Pico | Top of Portugal | Trilho do Pico

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Pico | Top of Portugal | Trilho do Pico | Azores

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Күн бұрын

Follow us on our trek to the highest point of the Azores and the highest point of Portugal. The trail starts at a local mountain hut at 1200 m and requires a climb of 1151m to reach the top. The climb to the top of pico is one of the most exciting hikes you can do in the azores. In this video, we will tell you how to get there and what to expect on the trail.
Overall, the climb took us about 5h:30min, but most people will take longer on the path down.
You need to register (see below) and pay a fee. The hiking fee includes a GPS device with an emergency button and insurance for mountain rescue.
Trail: www.alltrails....
Register online: montanhapico.a...
Mountain hut location: maps.app.goo.g...
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@dronetubeAUT Ай бұрын

Very interesting and wonderful video 👌 Greetings from Austria 👋

@HikeForHappiness Ай бұрын

Thank you. No matter where in the world, we always end up in the mountains

@IamaDutch-Kiwi 19 күн бұрын

OMGoodness how beautiful. You've taken me to even greater heights and sights. The views were amazing and your endurance formidable. Most impressive to watch. Thank you. 👌🇳🇱🙋‍♀🥝

@HikeForHappiness 18 күн бұрын

Thank you. It was a hard climb, but worth every step. We didn't know that we could return our GPS later than the closing time of the hut, so it was even more stressful, trying to make it on time. But at least we got to enjoy some pastry as a reward after.

@SUPERGENKI Ай бұрын

Absolutely fabulous views my friend, thanks a bunch for sharing the magic with us. Warm greetings from Shanghai..... Thomas

@HikeForHappiness Ай бұрын

Thank you Thomas for watching. All the best from Zurich

@ms.kayak7seas Ай бұрын

Mr. and Mrs. H4H Wow...Portugal ....that sound your summer vacation has started. haha I was told from my close friend that I could love it for kayaking. Now you are representing the highest summit. A lot of information beforehand will be appreciated. I like the safety regulations considering your destination. Yes, I notice...you call Lava Rock? Remarkable formation. You two do not look tired even though the air gets thin on the steep uphill. hahah Definitely challenging.. Now here it is...your reward...I am speechless...I feel like I am on the airplane looking down...wow you are above the clouds... I wish you could spend more time, but I know you had limited time.. .No way..hahha no good for PPL with acrophobia 17:39 hahahah I am sure you enjoy your unforgettable triumphs Well done. I thank you for letting me have this experience. Look forward to next one

@HikeForHappiness Ай бұрын

Hi Ms. Kayak7seas. I have to say that I consider the safety requirements a bit too strict. If you spent some time in the mountains, these restrictions are more a hassle than a benefit. But I can see how it helps keeping people from hurting themselves. It is surprising how many people we saw in sneakers, given the painful experience one will have walking on sharp volcanic rock for a day without good shoes. The mountain is a still active volcano, so the rock is sharp and will reallz hurt aftera while without thick soles beneath your feat. The ascend was hard, given the timelimit that we had imposed on us based on the start and arrival times, but it was still possible. I can guarantee that we have both been exhausted a bit. Being above the clouds always feels special and the view from up top is incredible. It is not the same kind of achievement as standing on top of Africa, but a great one day trip and we were glad we did manage to book a spot on a great day.

@andrefreitas63 Ай бұрын

Very nice hike. The views are superb 👍👍

@HikeForHappiness Ай бұрын

Thank you

@yasminshikingmission Ай бұрын

Just loved the wall of cloud as you were climbing. Stunning inversion. It’s always such a special feeling being above clouds on a mountain. I’d love one as good as that! Brilliant 😊

@HikeForHappiness Ай бұрын

Thank you Yasmin ☺️. We had a few places with inversions as beautiful as this. I can recommend Tenerife, if you want to find yourself an almost guaranteed one. The clouds always gathered around El Teide, and a picture like this is almost a daily sight.

@nationalparksprincess3216 Ай бұрын

How beautiful to climb above the clouds. I agree that going down is harder than going up. The features of the volcano are so cool. Wonderful views up there 😊

@HikeForHappiness Ай бұрын

We really loved the steam on top. It was so unusual to climb all this way and then find these steam-vents all over the top. Thank you for watching.

@IanTupmanOutdoors Ай бұрын

Fascinating terrain and flora. I guess those big holes/caves are vents from the volcano? Some great clips with the cloud below Good advice on equipment and clothing which applies to any summer mountain hiking 👍 Thanks for sharing your adventure guys 🙋‍♂🐶

@HikeForHappiness 24 күн бұрын

Yes, the volcanic nature can be seen everywhere. On the top it feels a bit unnerving to have sulfuric steam coming from the ground, but the experience was so unique. Thank you for watching 😊

@Thorkenn Ай бұрын

It’s stunning and beautiful 😍. It’s reminds me this place but it’s too sad I did not been this highest point. Hiking is little bit hard for me. Thank you 🙏🏻 for sharing to us. The tips is really appreciated. Amazing and fantastic views. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪.

@HikeForHappiness Ай бұрын

The trail is indeed difficult if hiking is hard for you. We do go on hikes regularily here in Switzerland, yet it ended up challenging in parts. The ascend is really steep, so we had to push ourselves a lot. How did you enjoy the island, when you visited?