Sugarloaf Mountain Hike

On this fascinating adventure, we will hike to the summit of Rio de Janeiro’s famous Sugarloaf Mountain. At 2 pm (or in the morning from May to August), our meeting point will be the statue of the angel in Praça General Tibúrcio square. Following the meet-up, we will then set off on this exciting hike.

The Sugarloaf Mountain Hike in Rio is an hour ascent up the East Face route to the mountain’s summit. The hike commences through the idyllic Claudio Coutinho trail (30 minutes walk). As we trek uphill through the trail’s steep rocky terrain, we will encounter exotic flora and fauna as well as dazzling views over the city.

Halfway through the ascent, there will be a brief and fun rope climb. This 15 meters (50 ft) section of the hike requires no previous rock climbing experience. Each participant will be equipped with all the proper safety gear. Our expert instructor will be on deck belaying each person up, one at a time.

Climb completed, another 20 minutes up the trail will bring us to a stop at the Philosopher’s Stone. Our stop here offers an amazing view over Copacabana and Ipanema beaches. 15 minutes from the Philosopher’s Stone will finally bring us to the summit.

The View

On arrival at the summit of the Sugarloaf mountain, prepare to be blown away! There, a one-of-a-kind experience of all the city’s best views awaits you. This includes the Christ the Redeemer Statue, Copacabana Beach, Tijuca Forest, Dois Irmãos, Pedra da Gavea, Serra dos Órgãos, Niterói, and much more!

End of  Hike

To wrap up this brilliant adventure, we will descend the mountain via the popular cable car (ticket included). Our final stop will be the neighboring foothill of Morro da Urca. Subsequently, an easy and relaxed trail of 30 minutes will take us back to our meeting point.

• Trip Length: 4-5 hours
• Area: Urca district (Rio de Janeiro, RJ)
• Hike Intensity: Challenging (level 4 of 5)
• Trail Length: 4 kilometers roundtrip (2,5 miles)
• Elevation Gain: 396 meters (1,300 feet), 1h30 approx.
• Rock Climbing Grade: 5.7 US / 5+ FR / III BR (beginners friendly)
• Rock Climbing Length: 15 meters (50 feet)
• High Point: Sugarloaf Mountain summit, 396 meters (1.300 feet)

Meeting Point Option

• Solo traveler: R$ 448 per person ($91.97)
• Group of 2-5 people: R$ 274 per person ($56.25)
• Group of 6-8 people: R$ 244 per person ($50.09)
• Group 9-15 people: R$ 224 per person ($45.99)

• You can cancel up to 48 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund
• Cancellations made after this time or failure to show up will not be refunded
• Changes made less than 48 hours before the start time will not be accepted
• Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time

• Bring a daypack, light clothes, hiking boots or shoes, a windbreaker, 1 Liter of water, sports drink, snacks (dry fruits or cereal bar), sunscreen, sunhat & sunglasses, bug repellent, and a plastic bag for trash
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to access the cable car facilities (mandatory)
• Lunch should be light