Ultra Skyrunning Madeira

The Santana Vertical Kilometer® (SVK) race starts near the Vale da Lapa area at an altitude of about 780m, in the heart of the Laurissilva forest, a natural world heritage site. The entire route takes place in the Madeira Natural Park area, in protected ecosystems that form part of the ecological network called Natura 2000 Network, whose objective is to help ensure biodiversity through the conservation of natural habitats and wild fauna and flora in the territory of the European Union. The final part of the trail consists of a very technical and demanding climb which culminates at an emblematic point called Encumeada Alta (1785m), in the Central Mountainous Massif, from where you can enjoy superb panoramic views of the island’s highest peaks. The trail is 4.8 kilometres long with a positive climbing level of 1003m, where participants can contemplate the splendid and particular views of the island of Madeira and feel the most beautiful things nature has to offer.

The Madeira Sky Race is a technical mountain race which consists of steep slopes and trails (3600D+), a highly technical degree competition within the field of Skyrunning sports. This race is comprised of some passages which required technical climbing expertise of grade 2 set in a mountain scenery, surrounded both by mountainous and sea cliffs landscapes. The distinct natural landscapes, combined with the diversified biodiversity and geodiversity resources that embodies this race are some of the features that makes Santana one of the most spectacular locations for this sort of sport event.

A Skyrunning experience to climb a mountain of natural beauty in the city of Santana, between 400 and 1600 meters of altitude. The challenge will have as main stage the mountain terrain, with the prospect of grand landscapes, with the climb to the highest point of the route, Encumeada Alta, until the long descent to the parish of Ilha. Technical and diverse floors, sharp climbs and descents complete a proposal fill of attractions that will contribute to overcoming a moderate race, starting and finishing next to Santana City Hall!

Discovering Santana’s nature in a pedestrian challenge at your own pace. The Furão Sky Race is an excellent opportunity to be part of a big event and to visit places of rare beauty, where nature, with particular emphasis on the laurissilva forest and the countryside combine in an experience to not be missed. Departure at 400 meters altitude in the picturesque village of Santana, passing through the area in the splendid Queimadas Forest Park (960m).