Azores — Faial to Pico Traverse
A ferry-connected 2-day traverse of two Azorean volcanoes — with the Pico summit as the crown.
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- Region
- Portugal
- Country
- Europe
- Biome
- Volcanic Atlantic (0–2,351 m)
- Best season
- April – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Volcanic Atlantic (0–2,351 m)
- Best season: April – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
A ferry-connected 2-day traverse of two Azorean volcanoes — with the Pico summit as the crown.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: April – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Volcanic Atlantic (0–2,351 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Europe
Biome
Volcanic Atlantic (0–2,351 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Azores — Faial to Pico Traverse trip tools
Popular pursuits at Azores — Faial to Pico Traverse
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
