Guided rock climbing on Morro do Cantagalo in Rio de Janeiro

Morro do Cantagalo overview

Who it is for

Climbers with prior outdoor experience

Climbers new to long routes and wishing to learn multi-pitch procedures

Who it is NOT for

First-time climbers

Indoor-only climbers and boulderers

Why climbers love Morro do Cantagalo:

Cantagalo is loved for its clear focus on multi-pitch climbing itself. Without a summit hike or extended mountain itinerary, the experience stays centered on climbing flow and moving efficiently on longer routes.

It’s an excellent choice for climbers who already have some outdoor experience and want to practice multi-pitch skills in a straightforward setting. Cantagalo’s routes offer a natural progression from single-pitch climbing, helping climbers gain confidence with belays, communication, and rappelling, without unnecessary complexity.

The rappel descent is a highlight for many climbers. Closely guided, it allows climbers to learn and experience rappelling as part of a complete multi-pitch day — an essential skill for anyone looking to expand their outdoor climbing repertoire.

What to expect on Morro do Cantagalo:

We meet at the base of Morro do Cantagalo and follow a short approach trail to the start of the climb. The access is straightforward, allowing us to focus the day on multi-pitch climbing without a long mountain approach.

Before starting, your guide reviews the route selection with you and talks through communication, belay setup, and the overall flow of the climb. This ensures everyone feels clear and prepared before leaving the ground.

Cantagalo is climbed over several pitches, giving you the opportunity to experience the rhythm of multi-pitch climbing: climbing, belaying, and communicating clearly between stances. Your guide leads all pitches, while you focus on movement, climbing comfortably, and practicing multi-pitch procedures.

After completing the final pitch, we descend by rappel. The rappel is fully guided, with your instructor teaching and closely supervising each step, making this an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with an essential multi-pitch skill in a controlled and supportive setting.

Once back at the base of the route, we return along the same trail, completing a focused multi-pitch experience that is ideal for building confidence on longer routes.

Price

One person: R$440
Two people: R$360 per person

Group size

Maximum participant to guide ratio is 2:1
All reservations are private - your guide will be exclusive to your reservation

Availability

Every day, all year round

What is included

Certified rock climbing guide
Collective rock climbing equipment: rope, quick-draws and anchor building equipment
Any individual rock climbing equipment you may need to borrow (see below)

Equipment you will need

Your individual rock climbing equipment:

• rock shoes

• harness

• helmet

• ATC-type belay device and carabiner

• personal anchor

You can borrow from us if you don’t have your own equipment set or are missing an item.
Please indicate any equipment needs in the booking form.

What else you should bring

Water (1.5L per person) and snacks
Sunscreen and bug repellent
Backpack to carry your belongings and keep your hands and arms free

Wear closed-toe outdoor shoes. Avoid sandals and flip-flops

Participant responsibilities

You are an equal partner in the safety and success of your climbing experience. Ensure that you read and understand your responsibilities as a participant

Assumption of risk

It is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with climbing. Our goal is to minimize your risk, but ultimately you must assume full responsibility for your participation. Ensure that you read and understand our assumption of risk terms

Cancellation and reschedulinG

Read our cancellation and rescheduling policy to understand what happens if you need to change your plans or if the conditions on the reserved day are not suitable for your chosen activity