There are routes for all climbing levels. You may choose from easy climbs to 5.12's (7b). Even an inexperienced climber with the appropriate equipment can reach the top. The easiest route on Sugar Loaf is Costão route. It has only a small (25m) section of climbing. If you want something more challenging you can try Coringa route (5.9 / 5) or the Italian Route (5.10 / 6a), one of the most beautiful climbs in the city. More...
One of the classic routes of the city is there: the K2 route. It is 150 meters long and every pitch offers interesting and varied climbing from friction to knob face to lieback, all that with a breathtaking view, as the base is 500 meters above the city. More...
Morro da Babilônia (Babilonia Hill) has the most popular routes in Rio. There are 35 routes, most of them three or four pitches long and rated between 5.7 and 5.10 (4a and 6b). Morro da Urca (Urca Hill) is a nice place for beginners. There are more than 50 routes rated between 5.6 and 5.11+ (3 and 6c+). More...
In Tijuca National Park there are some huge beautiful mountains. Pico da Tijuca, Agulhinha da Gávea and Pedra da Gávea are among the most interesting. More....
Nearly 100 years after its first ascent, Dedo de Deus (Finger of God) 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. More...
