Sugar Loaf Hike

About this tour

Sugar loaf hike is an exciting way to reach the summit and enjoy the views while combining hiking and rock climbing!

Sugar Loaf Natural Monument, one of Rio’s most famous icons, consists of two hills. The higher one is the Sugar Loaf (396m / 1030ft), and the lower is Urca Hill (220m / 722ft).
The Costão Trail, which takes us to the top of Sugar Loaf, requires a quick climb (15m / 49ft), considered easy by the experienced and indicated for beginners. All safety equipment are included!
The view of Copacabana Beach, Urca district, Guanabara Bay, Cristo Redentor and surroundings, is priceless.
Enjoy the Cable Car ride on the way down to the Urca Hill (1st part – included) and then a short and easy trail back to the beach.
You can schedule the Sugar Loaf hike in the morning (7am – everyday) or early afternoon (1pm – weekdays – except local holidays).

* Important details:

•  Meeting point: Urca district (close to SugarLoaf Cable Car Station).
• During the hike, there is a short rock climb section, totally safe and indicated for beginners (no previous climbing experience required).
• After 5pm, the descent from Morro da Urca to the beach is done by cable car (not included), due to the closing time of the trail.

* Tour details:

• Starting time: 07am (everyday) / 01pm (weekdays)
• Tour duration: 4hs (approx)
• Hike level: advanced (level 4 of 5)
• Rock climbing section: 3º BR / 5.5 US / 3+ FR
• Trail length: 4km / 2,5miles (total)
• Elevation gain: 400m / 1312ft
• Trail duration: 2:30 hours climb / cable car + 30 minutes trail descent
• Recommendations: wear light clothes and hiking shoes, bring a small backpack with water (1.5L, per person), snacks, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, cap or hat, sunglasses and cash for extras.

* Prices:

• Solo traveler: check our home page with a list of tours to join in or contact us!
• Groups of 2 people – R$ 280, per person
• Groups of 3 people – R$ 250, per person
• Groups of 4 people – R$ 230, per person
• Groups of 5 or more people – R$ 210, per person

* General Information:

• If the chosen date or the number of participants is not available, contact us to schedule the tour with your private group.
• During the hike, there is a short rock climb section, totally safe and indicated for beginners (no previous climbing experience required).
• After 5pm, the descent from Morro da Urca to the beach is done by cable car (not included), due to the closing time of the trail.