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2.2 miles
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-1,541 ft
Descent
00:17:08
Avg time
-1,529 ft
Altitude change
2,355 ft
Altitude min
3,884 ft
Altitude max
3,884 ft
Altitude start
2,356 ft
Altitude end
-13%
Grade
-43.9%
Grade max
11.2%
Grade min
190 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
00:17:08
Avg time

Formiga Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Calheta
    Funchal
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #34387 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #133665 in Trail Running
    • #127071 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden

Trilho rapido e tecnico, zona inicial de terra e pedra solta um pouco enclinado, pequenos regos, zona aberta. Depois fica mais plana e com um flow constante. Na zona dos eucaliptos começa as zonas mais engraçadas, Flow, rapido, pequenos drops, um duplo, raizes, curvas em tabela, algumas curvas bastante fechadas que faz perder o flow, mais engraçadas. Do melhor de momento neste lado da ilha.

Access Info

No lado direito da Torre de vigia após a entrada do Fox trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

This trail is Unsanctioned, Ride at your own Risk!

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 28 rides
  • 25 miles avg distance
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  • 201 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Formiga Trail Reports

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Apr 26, 2026 @ 9:57am (Atlantic/Madeira)
Apr 26, 2026
Apr 18, 2026 @ 10:31am (Atlantic/Madeira)
Apr 18, 2026
Apr 14, 2026 @ 4:56pm (Europe/Lisbon)
Apr 14, 2026
Perfecta. Muy divertida
Apr 14, 2026 @ 4:50pm (Europe/Lisbon)
Apr 14, 2026
 Recuerda muy muy divertidísimo, drops sencillos y curvas bien peraltadas
Apr 14, 2026 @ 10:29am (Atlantic/Madeira)
Apr 14, 2026
 De lo mejor para acabar el día
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Status:
on Apr 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.42 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to formiga trailhead (32.791120, -17.195720)
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      youtuber Madeira Island MTB ' FORMIGA'
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      9:14 | 418 | Mar 19, 2023 , Funchal
      youtuber Madeira Island MTB West Side 'FORMIGA'
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      9:31 | 188 | Mar 28, 2022 , Funchal
      Madeira 2018: Formiga
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      14:45 | 429 | May 17, 2020 , Funchal
      4.8 ★★★★★
      10 Ratings
      5 ★ 80%
      4 ★ 20%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      djbuilder djbuilder
      Fun trail but it is double track dirt road until 460m. We pedaled up the road so we were initially disappointed when we had to descend a bunch of double track dirt road on Fox trail first. Once you drop in it gets better and better. Trail detours off the Formula linework in a few short areas. Super fun descent all in all.
      crepsausucre crepsausucre
      De la boulette de haut en bas. Allez-y, c'est du bon ride sans grosses difficultés. Flowy ans funny

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Formiga located?
      Formiga is located in Calheta, Funchal, Portugal. It is part of the Calheta trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.79112, -17.19572.
      ▼ How hard is Formiga?
      Formiga is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Formiga?
      Formiga has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,541 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,355 ft to 3,884 ft.
      ▼ Is Formiga a point to point trail?
      Formiga is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Formiga?
      Formiga is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Formiga?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Formiga. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Formiga?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Formiga are:
      • May (23 activities)
      • October (22 activities)
      • April (19 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Formiga? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Formiga are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Formiga?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to ride Formiga. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Formiga?
      Formiga is a very popular trail. There have been 1,540 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,513 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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