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Morro da Babilonia Rock Climbing

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Routes in Morro da Babilonia

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	Arco de Noe S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Eremita T,S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Illusoes de Guanabara S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Luis Arnaud S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Reinaldo Behnken S 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Roda Viva S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a

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Elevation:	1 ft
GPS:	-22.95639, -43.16741 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Description

The Morro da Babilonia is the large face just to the south of the Pao de Acucar and Morro da Urca. The climbing is characterized generally 3-4 pitch face and slab climbing in the 5.8 to 5.10 range. The style of climbing is very typical to Rio, so if you are not comfortable with the style, the grades might seem slightly sandbagged to you. That being said, Babilonia is a good place to get a feel for the climbing in the area.

You can climb here all year, but be aware that Babilonia roasts in the sun for most of the day, so on clear summer days it can literally be un-climbable.

Getting There

Morro da Babilonia is the large black face behind the first cable car station in the Urca area. Access is controlled by the cable car workers. Enter from ground level at a small staircase with a sign saying Administração or Management (just left of the ticket box). Enter a small reception/turnstyle room, present an ID of some sort, and pass through. It is generally open from 7 AM to 6 PM.