1+day rock climbing in Pão de Açúcar, Rio de Janeiro

Experience the spectacular Brazilian scenery and climb the mountain of Pão de Açúcar with certified guide Pedro in Rio de Janeiro.

Private

+1 Days

Jul - Sep

High

Intermediate

Highlights

Climb the iconic mountain peak that hangs over Rio de Janeiro.
The Pão de Açúcar, or Sugarloaf Mountain, offers many climbing routes.
Witness the incredible panoramic views of the city and Atlantic Ocean.

Description

Climb the iconic Brazilian mountain of Pão de Açúcar that stands guard over Rio de Janeiro at the mouth of Guanabara Bay.

Translating as Sugarloaf Mountain, the peak reaches 396 meters above the harbour, offering panoramic views of the city.

Rising out of the waters just off the coast, the granite and quartz mountain holds many different climbing routes.

Depending on your own level of skill and experience, we’ll take the route that is best for you. But if you already have some rock climbing experience, then this program is perfect for you.

You can choose between a single-pitch route or a multi-pitch route, making it easier or more difficult.

You can climb some of the more classic routes. These include Via dos Italianos, on the west face of the rock formation and ascends directly beneath the cable car. This route requires basic to intermediate skills.

Other classic routes include Chaminé Stop, which was the route of the first ascent of Pão de Açúcar. This route also requires basic climbing skills.

Get in touch now to reserve your place on the iconic mountain peak that hangs over the coast of Rio de Janeiro for an exciting rock climb. And witness its incredible panoramic views of the coast.

Price includes

Guiding fee

FAQs

What are some recommended accommodations near our adventure location?

We understand that finding the perfect place to stay is an essential part of your adventure experience. To help you with this, we’ve curated a list of three highly recommended hotels that offer comfort, convenience, and a touch of local charm. These accommodations are well-suited for adventurers looking to relax and rejuvenate after an exciting day of exploration

Copacabana Palace Rio de Janeiro Brazil

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Miramar Hotel by Windsor Rio de Janeiro Brazil

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Hotel Atlântico Copacabana Rio de Janeiro Brazil

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About the guide

Pedro

Mountain Guide

Mountain Guide from Brazil.

I’ve been into mountaineering for the last 17 years. I guide each year climbers to the top peaks and climbing destinations in Central and South East Brazil, and also teach rock climbing courses. Besides, I’m a geographer and have a Ph.D in Geology.

As a climber, I reached 39 +6000m peaks in the Andes! I love to lead expeditions in which I take special care of the safety, and of giving useful information to the clients. Is it about mountaineering, geology or geography, I love to teach!

I’ve been a volunteer in many Brazilian mountaineering organizations, and I directed for some years de Brazilian Mountaineering Confederation, fighting for the free access to climbing areas that were about to be prohibited.

So I’ll love to guide anyone who is interested in discovering mountaineering in Brazil!

Languages

Portuguese | English

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What people are saying about Explore-Share

Man

Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!

Maxine

Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.

Valeriya

You’re simply the best!!! :))) Explore-Share made everything easy and stress-free. Will definitely use again.

Joshua

We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.

Cami

Patrick was a great guide. He took us on an intermediate Via Ferrata at Passo Sella. Renato was quick to respond with any outreach on the Explore-Share platform. The booking process was straightforward, and once Patrick was confirmed, all went well. It was a wonderful experience, and I’d highly recommend the platform.

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