Folhadal Hidden Treasures Running Tour (Moderate)
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Overview
We'll go deep inside the Laurissilva forest far away from the civilization and we'll discover some of the hidden treasures these mountains hide.
You'll experience running in a Levada, crossing tunnels and great waterfalls. To finish this tour in beauty we have a clear view to the mountains.
You'll experience running in a Levada, crossing tunnels and great waterfalls. To finish this tour in beauty we have a clear view to the mountains.
Inclusions
- Personal Accidents Insurance
- Liability Insurance
- Headlamp
- Photos
What to expect
Itinerary
In this running experience we travel deep inside the Laurissilva forest far away from the civilization and we'll discover some of the hidden treasures these mountains hide.
We start by running flat in a Levada, and we'll cross 2 tunnels (500m and 800m). We will see on the way some big and smaller waterfalls and we'll feel the humidity of this forest.
On the second part of the tour, we will push har climbing hundreds of steps to have an open view to the mountains.
The last 3 km are in the road relaxing downwards to the starting point while enjoying the view.
This track is 18km long with around 700m elevation gain/loss.
Stop At:
• Laurissilva Forest, Er 209, Madeira 6160-206 Portugal
In this running experience we travel deep inside the Laurissilva forest far away from the civilization and we'll discover some of the hidden treasures these mountains hide.
We start by running flat in a Levada, and we'll cross 2 tunnels (500m and 800m). We will see on the way some big and smaller waterfalls and we'll feel the humidity of this forest.
On the second part of the tour, we will push har climbing hundreds of steps to have an open view to the mountains.
The last 3 km are in the road relaxing downwards to the starting point while enjoying the view.
This track is 18km long with around 700m elevation gain/loss.
Stop At:
• Laurissilva Forest, Er 209, Madeira 6160-206 Portugal
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommended for claustrophobic travelers (tunnels)
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Claire_H
June 2022
Fantastic morning with Dino, great knowledge of the island. Amazing scenery, lovely quiet route. Highly recommended.
Fantastic morning with Dino, great knowledge of the island. Amazing scenery, lovely quiet route. Highly recommended.151michealc
September 2022
This was truly a fantastic run and would recommend it to anyone. Dino has some great local knowledge and there is lots of craic to be had. we ran 18km but it was a comfortable run as Dino adapted to my pace and made it easy. I would hope to come back and do a few different tours in the future.
This was truly a fantastic run and would recommend it to anyone. Dino has some great local knowledge and there is lots of craic to be had. we ran 18km but it was a comfortable run as Dino adapted to my pace and made it easy. I would hope to come back and do a few different tours in the future.