Canyon in Madeira
Ribeira da Hortelã (inferior)
Advanced · v4a2 III
Ribeira da Hortelã Inferior is an exciting level 4 canyon in Porto Moniz, offering an excellent intermediate canyoning experience in Madeira. The 900-meter route features 14 rappels with a maximum 55-meter waterfall through beautiful forest terrain. This Madeira canyoning adventure provides the perfect stepping stone for those ready to progress beyond beginner canyons. Natural swimming pools and stunning scenery enhance this full-day 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 III) 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 Hortelã (inferior), get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.
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