait déjà des expéditions pour des acteurs majeurs du secteur comme Terres d'Aventures.


L'établissement se distingue par sa maîtrise des sentiers escarpés et des levadas de Madère, offrant des itinéraires authentiques loin des sentiers battus. Grâce à ce savoir-faire historique, la structure garantit une logistique impeccable et une immersion profonde dans les paysages volcaniques de l'archipel. Entre expertise de terrain et passion pour la randonnée, cette agence est la référence pour explorer les reliefs sauvages et la culture madérienne en toute confiance.

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