The State of Rio de Janeiro offers incredible access to many mountains and peaks in the Serra do Mar mountain range. This climbing expedition will take us to the Serra dos Órgãos National Park, home to several granite peaks and spears. Long approaches, chimneys, and amazing summits in the middle of the Atlantic tropical forest are the recipe for these climbs. The climbs, though not hard in the majority, are some of the most beautiful in Rio.
EXPEDITION INFO
- A professional guide will lead you up.
- Duration: 5 or 10 days
- Grading: up to 5.11 (US); up to 6a (UK); up to 6c (French)
- Style: all styles: face, chimneys, cracks, sport, trad.
- Number of Pitches: multi-pitch climbing. Number of pitches vary according to the climb
- Trip Level: Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced climbers.
- Availability: April-September
- Attraction: photography, viewpoints, climbing routes.
- A good level of fitness is required.
ROUTES INFO
-Agulha do Diabo: One of the best routes in Rio: simply fun and adventuresome. Chimney pitches and amazing moves lead to the tiny summit of this needle. Grading 5.7+
-Verruga do Frade: 3 hours approach to this incredible peak. The route has 3 pitches, one chimney, one face/chimney and the last aid move/pitch to the "Wart". Incredible views! Grading 5.8
-Dedo de Deus: One of the most traditional mountains in Brazil is the "Dedo de Deus" (God's Finger). Dedo de Deus has a 2-hour approach to the base of the climbs, with amazing views and magnificent summit. Grading 5.7 to 5.11.
- Leste do Pico Maior: 700 meters of rock climbing (5.8).
- CERJ: 10 pitches of face climbing, chimney and cracks (5.9)
