This course was elaborated and mapped by Aventour guides, after studies and demarcation of land. Since it is an old path that shepherds used for grazing, the progress, in some points, is in the pastureland. It is, certainly, a rare and beautiful walking tour. You see all the islands of the Central Group permanently, as well as the steep cliffs that characterize the north coast of the island.
In the first part of the tour we will go to Sombrante, the name they give to this place, because of the view spot to Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo. At this point we will be at 780 meters altitude with a splendid view to this fajã.
The second point to go by is Pico das Ovelhas, at 760 meters above sea level where we will see the lagoons of Fajã Cubres and Fajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo as well as the other islands of the Azorean central group.
The view over Fajã dos Cubres and Caldeira de Santo Cristo are the highest postcard moment now available to all of those who go with us to this lost paradise.
Along the walk we can see a variety of endemic plants existing on these lands and, luckily, have a glimpse of wild goats that populate the northern slopes and cows which give color to the landscape.
We finish this tour at the sightseeing of Fajã dos Cubres, with a view over the North Coast of the island of Sao Jorge.
activity information
difficulty level
total distance: 10km
hiking: 4h
total time: 5h
start: urzal
finish: norte pequeno
north coast
altitude max: 800m
12 anos
09
additional information
meeting point
The meeting point is where the activity starts.
When you make the reservation, a link will be sent to you with the location of the Meeting Point to the activity's starting point.
bring to the activity
Comfortable and light clothing;
Hiking boots or tennis shoes;
Cap;
Backpack not exceeding 25L;
Waterproof jacket;
Wind shield.;
Camara.
included in the activity
Accredited guides;
Insurance;
Snack;
Waters;
Gift Aventour.
- You get a discount of 5€ per person, if you go directly to the meeting point for the activity. We will send you the coordinates (Google Maps) of the meeting point.
- The prices for a single client, at the time of booking, are 50% off. On the date of the activity, if there is only one client, you will have to pay the remaining 50% (at the meeting point), if there are no other clients for the same tour.
PER PERSON: 170€
PER PERSON: 85€
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