Head towards the fort, after entering the citadel take the path on the left (1) leaving the road, superb view of Angra, turn right (2) then take the path that climbs towards the picnic area (3). Take the dirt track to the viewpoint (4) over the crater then the higher viewpoint (5). Return to the picnic area (6) and enjoy another superb view of the crater (7). Descend the dirt track (8) with a few tricky sections (9), then climb back up through the woods to the road, climb to the left and return to another picnic area (with toilets) (10). Descend the volcano and leave the citadel. Head towards Angra, enjoy the beach, take note of the statue of Vasco da Gama and the church, as well as the beautiful historic houses in the town centre (11) as you pass through the market (12).
Azores - Terceira - Monte Brasil and Angra
A very pleasant walk around the crater, entering through the fortress, then a breathtaking view of the town of Angra, view of the crater, highest point, picnic area, tour of the crater, and finally a tour of the historic houses. Very varied and pleasant, one section (9) is quite steep but can be avoided.
Details
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 5.27 mi -
Average duration: 3h 30 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,201 ft -
Descent: - 1,181 ft -
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Highest point: 663 ft -
Lowest point: 7 ft
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Country:
Azores
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City:
Angra do Heroísmo -
Start/End: N 38.652994° / W 27.224128° -
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 125 ft - Municipal field
- 1 : mi 0.36 - alt. 240 ft - Path on the left
- 2 : mi 0.72 - alt. 269 ft - Path on the right
- 3 : mi 1.02 - alt. 499 ft - Monte Brasil picnic area
- 4 : mi 1.36 - alt. 659 ft - Viewpoint 1 over the crater
- 5 : mi 1.44 - alt. 640 ft - Highest point, radio station
- 6 : mi 1.61 - alt. 535 ft - Path on the left
- 7 : mi 1.93 - alt. 509 ft - Viewpoint 2 on crater
- 8 : mi 2.04 - alt. 522 ft - Turn left
- 9 : mi 2.25 - alt. 472 ft - Difficult descent
- 10 : mi 3.18 - alt. 522 ft - Picnic area 2 + toilets
- 11 : mi 4.62 - alt. 72 ft - Angra town centre
- 12 : mi 4.95 - alt. 121 ft - Market
- S/E : mi 5.27 - alt. 125 ft - Municipal field
Notes
Toilets, water point, picnic area (3) (10)
Source and adaptation of the trail: PRC04 TER https://trails.visitazores.com/fr/sentiers-des-acores/terceira/monte-brasil
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