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| 2008 price | £1395 or US$2795 or € 1995 | |
| Flights from UK | from £600 | |
| Dates | 5-20 July 2008 | |
| Duration | 16 days | |
| Grade | 2A to 4A | |
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Scrambling and climbing in the coastal mountains of Brazil
Pictured above - The Pedra do Gavea, a classic 900m scrambling summit, seen from the beach at Sao Conrado, Rio de Janeiro.
This itinerary, re-designed and improved for 2008, will visit three of the best mountain areas in Brazil to climb and scramble. We'll begin with five days in Rio de Janeiro before moving on to the Itatiaia national park and the Pedra do Bau, spending three days at each of these venues. The trip is open to those who want to climb and those who would rather walk or scramble, we will offer alternative routes every day.
Probably the best climbing in Brazil is in and around Rio de Janeiro. This is a city with plenty of mountains, there are steep 200m crags right by the pavements in Urca. The world famous landmark of the Cristo Redentor stands at the top of a peak called Corcovado and the equally famous Pao de Acucar (Sugar Loaf) peak is an easy scramble with the bonus of a free descent in the cable car afterwards. Climbing and walking in the dramatic coastal scenery and vibrant culture of Rio is an unforgettable experience.
After our time climbing by the beaches of Rio we will visit some of the best mountain areas in Brazil including the impressive Pedra do Bau in the scenic Serra da Mantiqueria. There are climbing routes and "via ferrata" of up to 300m long on this peak and on the neighbouring peaks of Ana Chata and the Bauzinho. Elsewhere in the mountains of Brazil there is excellent climbing and scrambling in the Itatiaia national park, including the highest peak in Brazil's Coastal Mountains, Agulhas Negras 2787m, which has both easy scrambling and harder rock climbing routes on it's flank.
This holiday includes all transport, accommodation and logistics plus a full guided service. Whether you want to walk, scramble or climb, we will lead you up some of the best routes, peaks and crags in Brazil.
Climbing on pitch four of the route 'Reinaldo Behnken', Morro da Babilonia, Rio. At this height the palm trees on the Praia Vermelha beach are starting to look pretty wee.
Starting the classic scramble up the Sugar Loaf mountain, Rio de Janeiro.
Included in our Price |
Not Included in our Price |
| All land transport in Brazil as per
itinerary. All accommodation in Brazil as per itinerary. Food while in the mountains. Organisation and planning of the expedition. Ropes and other communal equipment. Climbing permits if necessary. Services of a western (usually UK) expedition leader. |
Flights to Rio de Janeiro. Airport tax. Sightseeing and other optional tours. Insurance. Personal equipment (e.g. rock shoes, harness, helmet sleeping bag, ). Meals and snacks in towns and cities. Laundry, souvenirs, tips and drinks. |
For more information on rock climbing in South America visit our Rock Climbing Information page.
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