Mountain
Pico do Fogo
Cape Verde
Pico do Fogo is an active stratovolcano on Fogo Island, Cape Verde, with a summit elevation of 2,829 m (9,281 ft) and approximate summit coordinates 14.95000°N, 24.34167°W. The volcano lies within the Chã das Caldeiras caldera and inside Parque Natural do Fogo; notable recent activity includes the November 2014–February 2015 eruption series and earlier eruptions in 1995, 1951 and historically.
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Pico do Fogo is an active stratovolcano on Fogo Island, Cape Verde, with a summit elevation of 2,829 m (9,281 ft) and approximate summit coordinates 14.95000°N, 24.34167°W. The volcano lies within the Chã das Caldeiras caldera and inside Parque Natural do Fogo; notable recent activity includes the November 2014–February 2015 eruption series and earlier eruptions in 1995, 1951 and historically.
Standard ascent starts from Chã das Caldeiras/Portela (caldera floor). Summit hikes are typically strenuous, with reported ascents of approximately 4–6+ hours and full-day excursions common; routes include loose volcanic ash/tephra slopes and steep sections. Good fitness is advised, and hikers should carry sun and wind protection and ample water. Local guides from Portela/Chã das Caldeiras are commonly used and cited by multiple guide sources, and some tour operators and travel guides note park or local expectations for licensed guides. Verify current park access rules and the volcano's activity status with local authorities before planning a hike.