Pico do Fogo

It was an insane experience. The damage from last eruption is still noticeable. We went up in about 3 hours. Incredible view is all the time with you. On top it is very windy and smelly like sulfur. On the other site its perfectly to run the volcano down in the big field if ashes. Downwards you are in approx 30min.

Wonderful hike. Not difficult if you are in shape and used to climbing (summit can be reached in about 2h). Really great experience. Guide necessary especially to cross the peak and descend the other side. About 5.5h round trip with a break on top and a stop a pico pequeno on the way down. Totally worth it.

First things first: Even if you are an experienced mountaineer get a local guide!!! Not only are they a delight to have for extra information about the volcano and the life with it, the trail is hard to find and diverting from it can put groups that walk behind you at risk! We climbed up with Maurizio - and just meeting him was a highlight. You can always get in touch with the guides through Mustafa at Casa Marisa. Now, we are not hikers and we are only moderately fit, but we made it to the crater and back to Casa Marisa in 10hrs. You should be aware that the trail features some pretty scary parts (especially for people who are scared of heights). I only made it thanks to Maurizio. Also remember that the humidity of the air is very low - so pack enough water! If you do keep going you are rewarded with an experience you will never forget. The view (we had a perfectly clear day) was amazing, you can see the smoke coming from the crater and the hot air being emitted through some holes by the side. Going down make sure you take the path through the ash - it’s like a moon walk (careful: slippery at the bottom). You also have the best view of all the different lava fields and the other craters. On your way you can marvel at the wild plants and the fruit plantations. Even though going up was a highlight you should still visit Cha das Caldeiras of you don’t want to or cannot make it up the volcano. Just being in this place is pure magic!

Wasn't very easy going up,you NEED a guide in order to find your way. You get to see smoke in the volcano when up and the most fulfilling landscape throughout I highly recommend Jose for a guide.

Incredible view and nice hike to the top. If you don't find the correct way down it can get difficult, but as soon as you reach the part where you can slide down, everything is nice and chill. Don't forget enough water..

Fogo is an active stratovulcano that erupted as recently as 2014. The views are amazing but it's true that getting to top will require some effort. Fogo will test your endurance ;) I didnt have a guide - and at least once I came to a dead end and had to backtrack. Apart from random boulders that sometimes come down with massive speed I dont think there are many risks involved. You might also see some smoke / fumes on top.

Fantastic place to visit! Incredible landshaft of old Caldera and great views from Pico do Fogo

This is not the volcano. A long time ago, This volcano was 10x as high. It was so high and so steep it collapsed. The amount of material dumped into the ocean made a tsunami 200 ft tall. You can see the crater and you can see where parts of the island collapsed. I find it really neat that the magma has already made a new mini volcano in its place.