Sugarloaf Mountain Climbing Trail: Best Trail for Unforgettable Mountain Climbing in Rio

Climbing Sugar Loaf by walking and climbing the mountain is unforgettable. Know this is the best trail in Rio!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Unnamed Road - One of the most fantastic climbs in Rio is the Costão do Pão de Açúcar. No prior knowledge of mountaineering is required, just reasonable physical conditioning and a lot of willingness to face the long ascent and climbing sections. The ascent is made partly on a trail, partly in easy climbs over rocky shores, with a short stretch of…
What's Included
  • Certified by the Brazilian Association of Mountain Guides
  • Cable car descent from Sugar Loaf Mountain to Morro da Urca
  • Private activity
  • Secure
  • Use of climbing equipment
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Location
Av. Pasteur, 520
Avenida Pasteur
Meeting point at the statue of the soldier in front of the Pão de Açúcar cable car station.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Usuario_fernando
Jan 29, 2026
Magic experience - Extraordinary experience, unique in my memory. I'm 71 years old, I've been climbing my whole life and I've never done anything so magical. Magnificent guides; Marcio accompanied me with security and conversation all the trecking, a great guide. I will recommend all my climbing friends from Madrid to contact the Companion of Escalation as soon as they arrive in Rio. Unforgettable, thank you
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Marciach4036oz
Jan 11, 2026
Safety, competence and respect for the mountain. Super team - For some time we trusted the climbing Cia for course guide, updating techniques and in this last we take nephews for climbing experience. As always the dedication and efficiency are amazing. Security and great respect for the mountain. Always better
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17nehas
Aug 15, 2025
A unique way to experience sugarloaf - A unique experience in Rio for people up for a challenge. I'd rate the hike as difficult. It is steep. I was on my hands and knees a lot. The climbing part comes half way through the hike. It's not too tough. The views are incredible throughout. Our guide Sergio is very experienced and knows the mountain very well.
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Katenq1402sl
Jun 19, 2025
Worth it - highlight of Rio - My guide Sergio knows the mountain like the back of his hand. He climbs it almost every day. We also ran into a fellow local climber who says Sergio is the best. The hike started off easy on a paved trail. Soon it is a steep ascend which requires knee strength, calf and ankle mobility and good balance. It is steep so I used my hands most of the time. The 20m climb is a bit challenging in certain spots but Sergio had all the equipment and guided me. It was exciting and my adrenaline was very high. It felt super rewarding and the views are impeccable. You get it all to yourself compared to the cable car station. (As a climber you can go down half way for free.) I am very satisfied with this experience and am grateful to have Sergio as my guide. It is my highlight in Rio and I would recommend it to anyone who is up for a challenge!
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Robertinof228
Jun 16, 2025
Very reliable - Very interesting. It is necessary to warm the muscles before the start of the activity.. bring water and enjoy the views because they are amazing
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T567fomichaelt
Apr 7, 2025
Amazing view, great guide - Amazing, great view, beautiful mountain. Sergio is a relaxed and experienced guide and speaks good english. Fully recommend it =)
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J6829cvjayb
Feb 27, 2025
Sugarloaf hike - Fantastic experience, Sergio was a brilliant guide. Definitely the best way to experience sugarloaf mountain, and the views were stunning.
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Georgeld8073ab
Feb 10, 2025
The best landscape I've seen - It was very good! The instructor Adilho went through an incredible safety and led us the best way possible! The trail is a bit long with very narrow climbs, but that view is unique!!!
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Alexandrebj3204bx
Jan 15, 2025
Better than Rio. Real mountaineers. - I made the sugar bread cottao with my 9-year-old son. Just joy. I felt a lot of confidence in the guide. Plus it was very fun.
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Sarah_c
Jan 3, 2025
Amazing - much more rewarding than taking the cable car! - One of my favourite experiences in Rio so far - not for the faint hearted, but as long as you have a reasonable level of fitness it's an exciting journey to the top. I loved all the fantastic views and having my first proper experience of climbing - it's made me want to do more in the future. Thanks also to Flavio/Sergio for letting me rearrange at short notice and join a group on another day.
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up to 7 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).