Mountain Biking + Rock Climbing

Mountain Biking + Rock Climbing

This activity provides participants the opportunity to discover the western part of the island of São Miguel (volcanic system of Sete Cidades and thermal springs of Ferraria) in an active and complete way. After the transfer from Picos de Avenura, the day begins with a nice mountain bike ride in Sete Cidades, in a landscape dominated by the lake considered to be one of the 7 natural wonders of Portugal. The tour (about. 15 kms) develops mainly on easy ground, passing near the lake and the village. After the picnic lunch near the lake, we go to Ferraria area, a unique geological formation along the coast. It is time to relax!. There is a rock-climbing wall, fully equipped and with routes of varying degrees of difficulty (6b to IV ). After all this effort, it's time to relax with a bath in a natural pools of thermal water in the ocean. It's time to return to Ponta Delgada by the green coastal southwest road of São Miguel.

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Duration

4,5H

Total: 7H

Difficulty

Variable

Variable

Minimum age: 6 years

(until 18 years must be accompanied by parents or guardians, , or bring a written permission).

NOTES:

The performance of the activities are subject to weather conditions and logistics.

Schedules and meeting points

09h00 - Picos de Aventura

09h30 – Beginning of the bike ride in Sete Cidades

12h00 – End of the tour and picnic lunch

13h30 – Início da escalada na Ferraria

15h30 – End of climbing

16h30 - Arrival at Ponta Delgada and end of activity

Minimum equipment necessary

Proper footwear, comfortable clothing, light jacket, extra t-shirt/sweater, long pants (climbing), water, snack, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses and backpack.

Recommended Equipment

MTB Gloves, hydration bag, clip shoes and pedals, cat feet (climbing shoes) and magnesium bag.