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C.E.P.I.
Sugarloaf’s
Steel Cable
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For
those of you
interested in more
adventurous treks
and climbs, the
steel cable that
hangs down the
220-meter vertical
drop of Sugarloaf
mountain is the
route for you.
We start by
taking the easy trek
up Morro da Urce
until the base of
the mountain.
From there a
short artificial
climb is required to
reach to cable.
Once clipped
into the cable we
will continue by
pulling ourselves
up, hand over hand,
step by step, all
the way up to the
base of the cable
car station.
This route
requires a lot of
upper body strength,
a good sense
balance, and the use
of safety equipment.
You climb up
directly under the
cable car route and
have an incredible
view of the city,
the sea, and the
forest below.
You come out
at the base of the
station, and are
often times greeted
by a flourish of
photos and applause
by the on looking
tourists that saw
you climbing up from
their view in that
cable car.
Once we take
the free cable ride
down to Morro da
Urca, you will
understand why they
are so impressed as
you get great view
of the route you
just climbed.
Altitude:
396 m
(220m of
cable)
Difficulty/Duration:
Very Hard, ½ day
Features: 90 degree climb to top of Sugarloaf mountain, free entrance to cable car station, all equipment provided
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