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Ribeiro Frio intermediate run
Duration
4 hours
Overview
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This is a medium level 20km run through one of the most beautiful trails in the Laurel forest.
Beginning in Poiso we go through a zone covered by large pine trees til Chão da Lagoa. We contour Chão do Areeiro and after crossing the road, we'll enter an upward trail that ends at Pico do Areeiro. From this peak, we can observe the Pico Ruivo, Paul da Serra and all the central mountain massif of Madeira. The descent is made through Chão do Areeiro and Cabeço da Lenha.
From here we'll go down by Levada do Blandy passing through Cabeço da Lenha. The descent at Ribeiro Frio is made by a technical trail inside of Laurel Forest heading at Balcões. Following the course, we'll visit a trout vivarium. The ascent is made by Chão das Feiteiras.