Canyon in Madeira
Ribeira da Água d’Alto
Advanced · v4a2 II
Ribeira da Água d'Alto is an impressive level 4 canyon in São Vicente, featuring a spectacular 89-meter waterfall among Madeira's most dramatic. With just 4 rappels over 100 meters, this compact but intense canyoning Madeira experience delivers maximum vertical excitement. The powerful water features and exposed rappels require strong technical skills. Perfect for experienced canyoneers seeking a short but memorable Madeira Island adventure.
Official technical sheet
Detailed data, history and technical notes are maintained by Clube Aventura da Madeira on the Canyons da Madeira website.
What to expect
This description is intentionally simple and user‑friendly. We use the official technical grading from Canyons da Madeira (v4a2 II) 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 Ribeira da Água d’Alto, get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.
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