Pedra da Gavea Hike - (Gavea's Rock)

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(11 reviews)

6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

The Pedra da Gavea (Gavea Stone) tour is one of the most startling and rewarding of all hiking tours in Rio de Janeiro. The summit stands at 842m / 2763ft above sea level.
The ascent takes around two and a half hours and, but it is only near the top that the adrenaline begins. Despite a steep but short hand-climbing (15m / 49ft) there is nothing to fear in Pedra da Gávea hiking tour. It’s all perfectly safe using the climb equipments and requires no experience.
From up there, the view of Tijuca Forest and all the city is wonderful and we can see Rio's most famous landmarks.
On our way down, we will do rappel on the section that we climb the rock.

* Important: Close to the top, there is a short rocky section where we use safety equipment, very easy, quick, totally safe and perfect for beginners (no previous climbing experience is required).

What's Included

Accredited mountain guide
Climb equipment
Extras
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point: Point da Meire Estrada Sorimã, 932 - Itanhangá, Barra da Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brasil. (30 minutes by car from Copacabana). Please arrive 10 minutes before the activity starts. By choosing this option, travelers will meet us at the meeting point.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

The Pedra da Gavea hike is an exhilarating adventure with Rio’s most unforgettable views!

Pedra da Gavea (Gavea’s Rock), is one of the most startling and rewarding of all hiking tours in Rio de Janeiro.
The summit stands at 842m / 2763ft above sea level and allow us to enjoy Rio’s most famous landmarks.
The ascent takes around two and a half hours, but it is only near the top that the adrenaline begins. Despite a steep but short hand-climbing (15m / 49ft) there is nothing to fear in Pedra da Gavea hiking tour. It’s all perfectly safe and requires no experience.
From up there, the view of Tijuca Forest, beaches and the entire city is wonderful.
On our way down, we will do rappel on the rock section. It is one of the most demanding and beautiful trails in the City!

* Tour details:
Starting time: 08am
Tour duration: 6hs (approx)
Hike level: advanced (level 5 of 5)
Rock climbing section: 1º+ BR / 5.2 US / 2º FR
Trail length: 6km / 3,7 miles (total)
Elevation gain: 800m / 2625ft
Trail duration: 5 hours – 2:30 hours climb / 2:30hs descent

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Recommendations: wear light clothing and hiking shoes, bring a small backpack with water (3L), snacks, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, cap or hat, sunglasses and cash for extras.
  • Important: close to the top, there is a short rocky section where we use safety equipment, very easy, quick, totally safe and perfect for beginners (no previous climbing experience is required).
  • Hike length: 6 km / 3,7 miles (round trip / total)
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Tags

Hiking Tours
Extreme Sports
Climbing
Seasonal
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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