Pedra da Gavea
Pedra da Gávea - a giant monolith with a summit view over Rio, the beaches and the Atlantic
The route
The line through Rio de Janeiro (Tijuca), Brazil - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round (drier Apr-Oct)
Tropical heat/humidity; slick rock when wet
Open year-round; the scramble is dangerous when wet. Confirm.
On the trail
Rainforest climb then an exposed rock scramble to a huge summit block
The Carrasqueira is a ~30 m graded rock scramble; many hire a guide/rope for it
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
Turn around below the Carrasqueira
Getting there & staying
São Conrado / Barra da Tijuca, Rio
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Rio de Janeiro; limited or none on the trail
Guide/rope commonly used for the Carrasqueira
Permits & safety
Tijuca NP; the Carrasqueira scramble - a guide/rope is common. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
The exposed scramble (fatal falls have occurred), heat, wet rock
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.