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Hike Pico Grande – From Cha das Caldeiras

Cha das Caldeiras

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Activity Description

Highlights
- Hike the biggest volcano of the archipelago
- Walk on the black fresh lava from last erruption
- Learn about vine planting and the wine of Fogo

Full description
I will meet you at your accommodation in cha das caldeiras where we start with a small briefing, I will introduce you my land and all the surrounding areas of the volcano and give you the instructions for this hike. Afterwards we will start our hike starting from 1700 m above the sea level.
the first hour goes easily trough lava field from the last eruption till 2000 m, after that you will face a serpentine path that goes trough rocks and ashes till 2300, here you will enjoy a wonderful view of the entire crater and the surrounding islands. When you reach the crater of the volcano you will see that it really worth to take this journey.
The most funny part is the way down that goes trough ashes till the surrounding villages.
At the end I will bring you back at your accommodation.

Hike: 1100 m 4h up / 2h down

Arrangements

Duration6 hours 30 minutes
WhenAll year round
WhereCha das Caldeiras, Fogo island
Weathern/a
What to Wear.
Things to Bring• Camera • Wind Jacket • Hiking shoe • Hiking Sticks • 1.5 l water • Snacks
Guests or SpectatorsCulture, History, Landscape, Contact with people

Requirements

Minimum Age3 years
Minimum Height0.0 m
Maximum Height0.0 m
Fitness LevelNo Fitness Requirement
Maximum Weight0.0 kg
CertificationNot Applicable
Experience LevelNo Experience Requirement

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

Tour guide
Insurance liability

ExclusionsGratuities

Notes

Join us for this amazing hike that take you to the top of Cape Verde, the highest point of the archipelago and the second highest point of the Atlantic.

Duration- 6 hours

Live tour guide- English, French, Portuguese

Highlights
• hike the biggest volcano of the archipelago
• Walk on the black fresh lava from last erruption
• Learn about vine planting and the wine of Fogo

If you are in cha das caldeiras please do not forget to send us the name of your accommodation so we can meet you at the reception at 6 am or 6:30

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