Ponta do Pico (2351 m a.s.l.)

About peak Ponta do Pico

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Logged on Vrcholovka 17x in total. Vrchol Ponta do Pico was added here by Petr T. and info was completed by Mirek Voracek a Martin Matějka.

Ponta do Pico is part of challenges: Crown of Europe, Highest Geographical Points of Europe, Ultraprominent Europe

Also known as Montanha do Pico or simply Pico. The highest mountain of the Azores, Portugal, and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, the longest mountain range in the world! The thirteenth most prominent mountain in Europe and the westernmost ultra-prominent mountain in Europe.
A stratovolcano, with its last eruption in 1720. The summit Piquinho (2351 m) rises from the caldera at an altitude of around 2250 m. A few meters below the summit, hot steam at a temperature of 50-75 °C blows from the rock.

Chalet/accommodation: There is no chalet on the peak.
Stroller access: Peak is not stroller accessible.
Views: There are views from the peak.
Cable car: There is no cable car to this peak.
Equipment: Good shoes
Accessibility: A permit is required, purchased at the mountain hut at the start of the trek (approx. 1220 m a.s.l.), price €25 (September 2021). The climbing capacity is limited, advance reservation is recommended.