Rock climbing on Pedra da Gavea - Guided “Passagem dos Olhos” route in Rio de Janeiro

Passagem dos olhos - ROUTE overview

Who it is for

Climbers with prior outdoor multi-pitch experience

Climbers with working knowledge of basic self-rescue techniques (e.g. ascending a fixed rope with a Prusik)

Climbers comfortable at or above the route’s technical grade

Climbers who are comfortable with heights and confident moving across diagonal terrain

Who it is NOT for

First-time climbers

Indoor-only climbers

Anyone unfamiliar with multi-pitch procedures and basic self-rescue

Why climbers love Passagem Dos Olhos:

One of the most unique routes in Rio de Janeiro, Passagem dos Olhos (the Eyes Traverse) follows an unusual line around the mountain. The climb passes along a section of rock where the formation resembles a human face, giving the route its name as it moves across the “eyes” of this feature. The result is a memorable and highly distinctive climbing experience.

What to expect on Passagem dos Olhos:

Climbing Passagem dos Olhos is a full-day adventure. The day begins with a 90-minute trail hike to reach the base of the route, following the same trail that leads to the summit of Pedra da Gávea.

The route starts with a vertical pitch that brings us onto the line of the eyes. From there, the climb continues along the mountain face, maintaining a strong sense of exposure throughout. Already at over 700 meters of altitude, the views are expansive, with long granite walls dropping directly below.

The aerial nature of the route makes the experience more demanding than the grade alone might suggest. Climbers must be comfortable with heights and with the possibility of a pendulum swing, which can occur on traversing terrain.

After reaching the far side of the mountain face, we follow a short trail to the summit of Pedra da Gávea. At the top, there is time to rest, explore the best photo angles, and take in the panoramic views. Once fully rested, we hike back down to the starting point.

Price

One person: R$640
Two people: R$560 per person

Group size

Maximum participant to guide ratio is 2:1
All reservations are private - your guide will be exclusive to your reservation

Duration

6-8 hours in total

Availability

Every day, all year round

What is included

Certified rock climbing guide
Collective rock climbing equipment: rope, quick-draws and anchor building equipment
Any individual rock climbing equipment you may need to borrow (see below)

Equipment you will need

Your individual rock climbing equipment:

• rock shoes

• harness

• helmet

• ATC-type belay device and carabiner

• personal anchor

You can borrow from us if you don’t have your own set or are missing an item.
Please indicate any equipment needs in the booking form.

What else you should bring

Water (at least 2L per person)
Sandwich or snacks for the full day
Sunscreen and bug repellent
Backpack to carry your belongings and keep your hands and arms free. Hand bags and shoulder bags are not permitted.

Wear walking, hiking or running shoes. Flip-flops and casual sandals are not permitted.

Participant responsibilities

You are an equal partner in the safety and success of your climbing experience. Ensure that you read and understand your responsibilities as a participant

Assumption of risk

It is impossible to eliminate all risks associated with climbing. Our goal is to minimize your risk, but ultimately you must assume full responsibility for your participation. Ensure that you read and understand our assumption of risk terms

Cancellation and reschedulinG

Read our cancellation and rescheduling policy to understand what happens if you need to change your plans or if the conditions on the reserved day are not suitable for your chosen activity