{"id":5618,"date":"2023-06-21T14:13:22","date_gmt":"2023-06-21T14:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/?p=5618"},"modified":"2026-02-18T15:14:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T15:14:24","slug":"pico-da-esperanca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/en\/pico-da-esperanca\/","title":{"rendered":"Pico da Esperan\u00e7a: S\u00e3o Jorge's Highest Point"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ea55dca22f4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ea55dca22f4\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1788\" height=\"954\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5619\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_1.png 1788w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_1-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_1-1024x546.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_1-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_1-1536x820.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_1-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1788px) 100vw, 1788px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Pico da Esperan\u00e7a is the highest mountain on the island of S\u00e3o Jorge in the Azores, rising to <strong>1053 meters high<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From here, you have an incredible view over the island of S\u00e3o Jorge itself, the ocean and the islands of Faial and Pico. On days with good visibility, you can also see Graciosa and Terceira in the opposite direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this area there is a large group of mountains, lower than this one, which form the central mountain range of the island of S\u00e3o Jorge. Between the various craters of extinct volcanoes, lagoons emerge, offering magical scenery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<!-- Verticais laterais -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4062967657049718\" data-ad-slot=\"8857927712\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ea55dca2bad&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ea55dca2bad\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"961\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5625\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_2.png 1800w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_2-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_2-1024x547.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_2-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_2-1536x820.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_2-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to the altitude of the area, it can be under heavy clouds of fog, as was the case with us. However, as is common in the Azores, the weather is always changing, so the scenery can quickly open up and reveal the beauty that is Pico da Esperan\u00e7a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Access to Pico da Esperan\u00e7a is via a wide dirt track that forks off from the main path. From here, it's a steep climb that leads directly to one of the highest areas, overlooking the two large lagoons in its center. From here, there is a small path that circles the highest area, encircling the lagoons - however, be careful as it is a windy, foggy and quite high area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ea55dca3184&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69ea55dca3184\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"5627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_7.jpg\" alt=\"Caminho\" class=\"wp-image-5627\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_7-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_7-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_7-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_7-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_7-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" 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decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"5628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_5.jpg\" alt=\"Pico da Esperan\u00e7a Lagoa\" class=\"wp-image-5628\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_5-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_5-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rotadoamanha.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/PicoEsperanca_5-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">how to get to Pico da Esperan\u00e7a<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main way to visit this destination is via a footpath, 16.9 km one way, called PR 04 SJO - Pico do Pedro - Pico da Esperan\u00e7a - Faj\u00e3 do Ouvidor. You can consult the official trail information (<a href=\"https:\/\/trails.visitazores.com\/sites\/default\/files\/pr_04_sjo_-pico_esperanca-_faja_ouvidor_nova_versao_4.pdf\" title=\"\">here<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trail itself, although long, is quite simple, always following a dirt track that navigates between the mountain ranges, with a special stop at Pico da Esperan\u00e7a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the beauty of the trail, it is quite a long one with a few climbs due to the various mountains. In addition, it is a linear path, which makes it difficult for those who only want to visit Pico da Esperan\u00e7a (which is about 30% of the way).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<!-- Verticais laterais -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4062967657049718\" data-ad-slot=\"8857927712\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69ea55dca4b54&quot;}\" 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0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:34px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, and due to the logistical difficulty of having to do the whole trail backwards or arrange transportation, we opted to take the car for part of the way. At the time of our visit (January 2022), there were no restrictions on vehicles on this trail, which is actually a dirt road. The path is not very easy for cars, but it is doable with a little care and reduced speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We chose to leave the car about 1 or 2 km from Pico da Esperan\u00e7a, next to a memorial that is located here, as it is one of the areas where the road is widest and allows for greater safety. In addition, from here Pico da Esperan\u00e7a appears straight ahead, so the view up there is worth the effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This memorial, the only human sign in the landscape, is a tribute to the passengers and crew of SATA Air A\u00e7ores Flight ATP SP530M, which crashed into Pico da Esperan\u00e7a in 1999. In addition, there is a memorial to Father J\u00falio Soares, one of the victims of the crash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n<!-- Verticais laterais -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4062967657049718\" data-ad-slot=\"8857927712\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:43px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">more to see<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a 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