Canyon in Madeira

Ribeira da Laje

Advanced · v4a1 III

Ribeira da Laje is an exciting level 4 canyon in Porto Moniz, offering an advanced canyoning experience in Madeira for experienced adventurers. With 17 rappels and an impressive 80-meter maximum waterfall, this 850-meter Madeira canyoning adventure provides breathtaking views through dramatic volcanic landscape. The canyon features technical sections requiring good rope skills. Water flow varies seasonally with spectacular conditions in spring. Professional guides ensure safety throughout this unforgettable Madeira Island adventure.

Difficulty
v4a1 III
Based on v-grade scale
Location
Porto Moniz
Max waterfall
80 m
Min rope
60 m
Rappels
17
Length
850 m
Recommended level
Advanced

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 (v4a1 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 Laje, get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.