Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo hike PR1, our complete guide in Madeira
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- The Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo hike is a 5.4km hike spanning from Pico do Arieiro (1,818m) to Pico Ruivo (1862m).
This trail is quite difficult due to the almost 1000m of incline throughout the return-trip. Join us as we complete the full return trip and witness some of the best views in the world, stunning drops, mountain tunnels and some gruelling steps!
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I just wanted to say thank you for doing this video. I completed today and it took 6 hours. I didn’t think I could do it before I watched your video, but it gave me the confidence to even give it a try. I have hip dysplasia and a right hip labral tear, I wanted to give a good go before surgery (I’m 36) or prove to myself I could postpone surgery for a few more years. I walked super slow and it was very hot. I found this harder than Machu Picchu. But. I would do it again. Thanks guys!
Hi Jodie, Many thanks for your lovely comment, very kind...You did amazing considering your health, well done! We have also done Machu Picchu and we agree with you, Pico to Pico is actually harder! Its a great hike though. Thank you again, kind regards, Simon and Elaine
Impressive, i think the return journey is up as well. Thanks for the insight.
Thanks for watching, regards, Simon and Elaine
Me and the wife did this walk in march , the steps was a killer but the views are amazing so well worth it ..
A hike we won't forget for a while! Thanks so much for watching and commenting, regards, Simon and Elaine
Mmy legs are like jelly just watching it lol 😆 ive seen this walk before and it's something I want to do! I can see just how popular this hike is! So it had two routes did you take the left route? Absolutely fantastic! Love the views and a well earned chocolate bar! Was going to ask if you got taxi back but I can see you did the whole walk in reverse also! Thanks for sharing this epic hike!
The mountains seem to just go straight up from the sea... Sharp, rugged beauty.. What a path! WOW... I would have to stop at the top for a day or two to rest up to finish.
Wow the view walking on the ridge 😮😮
Excellent share my friend 💯🔥✅☝️
Blinkin' 'eck - that landscape/path is extraordinary and not for the feint hearted!
And I (Simon) truly don't like heights! We still don't know how we managed this one, in truth...
You Did amazing I only went as far as the stairway to Heaven but I'm hoping to go back and do the walk next time 😊 and yep we also went in the Restaurant
Thank you, it's a hike we'll not forget for a long time...
Ay up me duck.
A great adventure and set up, Sir.
Ay a good-un me owd cocka 👍🙂🇬🇧
Love your t-shirt Simon 🤩 What a stunning trail 😱 I have shared your last video to my friend Sylvain Laméricain …My friend Sylvain Laméricain has been there in the same period of time as you , he has commented your last video and also subscribed…he did film there also and has one video uploaded about this trip and will have more coming up also . I am amazed by the construction of this trail …unbelievable! 😳 Great views from everywhere!
Nice video Simon ! 👌👏👍 I see you are probably very busy because you don’t have time to respond when we write to you …for sure having many comments is time consuming…
See you !
Have both a great weekend cheers 🥂
Serge
H&S 👩❤️👨🌈🇨🇦
Hi both, we do try to reply whenever we can, we have been so busy with work since Christmas, its been crazy! However, I'm still finding some time to edit! I will double check your friend, I may have missed his comment, always great to have new YT contacts. Many thanks, Simon and Elaine
Just completed walk yesterday,my husband and I are both mid 60s,we did find it difficult but have no regrets and did enjoy it.
Take plenty of water and take your time,it's not a race!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Well done on completing this hike, tough but so worth while! Yes, water, time...and good boots too. Kind regards, Simon and Elaine
Wow! That place is brimming with natural beauty. Very relaxing. The views are stunning. Thank you for sharing your enjoyable video. Have a nice day.
Fantastic, better than I was expecting.
Wow, my dear friends! I'm really impressed! You have had a truly unique experience, which will remain in your heart and eyes forever!
What a wonderful adventure... it must not have been easy, but the effort was absolutely worth it!
The sight that you had before your eyes was absolutely gorgeous and breathtaking! Thank you for sharing this experience with us and doing it beautifully. The shooting was perfect!
A huge like and my biggest embrace. Happy weekend! Renata
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Thank you as always, it was a biggy of a vlog!
@@unowhotravelchannel Beautifully done, Simon!! A big hug! Renata
@@SergeCousineau 😘😘🖐🖐💜💜
fantastic hike
Such a great place to hike
Such an amazing hike with great views - it looks like a tough one with all the up and down. From the thumbnail I thought you had gone to Machu Picchu! 😄
Thanks Donna, funny enough we did Machu Picchu about five years ago now, that too was challenging!
Lovely tour around
Wow ! what a hike a challenge ok Simon and Elaine!! real glad it was wellpaved and handrails .Top team 😃😃
What a fantastic hike with breathtaking views! Thanks for sharing your amazing experience.
Thanks for watching, regards, Simon
Wow this is absolutely stunning! An excellent video!
Thank you so much 😀
Another great adventure, loved it!!!
Thank you, it was a biggy!
Such a great place to hike, wow what a view.
Cheers Guys, kind regards...
Great video. Love my homeland.
Madeira is truly beautiful, many thanks for watching, regards, Simon
Going in august with my gf! Thanks your vlog was the most realistic I saw until now with other people around so I know what to expect even in sunrise/sunset.
Thank you, we like to keep it real and show both sides of the coin...have a great time when you go, regards, Simon
Brilliant video guys and very well done for doing that hike
Thank you, one hike we won't forget in a hurry...
This was absolutely incredible ty for sharing sledgehammered that like button sharing out full watch stay safe and blessed
Thank you guys, you too!
