Complete hiking guides & practical information
If there is one activity that we all enjoy on board Kerguelen, it is hiking during our stopovers. Whether it’s for a quiet walk or a more sportive hike, we like to leave with our backpack for the day and dive into the heart of nature. We have prepared complete guides for some of the hikes we have done. With these, you’ll have all the practical information about the hike at your fingertips, an overview of what to expect on the trail, the alternative paths we’ve tested and approved, and answers to a bunch of other practical questions to help you decide which hike to take. We also provide our GPX tracks to accompany you on the right hiking trails.
The PR8 Ponta de São Lourenço hike allows you to discover the only semi-arid part of Madeira. Here you will discover the steep cliffs drawn by the wind and the sea. You will observe simultaneously the north and the south coast of the island. You will plunge your eyes and your mind in the clear waters that border the cliffs. In short, it deserves to be one of the island’s must-sees!
The PR6 Levada das 25 Fontes is one of the most popular hikes on Madeira Island. It follows a levada, that particular irrigation system, and plunges into the heart of the Rabaçal valley covered by the primary forest of Madeira. As a bonus, it offers a breathtaking view when you reach the source of the levada.
The PR11 Vereda dos Balcões hike is undeniably the easiest hike on Madeira Island. You will follow a levada, the irrigation system so specific to the island, for a very short distance before enjoying a breathtaking panorama. And if, like us, you feel adventurous, we suggest you to follow an alternative and more sportive path for the return.
