Official trailPRC40SMI
HIKING · MIGUEL™ PREMIUM
Quatro Caminhos do Faial da Terra
PRC40SMI crosses Faial da Terra through farmland, woodland and the heights of Pico dos Bodes, with links to several trails in the southeast.
PRC40SMI is a 7.4 km circular route listed at about three hours and medium difficulty. Part of it lies within the Caldeira da Povoação geosite.
See this hike with Miguel™Distance7,4 km
Duration3h
Difficultymoderee
Trail typeLoop
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Technical reading of the trail
A technical reading of the trail based on Miguel™ Hiking criteria: route, terrain, exposure, relief, effort and decision conditions.
Technical profile
TerrainForest
ExposureSheltered
PanoramaModerate
Access from the area~45 min from Ponta Delgada
Expert reading
How to read the trail
The official PRC40SMI trail (7.4 km, about 3h, circular, medium difficulty) starts at the village of Faial da Terra, crossing the forested hills above the village before descending back to the coast, a longer and more athletic route than the neighbouring Salto do Prego.
Best for
For hikers comfortable on moderate terrain, wanting to extend the visit of Faial da Terra beyond Salto do Prego with a longer forest loop.
When to pass
Insufficient fitness for 7.4 km with elevation gain, or looking for a short hike (Salto do Prego is a better fit in that case).
When Miguel recommends it
Miguel recommends this hike over Salto do Prego for visitors who have already been to Faial da Terra and want a more complete, more physical route in the same area, in dry and clear high-altitude weather.
Trail logistics
7.4 km, about 3h, medium-difficulty loop, noticeable elevation gain. Hiking shoes recommended.
PLACE · LANDSCAPE · EXPERIENCE
A loop looking inland
It is more than a village stroll: climbs shape the outing. A detour leads to Pico dos Bodes, with views over Faial da Terra and, according to the tourism portal, towards Vila Franca do Campo. The tourism portal lists it as medium difficulty, 7.4 km and about three hours. Visibility therefore matters for the scenic value of this section.
The official description mentions connections with PRC09SMI and PR11SMI. PRC40SMI is a 7.4 km circular route listed at about three hours and medium difficulty. Part of it lies within the Caldeira da Povoação geosite. PRC40SMI crosses Faial da Terra through farmland, woodland and the heights of Pico dos Bodes, with links to several trails in the southeast.
PRC40SMI links with PRC09SMI Sanguinho and PR11SMI Ribeira do Faial da Terra. This makes the area easier to understand as a network rather than an isolated walk. The links do not need to be combined; the right choice depends on time and walking ability.
ON SITE
Pico dos Bodes as a viewpoint
The Pico dos Bodes detour
A detour leads to Pico dos Bodes, with views over Faial da Terra and, according to the tourism portal, towards Vila Franca do Campo.
Visibility and landscape
Visibility therefore matters for the scenic value of this section.
PRC40SMI difficulty
PRC40SMI is a 7.4 km circular route listed at about three hours and medium difficulty.
Connections with Sanguinho
The official description mentions connections with PRC09SMI and PR11SMI.
CHOOSING YOUR VISIT
A connected trail area
PRC40SMI links with PRC09SMI Sanguinho and PR11SMI Ribeira do Faial da Terra. This makes the area easier to understand as a network rather than an isolated walk.
The links do not need to be combined; the right choice depends on time and walking ability.
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