Canyon in Madeira

Ribeira do Passo (Superior)

Advanced · v4a2 III

Ribeira do Passo Superior is a demanding level 4 canyon in São Vicente, featuring 24 rappels with a 65-meter maximum waterfall over 900 meters. This full-day Madeira canyoning adventure offers sustained technical challenges through dramatic volcanic terrain. The canyon's variety of features makes it excellent for developing advanced skills. A rewarding experience for intermediate to advanced canyoneers exploring Madeira's north coast.

Difficulty
v4a2 III
Based on v-grade scale
Location
São Vicente
Max waterfall
65 m
Min rope
45 m
Rappels
24
Length
900 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 (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 do Passo (Superior), get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.