So professionally presented and narrated my friend, absolutely gorgeous! 🎥👌
Thank you so much, regards, Simon 😀
Brilliant video.
Thank you so much for watching, kind regards, Simon and Elaine
nice early start cool views on the drive and on the walk just outstanding beauty meets the eyes wow quite a rugged uphill journey tunnel dark in there such a thrilling journey Simon
*fully watched🥸Au👍big like for you*💯
Thank you Billy, this was a biggy of a vlog, just one this week! Hope you're well...
Enjoyed your vlog very much.
Thank you Diane, kind regards, Simon and Elaine
7:30 in the morning, that's like midnight, why would anyone want to get up that early lol Joking aside what an amazing hike, so glad you are doing it and not me, I don't think I have enough GT spray for that. Thanks for sharing👍
Beautiful location !
Honestly Imo, it was stunning, an incredible hike, but very challenging even for us...
You are genius! Informative.. Nice to meet you. 😊 😊
You too, thanks so much for watching! Regards, Simon
Very nice tour and video.
Thank you very much, regards, Simon
Wow that was one challenging hike with beautiful stunning views, certainly well laid out with paths and steps, well beyond our capabilities, good job there's a cafe near the end must be a nightmare for delivery drive though 😂
Thank you, kind regards, Simon
BIG LIKE FROM JAPAN！！
Thank you so much...
incredible views from the top and along the journey to get there , that had to be one exhausting hike you must of been glad to get back to the car at the end
Oh Craig, you wouldn't believe how tired we were, we keep forgetting we're not getting any younger!
@@unowhotravelchannel I could see that in the video you were tired that was hard both ways
Brother Simon, Gorgeous Intro There With Mr Moon And The Sleepy City Lights - Definitely Not The Only Ones Walking Mother Earth 's Surface - I Understand That Music Is Subjective But Your Background Tunes Were Top Shelf - Well Done - Always Enjoy Watching Your Latest Episode - Stay Strong
Cheers
Thank you so much Travis, this was a long vlog to put together, only one this week, I'm afraid...hope you're well, cheers, Simon
Have done this hike twice. It can be brutal in parts but definitely worth it for the views and sense of achievement. Once finished there and back…. a beer and some food are most welcome
Hats off for doing it twice, it is indeed challenging, but so worth it! Thanks for watching👍
Wow, thank you for taking us all on this hike, not sure I could do it. Well done, and some amazing and stunning views
Thank you, in truth, we didn't know how we did it...
iscritto 5061 e mega like grazie per essere passato al prossimo video
Hi Simone a nice hike a bit to high for me 👌👌
It was almost to high for us too!
This is probably my favourite hike I’ve ever done! And agree, also probably one of the hardest!! Those steps 😫.
Its a crazy but beautiful hike, thank you so much for commenting...
Fantastic beauty! Thank you for the video! I dream of going on this hike.. Why is there no one with poles? it's easier with them
Thank you so much, its a great hike, but tough going!
Hey - how was this on your knees with all the downward steps? Loved the vid!
Hi, thanks for watching, much appreciated...yes, those steps were tough on our knees, a very challenging hike for us. Kind regards, Simon and Elaine
Just checked out the hike on the map; amazing. There are a few caches along the way :) And of course virtuals at the peaks, hehe
So many times it looked a lot like Angel's Landing in Utah, only wider and a much more solid trail (and better hand guides) :) But the views and sheer drops... o_O
Thanks, yes can indeed vouch for it being a bit like Angels Landing, we did that about six years ago, another "don't look down" moment!
@@unowhotravelchannel Wow! Just taken a look at that Angels Landing place, you say you that too? Did you do a vid of it we can see?
@@arriesone1 th-cam.com/video/vMKBGY3fVGg/w-d-xo.html A long time ago!
Beautiful! I reckon this is the “VO” route right? Just wondering as I also see “VE” on the map at the start, but I can’t find much info about it.
I think when we were there, the VE route was shut...that was last November, not too sure now. Thanks for watching, regards, Simon
That might explain why I can’t find much about it. At least I know now that the VO route itself is more than worth it, thanks for the reply!
There is always that one person. Luckily it was not me this time. What a fantastic spot, beyond my capabilities. I feel sorry for the workers who go up it everyday to serve coffee and chocolate.
We thought we'd pushed our luck on this hike David, it was tough!
What early birds you all are!
a wonderful video, so let me ask you something, if we would like to go to Pico do Ariero, it can go by car ?
Hi, you have to drive to Pico do Ariero if you want to do the hike we did, there’s good parking there but it does get busy.
It’s all fun until a landslide 😂 I’d pass on that one
That's why you have me to take you on these ridiculous treks...
How twisty and winding is the road up to the parking lot? and how long do the twisty roads last? I tend to get car sick on twisty roads so just wondering if I should take motion sickness medicine before hand
The road up was windy but manageable, it was a good half an hour or so from Funchal.
Do you have a hike recommendation in Madeira that would be a good preparation hike to PR1? Im a little concerned about the altitude so a hike around 610-1200m would be preferred
Hi there, sorry for the late reply. PR1 is indeed a tough but rewarding hike. A good preparation would be the first hike we did in Madeira, PR8, hilly but manageable! Many thanks, Simon
I have 2 children 14 years girl and 12 years boy will they be ok to go on hike
Only you know your children’s capabilities but it is a tough hike with some high steps and steep ascents both sides of the valley! For children, I would instead recommend the PR8 hike, it’s on another vlog of ours! It’s safer and the views are incredible! Many thanks, Simon
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Thank you so much