Model Event
In the week before the Madeira Orientation Festival 2026, four Model Training Events will be available in different locations on Madeira Island, between the 5th and 8th of January 2026.
January 5th
Ponta do Sol
From 10am to 5pm
Orienteering training on a route full of emotion, where every step is an adventure. Between slopes that test your resistance, quiet paths and levadas that wind through the landscape, you will feel the true rural essence. And to make everything even more special, the route passes through lush banana plantations, creating a tropical and vibrant environment that you won't find anywhere else.
Technical Information
Map produced in: May 2023 / April 2024 (revision November 2025)
By: Tiago Aires
in accordance with current standards ISSprOM2019-2
Scale: 1/4,000 | eq. 5 meters
Terrain: Urban and Semi Urban (includes paths around the urban area, which give access to fields and agricultural land).
January 6th
Chão da Ribeira (Seixal)
From 10am to 5pm
Orienteering training in a truly epic setting: in the middle of the Laurissilva forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A challenging terrain, marked by uneven levels and dense vegetation, which will test your technique and endurance. Each checkpoint will be an achievement in the middle of a deep forest, where nature imposes itself with all its strength and beauty. This is the perfect place for those looking for adventure, challenge and the magic of a unique environment. Come live this experience and discover why Laurissilva is a global treasure!
Technical Information
Map produced in: May 2025
By: Tiago Aires
in accordance with current standards ISSprOM2019-2
Scale: 1/7,500 eq. 5 meters
Terrain: Long Distance Race, predominantly in Laurissilva Forest (with medium/high relief, forest with areas of low visibility, abundant relief details and rocky elements such as “moles”).
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January 7th
Boa Ventura
From 10am to 5pm
Orienteering training in a semi-urban environment full of character, where technique and strategy are put to the test. Between authentic paths and rural spaces, the route gets close to the majestic Laurissilva, offering a touch of nature that makes everything even more special. With three challenging maps and a charming setting, this training promises unique moments for those looking for evolution and adventure.
Technical Information
Map produced in: March 2023 / March 2024 / February 2025
By: Tiago Aires
in accordance with current standards ISSprOM2019-2
Scale: 1/3,000 eq. 5 meters
Terrain: Urban and Semi Urban (includes paths around the urban area, which give access to fields and agricultural land).
January 8th
Poiso
From 10am to 5pm
Train on one of the most emblematic maps of the island, the stage for numerous regional, national and international competitions. This scenario offers a unique diversity of terrain that challenges the athletes' fine technique. All of this accompanied by views that simply take your breath away. Each route is an opportunity to improve yourself in a place that is a reference for athletes from all over the world.
Technical Information
Map revised in: December 2024
By: Tiago Aires
in accordance with current standards ISSprOM2019-2
Scale: 1/10,000 and 1/7,500 eq. 5 meters
Terrain: Long Distance, predominantly in Forest (with medium/high relief, forest with areas of low visibility, abundant relief details and rocky elements such as “moles”).