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Passagem dos Olhos, Pedra da Gávea
A traverse across the eyes of the Emperor's Head, 800 metres above the sea.
- Full day (6 to 8 hours)
- Challenging
- Minimum 2 people
- EN · ES · PT
About this experience
Passagem dos Olhos, first climbed in 1960, crosses the face of Pedra da Gávea almost entirely sideways, passing the hollows that form the eyes of the Emperor's Head. It's 150 metres in five pitches, with long slabs and small holds and the drop to São Conrado below. It finishes with a steel cable section and the summit at 844 metres.
In numbers
- Grade
- 3º IV · 5.6/5.7 US · 4 FR
- Length
- 150 m
- Pitches
- 5
- First ascent
- 1960
- Approach
- 1h30
Included
- Certified climbing guide
- Certified safety gear (helmet, harness, ropes)
- Return transport (South Zone hotels)
- Personal accident insurance
Not included
- Food and drinks
What to bring
- Small daypack
- 3 L of water
- Light snack
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Trainers with good grip
- Bag for your rubbish
Good to know
- Requires experience with traverses and rope ascending.
- Bring 3 litres of water: the approach and descent add up to three hours of hiking.
- For safety, leave earrings, piercings, rings and watches behind. Tie long hair back while climbing.
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