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- Levada do Furado Directions
The name "Rota Grande da Levada do Furado Velho" doesn't match any trail in Madeira's official PR trail register (managed by IFCN) or the wider AllTrails community catalogue as an exact title. However, there are closely related trails that are very likely what you're looking for — here's what I found:
This is the official IFCN-recommended route along the Levada do Furado:
| PR code | PR 10 |
| Route | Ribeiro Frio → Portela |
| Distance | 11 km |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Duration | ~5 hours |
| Altitude | 645 m (min) → 880 m (max) |
| Start | ER 303 (Ribeiro Frio) |
| End | ER 102 (Portela) |
| Access fee | €4.50 (visitors > 12 years) via the SIMplifica portal; free for children ≤ 12 |
| Managing entity | IFCN |
The trail follows the Levada do Furado water canal through lush laurel forest (laurissilva), passing tunnels and narrow footbridges. It's one of Madeira's most classic levada walks, with sweeping views over the valleys and the north coast.
Directions to the trailhead ↗ · Visit Madeira page ↗
⚠️ Check the current trail status on openmadeira.org before setting out — conditions can change.
These are community-mapped routes on AllTrails that incorporate the Levada do Furado or the "Furado Velho" (Old Furado) path. They are not part of Madeira's official PR trail network managed by IFCN, so they have no official open/closed status and no maintenance/signage guarantee — check access and conditions locally before going.
Levada da Portela – Levada do Furado – Fissure — 4.3★ from 28 reviews on AllTrails · 7.9 km · Moderate · ~3–3.5 hr · Out & back. This route follows the historic canals of the Levada do Furado and the Levada da Portela through lush laurel forest, tunnels, and narrow footbridges. This is likely the closest match to what's sometimes called the "Furado Velho" route. (AllTrails ↗) · Directions ↗
Levada Serra do Faial – Levada do Furado – Pico do Suna — 4.0★ from 31 reviews · 18.5 km · Hard · ~6.5–7 hr · Out & back. A longer route combining two levadas with magnificent mountain/valley views and laurel forest sections. (AllTrails ↗) · Directions ↗
In short: If you're looking for the classic Levada do Furado walk, PR 10 (Ribeiro Frio → Portela) is the official route. The name "Rota Grande da Levada do Furado Velho" most likely refers to an older/longer variant along the same canal — the community route "Levada da Portela – Levada do Furado – Fissure" above is the closest match. Both share the same stunning laurel-forest setting and water-canal path.
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