Madeira Island Ultra Trail

Parque Natural da Madeira, Portugal

72.1 miles (116.1 km) · 29,355 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Race

Madeira Island Ultra Trail is a 72.1 mile point-to-point race located in Parque Natural da Madeira, Portugal. The route climbs 29,355 feet and descends 29,410 feet. The most significant ascent covers 19.0 miles and gains 5,152 feet. Vertical rate measures 409 feet of gain per mile. 35% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 87.64th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This race serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Portugal.