Ribeira das Cales I

Ribeira das Cales I is a canyoning descent near Funchal in the south of Madeira. It runs about 1.2 km down the stream bed, from 1440 m down to 1320 m. Grade v2a2I: canyoning equipment and experience are needed.

1.2 km of canyon · Grade v2a2I

Today's Trail Score (Sun, Oct 18): Unsafe, do not descend.

Trail facts

Distance
about 1.2 km down the stream bed
Grade
v2a2I
Area
Funchal, the south of Madeira
Height
1,440 m down to 1,320 m
Route Registry code
CAN 721
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 12 m; minimum rope 2 x 12 m.

About this trail

A canyoning descent in the Funchal area, about 0.85 km along the stream bed. Technical rating v2a2I. Course records from the madeira.fun trail registry.

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