Mount Pico Guided Climb – Summit Portugal’s Highest Peak
Overview
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7 hours
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Our guides are all professional and Certified Pico Mountain Guides with experience in High Altitude Mountains and belonging to AGMA – Association of Azores Mountain Guides.
The guide will constantly monitor your well-being during the climb by watching you and speaking with you and being ready to act if necessary.
You will be aware of the interesting facts about the Volcano formation and its geology, fauna and flora, always with good mood and motivation from the most experienced guides of the island.
Be ready for the best day of your trip !
Cancellation Policy: After booking we will send you our Cancellation Policy. We can be flexible in different situations.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Participants should not have gone diving 24 hours before the climb.
It is mandatory to present yourself with proper mountain boots and equipment suitable for the activity. Failure to meet these requirements may result in exclusion from the climb, including by decision of the Mountain House, without the right to a refund
All participants must be in good physical condition and have motor coordination. Please inform Tripix Azores of any physical restrictions, including issues with lower limbs, vertigo, mental health, heart problems, asthma, diabetes, pregnancy, or other health conditions.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Mount Pico Natural Reserve access fee
Climbing Certificate of Achievement
Professional & Certified Mount Pico Guide
Allianz® Personal Accident Insurance
Hiking poles
Meals
Air-conditioned vehicle
What To Expect
This mountaineering activity is a challenging climb, but very rewarding experience! The difficulty is medium to high degree, depending on how is your physical preparation and coordination. Active people should not miss this adventure! The ascent of Mount Pico start around 7am and an average duration between 7/9 hours, depending on the pace of the group and weather conditions. The steep and irregular trail is composed between solidified lava flows and scramble rocks, has 4km distance and 1100mt of elevation from the starting point at Casa da Montanha (1230mt altitude) to the top of Mount Pico - Piquinho (2351mt altitude), covering the full climb on 8km distance and an accumulated elevation of 2200mt. Our Certified Pico Mountain Guides will lead you by the best track possible ensuring the most safety and enjoyable activity for you, with all the information about the geology and biodiversity of the volcano. It is also important to understand the climb depends on 3 meteorological factors: Wind direction and intensity + Cloud altitude levels + Rain forecasts.
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Mount Pico Guided Climb – Summit Portugal’s Highest Peak
Reviews
171 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Incredible experience
elsampfelix,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an incredible experience, I want to thank the guide Bruno Leal for all his wisdom about the mountain, very helpful, attentive, confident companion. We caught the first snowfall of November which made the climb more challenging. Previously Tripix provided a document with everything needed for the climb and on the day provided material, helmet, sticks, chains and peaks for the snow. Thank you
Adventure at the Peak to repeat!!
Happiness414557,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went up with Bruno who guided us in a friendly way and always with a lot of safety and tranquility even in the face of the doubts (my!). Top adventure!! Repeat!
Unique experience
O3717GQmariam,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing experience!!!! Difficulties reduced by the experience of the guide. Bruno Leal is an experienced guide, empathic, available and with all the qualities to recommend you for a climb to the Pico and the Piquinho! Thanks for the care!
Climbing to Melo Peak
U7402UBcarlosm,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience and an out-of-series guide. Spectacular. Despite extremely difficult very motivating and experience to repeat. Thank you
Challenging Climb of Pico Mountain
J3585MGrichardr,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We climbed Pico mountain as a group of 4 friends with Bruno Leal as our guide. what a great day and a skilful guide . Bruno was very patient and extremely knowledgeable about the mountain and the route but really showed what a good guide he is when I lost the sole of my boot at stage 15 of 46 on the way up. He stitched the sole back on by creating loops and threading the lace through so I could continue the climb. the other boot sole cam off on the way down and a similar repair to the heal. If Bruno hadn't have dome this the day would have been spoilt so very grateful for his skill and patience. The guiding was excellent making sure we picked the right routes to ensure all was safe. definitely a challenge . We couldn't recommend Bruno enough as a guide.
Mount Pico group guided climb
janetmW254SI,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I successfully reached the summit of Mount Pico as part of a group of 11 walkers.Our guide was Bruno and he was extremely competent, encouraging and professional, especially given the mixed abilities within the group. For the final ascent, we needed to leave our walking poles and use our hands to pull ourselves up. This trip requires a good level of physical fitness and stamina!
Memorable Monte Pico Climb
bemantunes,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great experience climbing Monte Pico with Tripix Azores. Our guides, Matteo and Bruno, were knowledgeable, patient, and clearly experienced. They made sure everyone in the group was well-prepared and paced the climb in a way that made it manageable and enjoyable. The experience itself was memorable, especially reaching the summit and taking in the views. I appreciated the focus on safety and the relaxed, friendly atmosphere they created. I recommend Tripix Azores to anyone looking for a guided climb up Pico.
Incredible experience
491anapatr ciad,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I made the Pico mountain climb with the Tripix and it was an incredible experience. I want to thank the guide Bruno Leal for all the support he gave me throughout the whole journey, without his help and his knowledge of the mountain I would not have achieved.
Night climbing of Mount Pico
nello879,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Night climbing of Mount Pico. Fantastic experience, quite physically trying but Matteo the driving was phenomenal making us get on and off safely (even with the rain). The pre-climbed pdf had all the necessary information to prepare for the best. Matteo also made us and I will send photos and videos of the experience. The view up is fantastic, seeing the sunrise from the highest betta in Portugal is priceless. Highly recommended!
Tiring but worth it!
Annalisa P,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was tiring but very nice. The endless and very tiring descent. Bruno and Mateo were always patient and helpful and explained the next steps well. Going in a group lengthens the duration of the trek a bit, but having a guide is very useful to not get lost in fog and to know what awaits us.
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