The tiny village of Fontes inland from Campanario is the starting point for this walk which is essentially a ramble on the mountain side above Fontes. The village has a small bar and the track up the
mountain is on the side of the bar. We did a circular route ending on the road a short distance from Fontes.
Although we did our walk in January and Fontes is quite far up (approximately 950 metres above sea level) we had a lovely sunny day but you should be prepared for all weather, and ideally pick a day when the weather is good. Mid summer would probably not be suitable as there is no shade. We followed a track up the mountains passing a small dwelling on our left. Once we reached the top we had wonderful views of Ribeira Brava and Encumeada and further along we could sight Pico Areiro with its distinctive radar ball.
The locals take up their cattle to graze on the mountain slopes, and some are adorned with bells lending a Swiss atmosphere to the walk.