About this Spot

Madeira's premier trad climbing destination with 6 pure trad routes across two sectors. The "Lego" sector is named after the distinctive columnar basalt formations that resemble building blocks — perfect for placing gear. The Upper Ring sector offers additional trad lines in a stunning forest setting. This is an essential stop for trad climbers visiting the island. The mountain forest environment provides a unique and peaceful climbing atmosphere.

Highlights

Pure trad climbing

Columnar basalt

Forest setting

Unique rock formations

Sectors

1"Lego" (3 routes, 1 topo)

2Upper Ring (3 routes, 2 topos)

How to Get There

30 minutes from Funchal towards Pico do Arieiro. Find a forest road on the left that leads to the parking place. From the parking, enter the dirt road on the left and continue until the first intersection.