Rock climbing on Sugarloaf Mountain - Guided “Italianos com Secundo” route in Rio de Janeiro

Italianos com Secundo - ROUTE overview

Who it is for

Climbers with prior outdoor multi-pitch experience

Climbers confident at or above the route’s technical grade

Climbers who are comfortable with heights and long, multi-pitch routes

Who it is NOT for

First-time climbers

Indoor-only climbers

Anyone unfamiliar with multi-pitch procedures

Why climbers love Italianos com Secundo:

Italianos com Secundo is widely considered one of Sugarloaf’s most classic multi-pitch climbs and a defining experience for experienced climbers visiting Rio de Janeiro. The route offers sustained vertical climbing, technical movement, and a consistent rhythm across multiple pitches, making it both physically engaging and deeply rewarding.

Climbing directly beneath the cable car adds a unique sense of scale and atmosphere, while the clean granite and continuous line create a focused, high-quality climbing experience from start to finish.

What to expect on Italianos com Secundo:

We meet at Praça General Tibúrcio in Urca and follow a 30-minute approach trail to the base of Sugarloaf’s west face. Before leaving the ground, your guide reviews the communication systems and the flow of the ascent, ensuring that everyone feels clear, prepared, and aligned for an efficient day on the wall.

Typically, your guide leads all pitches. However, there may be opportunities for you to lead if this is of interest and you demonstrate readiness to do so. Any participation in leading is discussed and agreed upon with your guide on the day of the climb.

Italianos is climbed over nine sustained pitches that reward solid technique and efficient transitions. The sustained nature of the route makes it especially appealing to climbers who enjoy continuous, engaging terrain rather than short crux sections separated by easier ground. The climbing is remarkably consistent in character, allowing you to settle into the rhythm of multi-pitch progression — climbing, belaying, and communicating clearly throughout the ascent.

After completing the final pitches, we arrive at the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain. Following time to rest, take photos, and enjoy the panoramic views, we descend comfortably by cable car to Morro da Urca, and then return to our starting point via an easy trail.

✅ Live availability and instant confirmation
✅ Free cancellation up to 48 hours in advance of the reservation
✅ Rainy day protection - we will reschedule or refund your reservation according to your preference

PLEASE NOTE: We are a small team of professional guides and all bookings are private, which means availability is limited. If you have a specific date in mind, we recommend reserving as soon as possible to secure your preferred choice and avoid missing out.

Price

One person: R$560
Two people: R$480 per person

Group size

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

Duration

4 to 6 hours in total

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)
Return from Sugarloaf to Morro da Urca by cable car (from Morro da Urca we descend by trail)

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 during the climb. Hand bags and shoulder bags are not permitted.

Wear walking, hiking or running shoes. Flip-flops and casual sandals are not permitted.

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