Rock climbing in Rio de Janeiro
If you are interested in rock climbing in Rio de Janeiro, know that we have a team of certified climbing guides to guide you in the mountains of Rio. Practice the sport by climbing Sugarloaf Mountain, Pedra da Gávea or Corcovado (Christ the Redeemer) with us!
There are routes for all levels of climbers, even those who have never climbed before, and don’t worry, we provide all the equipment.
Mountains of Rio de Janeiro
See below some of the mountains where it is possible to rock climb in Rio. We are the authors of three rock climbing guide books in Rio de Janeiro, so we know hundreds of routes!
We work with private guiding and groups and we provide all of the equipment. The date is your choice, just make a reservation via WhatsApp. Companhia da Escalada – mountain climbing school and guide service in Rio since 1995!
CLIMBING SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN
Climbing Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar) in Rio is something you must do! Experienced climbers can try Via dos Italianos (The Italian Route), one of the 50 classic routes in Brazil, but even those who have never climbed or are beginners can climb the Sugarloaf Mountain with the help of our climbing guides.
CLIMBING TO CHRIST THE REDEEMER
Corcovado mountain is home of one of Rio’s classic routes: K2, one of the 50 classic routes in Brazil. This route is 150 meters long, and every pitch offers interesting and varied climbing, all with a breathtaking view, since the base of the route is 500 meters above the city. You will understand why rock climbing in Rio is so fantastic!
Hiking or Climbing Pedra da Gavea
Rio’s mountains are impressive! Pedra da Gávea (842m) is the greatest symbol of these mountains and forest. You can ascent Pedra da Gavea in two ways, via a trail with climbing sections or via technical rock climbing routes, in this case, only for experienced climbers.
ROCK CLIMBING ON CANTAGALO
Cantagalo hill is located between Copacabana and Lagoa. Its routes are among the most popular climbing routes in Rio. Some of them are an excellent training and test for climbers thinking about climbing the Italian or Coringa Route on Sugarloaf or the K2 route on Corcovado. It is also a good choice if you are climbing outdoors or multi-pitch for the first time.
ROCK CLIMBING ON BABILONIA HILL
Babilonia is another popular climbing wall in Rio de Janeiro due to its easy access and easy to medium grading. Babilonia is a good choice if you are climbing outdoors or multi-pitch for the first time. Or even training for more difficult routes in Rio.
CLIMBING GOD'S FINGER (DEDO DE DEUS)
More than 100 years after its first ascent, God’s Finger remains a great adventure and challenge. It is classic in every possible way: a beautiful formation, a compelling line, an intriguing first ascent history, and an awesome summit. It is one of the 50 classic routes in Brazil that requires a whole day of climbing near the city of Teresópolis.