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Tell me about the Chão do Pasto - Pico das Pedras - Curral Velho levada walk in Madeira
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The user is asking about a specific levada walk: "Chão do Pasto - Pico das Pedras - Curral Velho". This sounds like a specific trail in Madeira. Let me search for it using the find_hikestool.The search returned no results. Let me try a broader search - maybe the trail name is slightly different, or I should search with just parts of thename.The user asked about the "Chão do Pasto - Pico das Pedras - Curral Velho" levada walk. This trail is NOT an official IFCN PR trail — it's a community route from AllTrails. I need to present it with the appropriate caveat, and describe it from the data provided. Let me compile the details: - Name: Chão do Pasto - Pico das Pedras - Curral Velho - Type: Loop (circular) - Difficulty: Hard - Length: 15.9 km - Estimated time: 5.5–6 hr - Area: Madeira Natural Park - Rating: 4.1★ from 22 reviews on AllTrails - Description: Starts on National Road 202 near Chão do Pasto, follows the Levada da Serra do Faial, passes through hidden forest with various flora and fauna - Coordinates: 32.7129, -16.83656 - Directions URL provided I need to clearly label this as a community/unofficial trail, not part of the official PR network. I should also offer to find a video of it and check the weather/terrain. Let me also get a YouTube video of this trail so I can show it.The trail "Chão do Pasto - Pico das Pedras - Curral Velho" is NOT an official IFCN PR trail — it's a community route mapped on AllTrails. I need to present it with the appropriate caveat, describe it from the data I have, and make it clear it's unofficial. Let me compile the details from the community trail data: - **Name:** Chão do Pasto - Pico das Pedras - Curral Velho - **Type:** Community route (unofficial) — NOT part of Madeira's official PR trail network managed by IFCN - **Rating:** 4.1★ from 22 hiker reviews on AllTrails - **Difficulty:** Hard - **Length:** 15.9 km - **Route type:** Loop - **Estimated time:** 5.5–6 hr - **Area:** Madeira Natural Park - **Description:** Starts on National Road 202 near Chão do Pasto, follows the Levada da Serra do Faial, passes through a hidden forest with diverse flora and fauna, and takes hikers through the island's highlands. I should present this with the proper caveats and offer a helpfulfollow-up.
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Official PR trail (IFCN) Community route (AllTrails — not official)
  • Chão do Pasto - Pico das Pedras - Curral Velho 4.1 Directions
Photos: walkmeguide.com · green = official IFCN PR trail · amber = community route (AllTrails)
Chão do Pasto – Pico das Pedras – Curral Velho

⚠️ Community route, not an official PR trail — This walk is mapped on AllTrails but is not part of Madeira's official PR (Percurso Recomendado) trail network managed by IFCN (the regional government's forests and nature-conservation authority). It therefore has no official open/closed status and no maintenance or signage guarantee — check access and conditions locally before setting out.

DifficultyHard
Distance15.9 km (loop)
Estimated time5.5–6 hr
AreaMadeira Natural Park
Rating4.1★ from 22 hiker reviews on AllTrails
What to expect

This is a circular trail that starts on National Road 202 near Chão do Pasto and takes hikers on an unforgettable journey through the island's highlands. Following the Levada da Serra do Faial, the route reveals a hidden forest — a true paradise to be discovered. Along the way you can observe various species of flora and fauna, immersing yourself in the natural sounds and magnificent landscapes this trail has to offer.

The route passes between Pico das Pedras and Curral Velho, exploring some of the less-travelled highland terrain of Madeira's Natural Park.

Getting there

▶ Directions to trailhead ↗ — Google Maps will route from your current location.

Before you go

Because this is an unofficial trail, keep in mind:

  • No official status or signage — conditions may change without notice. Check locally for access before heading out.
  • At 15.9 km and rated hard, it's a demanding full-day hike — allow plenty of time and start early.
  • Bring adequate supplies (water, food, layers) as there are no facilities along the route.

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