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Vereda do Urzal
Central Peaks & Plateau10.6 km
Distance
931m
Elevation gain
4-5h
Duration
CardioHard · 4/5
TechnicalModerate · 3/5
ExposureModerate · 3/5
Mountain traverse from Nun's Valley to north coast with 931m descent. Connects to PR1.3 at Boca das Torrinhas; views of Pico Ruivo and valley peaks.
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Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Elevation: Open-Meteo (Copernicus DEM)
Preparation
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Hazards & Considerations
931m elevation descent over 10.6km
highPoint-to-point transport logistics
mediumHigh altitude weather variability
highAccess Points
Parking
Vereda do Urzal trailhead parking
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Photography
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What to Shoot
Mountain PeaksValley PanoramaCurral FreirasDescent
Best Months
AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
Kit Notes
Wide angle (14–24 mm) for the descent panorama from Curral das Freiras toward the north coast. Heavy elevation loss (931 m) — leave the heaviest gear behind. Best mid-morning when north-coast haze lifts.