Rio Double Header: Urca + Gavea
Base city
Rio de Janeiro
Total Climbing
12 pitches over 2 days
Difficulty
Intermediate — 5.9 multi-pitch + 5.10 sport
Estimated cost
R$800-1200 guided both days
Best for
Two days in Rio maximizing climbing. Day 1 builds confidence, Day 2 is the summit.
Day by day
Day 1
Morning
Sugarloaf Urca sport routes (half day, warm up the hands and feet on Rio granite)
Afternoon
Explore Ipanema, Leblon, pre-hydrate for day 2
Evening
Early dinner and rest
Day 2
Morning
6AM start — Pedra da Gavea approach
Afternoon
Pedra da Gavea summit and descent
Evening
Debrief dinner at Cobal do Humaita
Routes Included
Gear List
- ✓60m dry rope
- ✓14+ quickdraws
- ✓4 slings
- ✓2 cordelettes
- ✓helmets
- ✓2L water per person per day
- ✓sun protection
- ✓headlamp for day 2
Logistics
Book Climb Rio for both days together — discount available. Stay near Botafogo for access to both routes.
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