Mount Pico Night Climb – Reach the Summit for a Magical Sunrise
5.0 (135 reviews) · Pico, Pico · Operator: Tripix Azores
- 10 hours (approx.)
- Groups up to 8
- Offered in: Portuguese, English
- Mobile ticket
- Departures 01:00, 02:00, daily
Editor’s take Roman Antonov · 6 best hiking tours in the Azores, choice 2 of 6
I'd book this if you want sunrise from Mount Pico. Tripix Azores leads the overnight climb with a certified guide. Adult tickets start at €95. Allow 10 hours.
Departures are at 01:00 and 02:00. You climb through the night to Piquinho for sunrise. Groups have up to 8 people. A headtorch and hiking poles are included.
I'd book once your plans are firm. All sales are final. Make your own way to the meeting point. Meals aren't included.
What’s included
- Entrance fees
- Climbing Certificate of Achievement
- Professional & Certified Mount Pico Guide
- Individual Headlight
- Allianz® Personal Accident Insurance
- Hiking poles
- Meals
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Meeting point
Meeting point
Reach the meeting point via the main roads from Madalena, São Roque or Lajes. Avoid Google Maps because some roads are no longer in use.
Hotel pickup is not included.
End point
The climb ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
- Meeting point on Pico
Travel to the meeting point on Pico. Approach via the main roads from Madalena, São Roque or Lajes.
- Night climb up Mount Pico
Follow a certified guide over volcanic terrain. Your guide sets the pace for the night ascent.
- Piquinho at sunrise
You climb through the night to reach Piquinho at sunrise.
- Return to the meeting point
Return to your starting point after the descent.
Cancellation policy
No free cancellation: all sales are final.
Know before you go
- Use only the main roads from Madalena, São Roque or Lajes.
- Tickets cover ages 12 to 65.
- You need a high level of fitness.
- Do not dive during the 24 hours before the climb.
- Without proper mountain boots and suitable equipment, you may be refused without a refund.
- Tell Tripix Azores about any physical or health restrictions.
- Give this one a miss if you're pregnant or have spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.
- Booking confirmation is instant.
Reviews
100% of reviewers gave 4 or 5 stars. 6 reviews on Viator (5.0) and 129 on Tripadvisor (5.0), as shown on Viator on . I don’t have the review texts.
Photos
From the Tripix Azores listing, with the operator’s captions.
From the operator
In Tripix Azores’s own words, from the listing.
A night climb requires more than just knowing the route. Progressing on volcanic terrain during the night implies careful management of the pace, visibility, weather conditions and well-being of each participant throughout the ascension. Our guides work in the Peak Mountain all year round, combining local knowledge of the mountain with a constant attention to safety and changing conditions.
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