Pico Ruivo is Madeira's highest. The almost 3km trail rises along the side of the mountain. Next to the shelter house shelter of Pico Ruivo you will have access to 3 other trails that will take you to different parts of the island: Pico Areeiro, Encumeada and Vereda da Ilha. Along the way there are several rock cambins, due to the abrupt climatic variation frequent in the area, either being submerged by a sea of clouds or above them. On days of good visibility, you'll be able to see many different parts of Madeira form the top of Pico Ruivo.