Canyon in Madeira

Ribeira Funda (superior)

Extreme · v5a2 III

Ribeira Funda Superior is an extreme level 5 canyoning in Madeira experience in Porto Moniz, featuring the island's most impressive continuous vertical descent. This elite Madeira canyoning adventure includes a breathtaking 170-meter waterfall and 22 rappels over 2500 meters. Only for expert canyoneers with extensive technical experience. The remote wilderness setting deep in Madeira Island's mountains offers an unforgettable adventure for those seeking the ultimate challenge.

Difficulty
v5a2 III
Based on v-grade scale
Location
Porto Moniz
Max waterfall
170 m
Min rope
95 m
Rappels
22
Length
2500 m
Recommended level
Extreme

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 (v5a2 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 Funda (superior), get in touch and we will advise you on the best tour for your experience, fitness level and expectations.