Sugarloaf Mountain Climbing Trail: Best Trail for Unforgettable Mountain Climbing in Rio
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59 Ratings
Urca
Climbing Sugar Loaf by walking and climbing the mountain is unforgettable. Know this is the best trail in Rio!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Unnamed Road - One of the most fantastic climbs in Rio is the Costão do Pão de Açúcar. No prior knowledge of mountaineering is required, just reasonable physical conditioning and a lot of willingness to face the long ascent and climbing sections. The ascent is made partly on a trail, partly in easy climbs over rocky shores, with a short stretch of more vertical climbing, of about 20 meters, where all the necessary safety equipment will be used: ropes, chairs and a helmet. Don’t worry, our guides know the place like the back of their hand and will help you on this adventure.
The entire activity, between climbing and descent, lasts an average of 4 hours depending on the size of the group. The start should be between 1 pm and 2 pm and we follow trails, rocky shores and short climbing sections, passing by the famous Pedra Filosofal at 350m high. All without rush so you have time to enjoy everything! After reaching the summit and a well-deserved rest, the descent is partly by cable car (free of charge) and partly by trail. An eye-popping tour, with landscapes only seen by the adventurers who follow this path! Make sure it will be an unforgettable tour!
What's Included
- Cable car descent from Sugar Loaf Mountain to Morro da Urca
- Use of climbing equipment
- Certified Climbing Guide
What's Not Included
- Snacks
Location
Av. Pasteur, 520
Avenida Pasteur
Meeting point at the statue of the soldier in front of the Pão de Açúcar cable car station.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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T6289ysstuartw
Feb 22, 2024
Unforgettable experience - We had an amazing time climbing Sugarloaf mountain, one our best moments in Rio. The route is steep but not difficult. Igor our guide was very friendly and showed clearly how to do the climbing sections. Much quieter than the cable car and a great way to experience the mountain!
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Rhayanaa2024
Feb 19, 2024
Commitment - The instructors were very professional and friendly, a unique experience that I recommend having with this phenomenal company.
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Rogimsqui
Feb 16, 2024
Great Experience - Great experience! Sergio was very friendly and experienced, we really enjoyed our climb. A very beautiful way to visit Rio.
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Joey_r
Feb 13, 2024
great views, difficult vertical climb - my guide Sergio Ricardo was amazing…professional, safety was first, and knowledgeable.
we climbed the south east side of sugarloaf mountain. it was not easy, definitely not for beginners or people afraid of heights.
i had a great time
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K1011sdjanag
Jan 12, 2024
Everything excellent!! - I went to climb the Italian route in Pao do Acucar and the next day I did sport climbing. My experience was super nice. Communication was very fast and competent. The outings were unforgettable. The guides exceeded my expectations. The payment system is also very easy.
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Fernandalrm
Dec 1, 2023
Birthday climbing - The best way to spend my birthday! Last year I did Costão do Pão de Açúcar and this year I climbed K2, both on my birthday, and with Cia da Escalada. Very attentive!
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Marcuspw9495ly
Nov 23, 2023
Top 3 best tours in Rio - Costão do Pão de Açúcar is incredible, certainly one of the coolest walks in Rio. But it's really not that easy from a physical point of view, especially if it's very hot on the day. The rope climbing section is short, the walk is long. The climb is not trivial, but it is not impossible either.
The guide who took us was extremely patient and professional.
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B_lintf255
Oct 25, 2023
Exciting, adventurous climb&hike with breathtaking view along the way - We loved every minute of it! Our guide Flavio was confident, professional and also very informational, we learned a lot of new information during the hike. The climbing part is exciting and a good challenge for beginners. It's short, yet quite tricky at some point so it's all good fun! Flavio provided every necessary equipment so it was perfectly safe as well. The hike is also fun, but make sure you have proper footwear because you'll walk more on rocks than on established hiking trail. The view is amazing along the way. All in all, it was a 10/10 experience, would definitely recommend to others!
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858dmitrib
Sep 13, 2023
Amazing hike/scramble! - Victor was great! He was very helpful with my mum and brother who have only a little experience with scrambling - and made them feel very comfortable at all times. Make sure you bring proper walking boots or at least trail shoes. The climb is fun, not too hard, and your guide will talk you through it.
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Laurasb4660gv
Feb 13, 2024
Great experience - The climb was great! The guide was patient and attentive. Communication with the company was very good, we received all instructions in a timely manner. We just didn't receive all the equipment, such as helmet and shoes.
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