Madeira Trail Fees & Booking System
Effective from 1 January 2026, all open classified walking trails managed by the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) in Madeira require a pre-booked time slot and payment of an official nature access fee.
2026 Fee Schedule
€4.50
Per person over 12 years old, per trail
€10.50
Pico do Areeiro – Pico Ruivo (also covers PR 1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
Note for PR 1: Visitors hiking only the return stretch between Pico do Areeiro and the Pedra Rija viewpoint pay the standard €4.50 fee.
Multi-Day Combined Passes
If you plan to hike two or more IFCN trails during your stay, multi-trail day passes offer reduced rates (automatically calculated at checkout):
- 1-Day Pass (2+ trails): €9.00
- 3-Day Pass: €22.50
- 7-Day Pass: €52.50
*Combined passes apply to standard classified trails and exclude PR 1. Each trail visit still requires a reserved time slot.
Who is Exempt?
Access is free for:
- Children aged 12 and under.
- Permanent Madeira residents with official proof of residence.
- Individuals with a verified disability of 60% or higher, plus one accompanying assistant.
- Landowners adjacent to the route.
Important: Even if exempt from fees, all hikers (except adjacent landowners) must still register and hold a reserved entry time slot through the SIMplifica portal.
How to Book Online
Booking and payment are handled exclusively online through the Regional Government’s SIMplifica portal. No tickets or bookings are sold at trailheads.
- Visit the official SIMplifica hiking service page.
- Select your trail, date, and entry time slot (slots have capacity limits).
- Complete payment online and save your digital confirmation ticket.
- Rangers actively check QR codes and booking confirmations on trail routes.
Looking for Free Alternatives?
Check out our guide to trails without booking requirements for classified routes managed outside the IFCN system that remain free.