Costão do Pão de Açúcar

Description

A tourist and geographical landmark of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil, Sugarloaf is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting or living in the city. The Costão do Sugarloaf trail runs along the eastern face of the hill and includes sections of climbing. Besides your guide, you are likely to have company, as the mountain is one of the most climbed in the country. At the height of sugarcane cultivation in Brazil, sugar blocks were placed in a conical clay mold for transport to Europe. This mold was called sugarloaf and resembled the mountain, giving rise to the name. The trail begins with a beautiful view of Guanabara Bay, and gradually other landscapes unfold. From the top, there is a stunning panoramic view of Rio and Niterói. The descent from the hill can be an attraction in itself, as it can be done by cable car.

Activities

Activity Hiking

Time 3h 0m

Guidelines

Extension: 2.7 Km

Difficulty Easy

Orientation Easy

Signaling Level Complete

Conservation Excellent

Risk Exposure Low

Sun Exposure Low

Hydration Point Unavailable

Climbing There is

Minimum Altitude: 14m

Maximum Altitude: 396m

Negative Unevenness: 739m

Positive Unevenness: 769m

Attractions that the trail offers

Viewpoints

The trail is located in the following protected area

MONA dos Morros do Pão de Açúcar e da Urca

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

0.9 km²

Enzo Polastri 24/08/2021

A subida não é tão difícil, mas recomendo um guia pois tem lances que precisam de equipamento. A vista lá de cima é espetacular. É bom ir em um dia ensolarado.

Rodrigo Ribeiro 13/07/2021

A trilha tem uns trechos bem íngremes, mas o visual lá de cima é incrível!

Tips

Mountaineers who are members of the Mountain Sports Federations can ride the Bondinho cable car down for free from Sugarloaf Mountain. From Morro da Urca, you can walk down an easy trail that takes about half an hour.

Warnings

Others

23/07/2021

Others

13/07/2021

Map

Guidelines

Extension: 2.7 Km

Difficulty: Easy

Orientation: Easy

Signaling Level: Complete

Minimum Altitude: 14m

Maximum Altitude: 396m

Negative Unevenness: 739m

Positive Unevenness: 769m