Canyon in Madeira

Ribeira das Furnas

Advanced · v4a3 II

Ribeira das Furnas is a spectacular level 4 canyon in Ribeira Brava, featuring an impressive 85-meter waterfall that creates a dramatic centerpiece for this Madeira canyoning adventure. With 13 rappels over 450 meters, this canyon offers excellent technical variety in a compact route. The powerful water features and narrow gorge sections provide an intense experience for intermediate to advanced canyoneers visiting Madeira.

Difficulty
v4a3 II
Based on v-grade scale
Location
Ribeira Brava
Max waterfall
85 m
Min rope
60 m
Rappels
13
Length
450 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 (v4a3 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 das Furnas, get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.