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Climbing Mount Pico a challenging adventure

Climbing Mount Pico a challenging adventure

5.0 (43 reviews) · Park House reception, Pico, Pico · Operator: Pico Paradise

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8 hours (approx.)
Groups up to 12
Offered in: Portuguese, English
Mobile ticket
Daily

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I'd book this if you want a local mountain guide. Pico Paradise adapts the pace to the group. Adult tickets start at €110. Allow 8 hours.

The round trip covers 7.6 km. Expect 1,100 m of ascent. Entry fees and walking sticks are included. You'll need your own mountain shoes.

Ask for your guide at the Park House reception. Bookings need manual confirmation. All sales are final. Bring your own snacks and water.

What’s included

Entrance fees
Personal Accident Insurance
Walking sticks
Accredited Guide

Snacks
Bottled water
Mountain Shoes (Required)
Backpack, Jacket, Breathable and Comfortable Clothes, Gloves, Hat, Cap and Sunscreen

Meeting point

At the Park House, take the stairs to the main building. Ask at reception for your Pico Paradise guide.

Make your own way to the Park House.

End point

The climb ends at the Park House.

Itinerary

Park House reception
Park your car and take the stairs to the main building. Meet the guide at reception.
Mount Pico climb 480 min
A certified local guide adapts the pace to the group. The 7.6 km round trip includes 1,100 m of ascent. The guide checks each participant's condition along the way.
Back at the Park House
The climb ends back at the meeting point.

Cancellation policy

No free cancellation: all sales are final. Bookings are confirmed by the operator after you book, not at once.

Know before you go

Meet your Pico Paradise guide at the Park House reception.
Ages 15 to 17 pay €110 for a youth ticket.
You need a high level of fitness.
Mountain shoes are required.
Bring a jacket and breathable clothes.
Give this one a miss if you're pregnant or have spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.
Bring a backpack for your kit.
Bring gloves and sunscreen.

Reviews

5.0 based on 43 reviews

5 stars 98% 42

4 stars 2% 1

3 stars 0% 0

2 stars 0% 0

1 star 0% 0

100% of reviewers gave 4 or 5 stars. 2 reviews on Viator (4.5) and 41 on Tripadvisor (5.0), as shown on Viator on 6 October 2026. I don’t have the review texts.

Photos

From the Pico Paradise listing, with the operator’s captions.

From the operator

In Pico Paradise’s own words, from the listing.

Technical information of the course: Extension : 7.6 km (go and return) Accumulated positive displacement : 1,100 meters Difficulty Level: Difficult Approximate duration : 8 hours All along the way, the Guide closely follows each participant, continuously evaluating their physical condition, rhythm and safety conditions.

From €110 per adult