Climbing: Strength, technique and courage. These are the minimum requirements for those who wish to reach the top. Nowadays, climbing has become a very popular sport and Rio is surely one of the best places on earth for this kind of activity. And the big prize that awaits those who conquer its mountains is the panoramic view of the city. We offer many climbing options for climbers at all levels. Our instructors have many years of experience and our keyword for sucess is safety.

Morro da Urca 

The Morro da Urca is the first stop before reaching the Sugar Loaf mountain by cable car. It stands 220 meters (660 feet) of altitude and offers many different levels of routes, as well as beautiful sights of the coast of Rio.

Tips: Wear comfortable clothes, sunblock, sunglasses and a cap for sunny days.

Location: (south side) – Urca (D1)

Route: Arco Íris (does not lead to the summit)

Brazilian Graduation: 3o III sup

American Graduation: 5.6

French Graduation: 4b

Extention: 90 meters

Route Duration: from 1 to 3 hours

Tour Duration: from 2 to 4 hours

Indication: for begginers and first timers

The Pão de Açúcar  mountain stands 396 meters (1200 feet) of altitude and is one of Rio`s most famous post cards. There are many options of routes, ranging from level 5.4 to level 5.10a (U.S.A). A ride inside the cable car on the way down to Morro da Urca is mandatory and tickets are not included.

Tips: Wear comfortable clothes, sunblock, sunglasses and a cap for sunny days.


Location:(west side) – Urca (D2)

Routes: Italianos e Cepi (the last 120 meters are done on steel cables), lead to the summit.

Brazilian Graduation: 5o V

American Graduation: 5.9

French Graduation: 5b

Extention: 220 meters

Route Duration: from 3 to 4 hours

Tour Duration: from 4 to 5 hours

Indication: for climbers with some experience (medium level)


Location: (west side) – Urca (D3)

Routes: Italianos e Secundo (lead to the summit)

Brazilian Graduation: 5o V

American Graduation: 5.9

French Graduation: 5b

Extention: 270 meters

Route Duration: from 4 to 6 hours

Tour Duration: from 5 to 7 hours

Indication: for experienced climbers only (mid - advanced level)

Location: (east side) – Urca (D2)

Routes: Coringa , Costão e São Bento (lead to the summit)

Brazilian Graduation: 3o III sup

American Graduation: 5.6

French Graduation: 4b

Extention: 180 meters

Route Duration: from 3 to 4 hours

Tour Duration: from 4 to 5 hours

Indication: for climbers with some experience (medium level)

Location: (east side) – Urca (D2)

Route: Bohemia Gelada (leads to the summit)

Brazilian Graduation: 2o II sup

American Graduation: 5.4

French Graduation: 3

Extention: 230 meters

Route Duration: from 3 to 4 hours

Tour Duration: from 4 to 5 hours

Indication: for beginners

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