Canyon in Madeira

Córrego da Furna

Extreme · v6a3 IV

Córrego da Furna is one of the most extreme canyoning in Madeira experiences, a level 6 canyon in Porto Moniz reserved for elite professionals. Featuring an incredible 145-meter waterfall and 21 technical rappels over 900 meters, this Madeira canyoning expedition demands expert rope skills and exceptional fitness. The remote location deep in Madeira Island's volcanic interior provides a true wilderness adventure. Only attempted with professional guides.

Difficulty
v6a3 IV
Based on v-grade scale
Location
Porto Moniz
Max waterfall
145 m
Min rope
75 m
Rappels
21
Length
900 m
Recommended level
Extreme

Official technical sheet

Detailed data, history and technical notes are maintained by Clube Aventura da Madeira on the Canyons da Madeira website.

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What to expect

This description is intentionally simple and user‑friendly. We use the official technical grading from Canyons da Madeira (v6a3 IV) to help you understand the level, but our focus is on matching you with the right tour and guide, not on replacing the official canyon sheets.

If you are interested in exploring Córrego da Furna, get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.