Canyon in Madeira
Ribeira do Monte Trigo
Intermediate · v3a2 II
Rappels: 18 · Max waterfall: 40 m · Min rope: 40 m
Ribeira do Monte Trigo is an 18-rappel, 600 m descent (v3a2II) from 1475 m down to 1060 m with a 40 m maximum drop, requiring 2×40 m of rope. The approach takes about 45 min, the descent about 3h and the return about 30 min, with an 8.6 km car shuttle. The canyon has been re-equipped with support from the São Vicente municipality.
Anchors, flow and access change with every storm and every winter. Treat the current status as a snapshot and check the latest conditions before any descent.
Technical data
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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