Sugarloaf mountain Hiking & Climbing

4.8
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5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

The eastern side of Sugarloaf referred to as the Costão, allows for an enchanting hike up to the top of the mountain, providing you with spectacular views of the sea, forest, and mountain, as well as the lovely city of Niterói, all in one place.
After enjoying the views at the top of the mountain, we will come down by cable car, which is also included in the price. The cable car will take us to Morro da Urca, the smaller mountain next to Sugar Loaf. From there, we will walk down the trail to get back to the Claudio Coutinho path.

What's Included

Rock climbing equipment and one cable car ticket to Morro da Urca.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is easy to find since it is located at a small beach at the bottom of Sugarloaf mountain entrance. It is located at the beach on the left facing the water.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

To go up on Sugarloaf starts at the end of the paved, shaded Cláudio Coutinho path in Urca. The hike is mostly on rock slab, with the last section going through closed vegetation. 3/4 of the way up there is a short, 25-meter section that must be climbed using climbing equipment (a rope and a harness). While the hike and the short climb can be done by people of all ages, it must be led by an experienced climber. The journey lasts 5 hours on average, with stops for photos and rest.
What do you need to participate?
Sneakers, comfortable exercise clothes, 1,5L of water, snacks or food, sunscreen, and a small backpack to carry it all.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Rio World Connection

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Hiking Tours
Climbing
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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