Travel Guide Petit Pico

Little Pico is the young crater formed by the 2014 eruption. You can climb it without a guide, but it's still advisable, if only to support the local economy. It's an uphill climb, but not particularly difficult. Don't forget your hat, sunscreen and plenty of water, as the sun can be very strong. A good half-hour's walk will take you to the summit, where you can marvel at the contrasting scenery: a spectacular view of the caldera and the lava flows that have destroyed the houses. The heat emanating from the ground, a few fumaroles and the smell of sulfur are a reminder that the volcano is still active.