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46+ Trails

Madeira Trail Database

From beginner-friendly coastal paths to expert-only enduro descents. Every trail with standardized difficulty ratings, elevation data, and honest assessments.

Official Trails (IFCN)

Sanctioned by Institute of Forests. Legal, maintained, marked.

Unofficial Trails

Operator-built. Often require guides. Best trails but access varies.

Official IFCN Trails

Sanctioned
Poiso - Chão das Aboboreiras
IntermediateOfficial
Poiso / Central Highlands

Poiso - Chão das Aboboreiras

1,200 ft (366m)4.09 km45 min - 1 hour
ScenicHigh AltitudeOfficial TrailAll Levels
Down - São Jorge
ExpertOfficial
North Coast

Down - São Jorge

850 ft (259m)1.4 km20-30 minutes
FastDemandingOfficial TrailNorth Coast
Advanced skills required
Bica da Cana - Lameirinhas
AdvancedOfficial
Paul da Serra

Bica da Cana - Lameirinhas

1,500 ft (457m)6.0 km1-1.5 hours
High Plateau StartOcean ViewsOfficial TrailNorth Coast Descent
Pico das Pedras
IntermediateOfficial
Santana Region

Pico das Pedras

750 ft (229m)2.49 km30-45 minutes
AccessibleOfficial TrailGood Introduction
Pico da Pedreira - Lombo da Velha
ExpertOfficial
Guide
Central Highlands

Pico da Pedreira - Lombo da Velha

2,100 ft (640m)8.0 km1.5-2 hours
Most Challenging OfficialFull CommitmentRemote
Advanced skills required

Operator-Built Trails

Guide Access

These trails are built and maintained by local operators like Freeride Madeira. Many are world-class but require booking with operators for access.

Estaca Trail 2 & 3
Expert
Guide
Funchal / Santo António

Estaca Trail 2 & 3

2,287 ft (697m)8.5 km1.5-2 hours
TechnicalSteepRootyDrops
Advanced skills required
Robin dos Bosques
Advanced
Central Madeira

Robin dos Bosques

1,800 ft (549m)6.2 km1-1.5 hours
FlowyJumpsForest TunnelsBerms
Fox Monos
Beginner
Coastal / South

Fox Monos

600 ft (183m)3.5 km30-45 minutes
SmoothCoastal ViewsWarm-upBeginner Friendly
Blandy Trail
Advanced
Funchal

Blandy Trail

1,650 ft (503m)5.8 km1-1.5 hours
Technical SingletrackHistoric RouteVaried Terrain
GAMBLE Trail
Expert
Guide
Funchal Basin

GAMBLE Trail

1,400 ft (427m)4.2 km45 min - 1 hour
Bike Park StyleBermsPro-DesignedTechnical
Advanced skills required

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