Mount Pico Night Climb – Reach the Summit for a Magical Sunrise
Overview
Tripix Azores has conducted guided climbs to the Peak Mountain since 2015 and our local professional team has already guided more than 10,000 participants on the highest mountain in Portugal.
A night climb requires more than just knowing the route. Progressing on volcanic terrain during the night implies careful management of the pace, visibility, weather conditions and well-being of each participant throughout the ascension.
Our guides work in the Peak Mountain all year round, combining local knowledge of the mountain with a constant attention to safety and changing conditions.
Reaching Piquinho when the day begins to rise over the Atlantic is the moment that defines this experience - the reward after climbing the Peak Mountain overnight.
What's Included
- Mount Pico Natural Reserve access fee
- Climbing Certificate of Achievement
- Individual Headlight
- Allianz® Personal Accident Insurance
- Hiking poles
- Professional & Certified Mount Pico Guide
- Meals
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting Location
Caminho Florestal nº 9 Candelária
9950-000 Madalena, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Climb the Peak Mountain during the night and reach Piquinho, the highest point in Portugal, at 2,351 meters altitude, in time to watch the sunrise on the summit.
The Night Climb begins in the early morning, from the House of the Mountain, located at about 1,230 meters altitude. Accompanied by a professional local Guide and with a headlamp, you will make the ascent on the steep and irregular volcanic trail to the crater, then follow up to the Piquinho to watch the sunrise.
The full experience typically takes between 7 and 9 hours, depending on the group's rhythm, rail conditions and weather. The trail is approximately 8 km away, with approximately 1,100 meters of positive de-leveling, and includes solidified lava terrain, volcanic rock and some fragments that require greater attention to progress and hand support.
It is important to have good physical condition and coordination. During the entire climb, the Guide manages the group’s pace and safety, continuously evaluating the weather and mountain conditions.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- All participants must be in good physical condition and have motor coordination. Please inform Tripix Azores of any physical restrictions, including issues with lower limbs, vertigo, mental health, heart problems, asthma, diabetes, pregnancy, or other health conditions.
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Participants should not have gone diving 24 hours before the climb.
- It is mandatory to present yourself with proper mountain boots and equipment suitable for the activity. Failure to meet these requirements may result in exclusion from the climb, including by decision of the Mountain House, without the right to a refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- Mount Pico Natural Reserve access fee.
- Climbing Certificate of Achievement.
- Individual Headlight.
- Allianz® Personal Accident Insurance.
- Hiking poles.
- Professional & Certified Mount Pico Guide.
- Meals.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mount Pico Night Climb – Reach the Summit for a Magical Sunrise is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- All participants must be in good physical condition and have motor coordination. Please inform Tripix Azores of any physical restrictions, including issues with lower limbs, vertigo, mental health, heart problems, asthma, diabetes, pregnancy, or other health conditions.
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mount Pico Night Climb – Reach the Summit for a Magical Sunrise will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Mount Pico Natural Reserve access fee
- Climbing Certificate of Achievement
- Individual Headlight
- Allianz® Personal Accident Insurance
- Hiking poles
- Professional & Certified Mount Pico Guide
- Meals
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- All participants must be in good physical condition and have motor coordination. Please inform Tripix Azores of any physical restrictions, including issues with lower limbs, vertigo, mental health, heart problems, asthma, diabetes, pregnancy, or other health conditions.
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Participants should not have gone diving 24 hours before the climb.
- It is mandatory to present yourself with proper mountain boots and equipment suitable for the activity. Failure to meet these requirements may result in exclusion from the climb, including by decision of the Mountain House, without the right to a refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
