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55M DESCENT
ADVANCED
PORTO MONIZ
Ribeira da Hortelã: Porto Moniz Technical Challenge
Advanced 14-rappel canyon in Porto Moniz region with 55m maximum descent. Technical rope work, sustained difficulty, for experienced canyoners ready for Porto Moniz's challenging terrain.
55m Max
Technical rappel
4-5 Hours
Full advanced tour
14 Rappels
Sustained challenge
v4a2III
Advanced
Advanced Canyoners Only
5+ previous canyons required including intermediate routes. Porto Moniz region is technical — remote location, sustained difficulty, significant vertical. Build experience with Folhado (18 rappels) before attempting Hortelã.
Technical Specifications
| Difficulty | v4a2III Advanced (Intermediate/Advanced boundary) |
| Total Rappels | 14 |
| Max Rappel | 55m |
| Total Length | 900m canyon |
| Duration | 4-5 hours |
| Location | Porto Moniz region (60+ min from Funchal) |
| Experience Required | 5+ previous canyons, intermediate routes completed |
| Operators | Advanced specialists only (not all operators run this) |
Are You Ready for Hortelã?
✅ You're Ready If:
- 5+ previous canyons including Folhado (18 rappels)
- Comfortable with 40m+ single rappels
- Good rope management skills
- 4-5 hour endurance for sustained activity
⚠️ Wait If:
- Only beginner canyons completed (do Folhado first)
- Max rappel experience is 30m or less
- Uncomfortable with extended vertical exposure
- It's been 12+ months since last canyon
Book Ribeira da Hortelã
Advanced Specialists Only
Not all operators run Hortelã — the Porto Moniz location and advanced difficulty mean specialized logistics. Contact operators directly to confirm availability and verify your experience meets requirements.
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Advanced • 14 rappels, 55m max • Technical challenge