Pedra da Gávea (Gavea Stone)
Located
near the sea between the beaches of São Conrado and Barra da
Lagoa, Pedra da Gávea (Gavea's Rock) shoots up 2762 feet. One
of the most peculiar rock formations in Rio, the northeast face has
the shape of a sphinx, and holds a very interesting route called Travessia
dos Olhos (Eyes Passage). The east face also has some beautiful climbs
like the Aquarius Wall with its 10 pitches, 5.10d.
There is also the option of taking a 2-hour trek through the forest
to get to the rock’s picturesque summit.
Agulhinha
da Gávea (Gavea's Needle) is a small and beautiful mountain located
inside the Tijuca Forest. With routes three to six pitches long, rating
between 5.5 and 5.11b, this is a nice climbing
area, especially in the summer. In the very green environment that surrounds
Gavea’s Needle you may easily have the opportunity to spot wild
monkeys and exotic birds.
A
short trail connects this small summit to a hanggliding ramp, thus making
it is possible to combine the two amazing activities in a single day.
From the ramp, a certified professional guide leads the climber on an
exhilarating tandem flight over Tijuca Forest, São Conrado district,
Pepino Beach and close to Pedra da Gávea’s huge walls.
The golden finish is at the coconut waters of São Conrado Beach,
which the climber may enjoy over the rest of the day.
Located
near the sea between the beaches of São Conrado and Barra da
Lagoa, Pedra da Gávea (Gavea's Rock) shoots up 2762 feet. One
of the most peculiar rock formations in Rio, the northeast face has
the shape of a sphinx, and holds a very interesting route called Travessia
dos Olhos (Eyes Passage). The east face also has some beautiful climbs
like the Aquarius Wall with its 10 pitches, 5.10d.
There is also the option of taking a 2-hour trek through the forest
to get to the rock’s picturesque summit.Agulhinha
da Gávea (Gavea's Needle) is a small and beautiful mountain located
inside the Tijuca Forest. With routes three to six pitches long, rating
between 5.5 and 5.11b, this is a nice climbing
area, especially in the summer. In the very green environment that surrounds
Gavea’s Needle you may easily have the opportunity to spot wild
monkeys and exotic birds.A
short trail connects this small summit to a hanggliding ramp, thus making
it is possible to combine the two amazing activities in a single day.
From the ramp, a certified professional guide leads the climber on an
exhilarating tandem flight over Tijuca Forest, São Conrado district,
Pepino Beach and close to Pedra da Gávea’s huge walls.
The golden finish is at the coconut waters of São Conrado Beach,
which the climber may enjoy over the rest of the day.