Before walking, consult with the official entities and / or information platforms, if the conditions are in good navigability of the route in question. The climatic conditions or the occurrence of natural phenomena of erosion are some of the examples to be taken into account before hiking.
1- Make sure that the route you are going to take is appropriate to your physical condition and / or you have the necessary equipment for the requirements of the route.
2- If possible do not walk alone. If you want to do a route, preferably do it accompanied . in the most demanding paths you should be accompanied by a guide or someone with experience.
3-Be aware of the time required to do the routes. Do not let it darken because the conditions of navigability may be smaller.
4-If the option is to take one of the routes not recommended by the regional forest management(ER), please note that you should be accompanied by maps and / or reliable information as well as the appropriate equipment that certifies that you are in the right direction. NEVER put your safety at risk and circulate with care. Do not adventure out of the planned route.
5- Especially for long-distance routes, take into consideration to take with you food / liquids that are necessary and sufficient to meet the physical requirements of the route.
6- Do not challenge the imminent danger, because your actions depend above all on you. Be extremely careful with the walks you make.
7- Always be contactable. You should inform a local or family about the route you will take. See the list of emergency contacts below.
8- Due to the specific orographic characteristics of Madeira, it is frequent to find water falls during the trajectories. Do not be tempted to run when under a water fall because the floors are slippery. Put your waterproof and cross with the necessary prudence. Always walk on the side that gives you less risk of falling abruptly.
9- Make sure you have all the necessary equipment for the type of route you want to do. Footwear and walkers for hiking are very important, especially if you want to undertake a demanding hike.
Feed yourself well and prepare a snack that allows you to properly recover the energy expended.
If the walk is in a high elevation, always wear warm clothing even if the weather is favorable. Microclimates are more frequent as you climb.
