Sugar Loaf Hiking - Visit Rio’s Best Attraction Hiking & Climbing
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4 hours
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Experience Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic attraction in a unique and adventurous way.
Join a guided hike through the lush Atlantic Forest as you learn about the city’s rich history and enjoy a fun, beginner-friendly rock scramble to reach the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain.
From the top, you’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking 360-degree view of Rio de Janeiro. To begin the descent, you’ll take the famous Sugarloaf cable car down to the first hill — and it’s included in the price of the tour.
This is without a doubt the most classic hiking experience in Rio. If you're looking for more than a simple walking trail and prefer reaching the summit under your own power instead of taking the cable cars like a typical tourist, this is the tour for you.
Our friendly, professional guides will support you every step of the way and provide all necessary equipment.
Hiking Sugarloaf Mountain will definitely be a highlight of your trip!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Accredited climbing guide
Climbing Equipment
Food and drinks are not included
What To Expect
Claudio Coutinho Trail
Pista Claudio Coutinho, also known as Claudio Coutinho Trail, is a scenic walking trail located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It runs along the base of the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar) and is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. Along the way, you'll find viewpoints with benches where you can stop, rest, and take in the stunning vistas. The view of the Sugarloaf Mountain from the trail is particularly impressive, as you can observe its imposing granite peak rising sharply above the city. While walking on the Pista Claudio Coutinho, you may encounter small monkeys, known as marmosets or saguis, which are common in the area.
Trilha do Pao de Acucar
Hiking and climbing Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a thrilling adventure that offers breathtaking views of the city and its surroundings. Sugarloaf Mountain is an iconic landmark, characterized by its distinct shape and imposing granite cliffs, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and tourists. Hiking to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain involves a combination of walking and climbing. Whether you choose to hike or climb Sugarloaf Mountain, the experience is a unique opportunity to connect with nature, challenge yourself physically, and witness some of the most breathtaking views in Rio de Janeiro.
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Sugar Loaf Hiking - Visit Rio de Janeiro’s Best Attraction Hiking and Climbing
Duration: 4 hours: Longer than a easy hike with dramatic elevation gains. Ideal for Intermediate to experienced hikers!
Climb to the Summit: This is fore sure the most classic hike in Rio. Enjoy an easy level rock climb to reach the summit of Sugar Loaf.
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Pão de açucar climb, great experience
shoshanaw702,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00About the guide: Thomas (free lancer employed through the company) was SPECTACULAR. We were two 22yo women. One of us had some hiking experience and one of us none and he was very mindful of our pace and our needs. He also taught us a lot of interesting things as we passed along trees and sites, and wasn't focused only on hiking. Thomas said he takes groups of up to 6 people, but we were the only two that day. The hike was amazing, we got to see incredible views and push our limits further than we thought. Taking the cable car up to Pão de Açucar probably gives you 10% of the views and experience that hiking does. Some of the parts of the hike were a little scary but Thomas did a great job keeping us safe and happy. If you're thinking of hiking, DO IT AND TAKE THOMAS WITH YOU. If we ever return to Brazil, we'll definitely contact him again!! Price: 300 reals each, hike took about three hours to top of Pão de Açucar. Cable car ride back to Morro da Urca is free, but cable car from Morro da Urca to Red Beach costs 50 reals per person. However, there's an easy 20 minutes trail down from Morro da Urca that's free. About The hike: The hike starts out with a walk from Red Beach to the base of Pão de Açucar and then you hike steeply up several slabs of rock (mind your footing!). There's a small section where you need a harness to climb the rocks and then the last third of the trail is a normal hiking trail through trees. As you go up the mountain, the view only gets more breathtaking. Thomas recommended that we pause to enjoy the view before getting to the very top where the people who took the cable car were, and boy was he right. We planned to stay for the sunset up top, but ended up taking the cable car down before sunset as the angle isn't that great. All in all, we were thrilled with our experience and it was absolutely WORTH IT. Tips: BRING CLOSED TOED SHOES, a couple liters of water, sunscreen, and snacks.
Sugar Loaf was Sweeeeet!
Scot B,
Jun 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sergio did a great job as a guide. 99% of the climb is 3rd class or less. There is one short (~20 meters) pitch that we roped up for that I would estimate as fifth class (~5.5). It was a holiday weekend so some traffic on the route, but it was manageable. Almost zero rockfall hazard. A nice beginner scramble. Footwear with good grip/traction increases the fun factor,
Pão de Açúcar trilha com emoção
Adrian C,
May 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great hike with some climbing. With a guide and climbing equipment the hike / climb is fine, about 3 km uphill, steep terrain. One section with rock climbing about 8 - 10m. Rope and harness highly recommended. Beautiful views, great experience! Starting at 1/2 pm for sunset on top is great!
An incredible afternoon with stunning views and excellent guides
Sightseer51186547847,
May 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely loved our hike up Sugar Loaf. Daniel and Viktor were superb, friendly, very supportive and made us feel very safe and confident on the trickier sections, but also very relaxed and fun. The route is stunning, the views are unbeatable and the sense of achievement arriving at the top is amazing. We also were visited by a family of monkeys on the way up. We stayed at the top to enjoy the view and watch sunset, which is definitely worth doing. If I had another spare afternoon in Rio, I would 100% book with these guys again.
Excellent and Safe
U5461NMjoshuar,
Mar 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a brilliant time with Lucas today! He took us up the amazing and beautiful Corringa route which was 4 pitches of mainly slab - so our feet were really well worked out! It took about 3 hours to get up and we were lucky to see the sunset. Lucas had everything we needed for the three of us to multipitch up. He was knowledgable and gave us cool information throughout the climb. His belaying from above was great. We only did top rope and felt secure throughout. The grade was a French 4 but due to the slabby nature (very few jugs) we felt like it was in the 5's Would love to do the Italian route if we come back to Rio!
Climbing Pão de açúcar
875tillr,
May 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really nice experience. Demanding hike with a little bit of climbing and beautiful views as a reward! Our guide Adílio was the best. He knew a lot of interesting stuff and kept us safe and comfortable during the ascend!
I recommend closed eyes!!!
IgorC951,
Mar 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super helpful staff, guide explaining and accompanying all the tours, but our guide “Dulapasta” is an excellent photographer, which has made the experience even more attractive! The van driver (Ronaldo) also super punctual and leaving us and looking always in front of the sights. I recommend this Enterprise and its team closely!
Sugar Loaf Hike and Climb
145marenh,
Dec 2, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Viktor was an amazing guide. The whole booking was super easy. Contact via what’s app no problem. I can highly recommend! Best way to explore sugar loaf. Amazing views and the hike itself isn’t too challenging.
Incredible hike climb
Patch173,
Sep 10, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an incredible experience. Amazing to see Rio and the harbour from this vantage point. Our guide Fabio was excellent. Incredible knowledge and made our safety a priority. New and very good climbing equipment. The agency were excellent to deal with. Prompt efficient. What a great experience
Great alternative to escape the crowds
926russellp,
Jan 19, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend the hiking tour as a great way to experience the Pao de Azúcar. The hike is a little challenging (maybe think twice if you're not comfortable with heights) but fun and rewarding. Daniel was very helpful in organizing a guide for us on short notice.
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