Córrego do Pau Branco
Córrego do Pau Branco is a canyoning descent near Santana in the north of Madeira. It runs about 0.6 km down the stream bed, from 895 m down to 530 m. Grade v3a1I: canyoning equipment and experience are needed.
0.6 km of canyon · Grade v3a1I
Today's Trail Score (Sun, Oct 18): Unsafe, do not descend.
Trail facts
- Distance
- about 0.6 km down the stream bed
- Grade
- v3a1I
- Area
- Santana, the north of Madeira
- Start
- Estrada da Laurissilva (bus stop Ribeiro Frio, 476 m)
- Height
- 895 m down to 530 m
- Route Registry code
- CAN 724
- Status
- Unverified
- Safety
- Canyoning requires ropes, wetsuits and technical rope skills: go with a licensed guide unless you are a trained canyoneer carrying the route topo.
- Safety
- Never enter a canyon when rain is falling or forecast in the catchment: flash floods are lethal in Madeira ribeiras.
- Safety
- The biggest rappel is about 55 m; minimum rope 2 x 55 m.
About this trail
A canyoning descent in the Santana area, about 0.65 km along the stream bed. Technical rating v3a1I. An official IFCN supported canyoning route. Course records from the madeira.fun trail registry.
Questions about Córrego do Pau Branco
- Where does Córrego do Pau Branco start?
- It starts at Estrada da Laurissilva. The nearest bus stop is Ribeiro Frio, about 476 m away.
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