Hortela (Part 3)

Hortela (Part 3) Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

Also known as: Canyon de Hortela; Ribeira da Hortela; Hortela Part 3.

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‌	Difficulty:‌4C1 III R (v5a4 III) Swift water Raps:‌13, max ↨197ft Metric Overall: 4-6h Approach: 1h Descent: 3-4h  ⟷0.6mi  ↑984ft Exit: 30min No Red Tape:‌ Shuttle:‌
Location:	32.7826, -17.1115
Condition Reports:	18 Jul 2024 "Time reflects Hortela integral. Descent of the lower section took about 3h. A bit more water was present in the lower narrows (which were beautiful) d
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Regions:	Europe Portugal Madeira

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Introduction

Hortela Inferior begins at Levada do Seixal. In high water conditions this is the most technical and challenging section of the canyon.

Time beta above reflects Hortela 3 only, but it can also be combined with the upper sections for a fuller day.

Beta sites

• Descente-Canyon.com  : Hortela (Partie 3)
• Barrancos.org  : Hortelá

Trip reports and media

• Wikiloc.com  : Ribeira do Hortela inferior

Background

Credits

Hortela (Part 3)

Information provided by automated processes. Main photo by (unknown). Authors are listed in chronological order.

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