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Cantagalo

International > S America > Brazil > Rio de Janeiro

Description

This mountain has many different routes that are all lots of fun and have great views of the city.
Routes no longer than 160 meters. Its a very traditional crag in Rio. Easy to get there using subway. There are more than 40 routes, varying from wide chimineys to multi-pitch strong sport climb and cracks on gear.

Getting There

Located right in Zona Sul, it's an easy approach via foot from the subway or a taxi. Cantagalo is located next to the Lagoa Rodrigo Freitas and divides the neighborhoods of Ipanema and Copacabana. The approach trail starts at the end of the Presidente Alfonso Lopes street in the Lagoa neighborhood.

At the cul de sac you'll see a green gate. Go up and through the gate, follow the trail to the right and you'll see stairs to get to the wall. 

Routes from Left to Right

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 2
● Kakaroots
Sport 3 pitches
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R
 3
● Urbanoide
Trad 2 pitches
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 4
● Labirintite
Sport 3 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 1
● Gasparito
Sport 3 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Kakaroots
 2
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport 3 pitches
● Urbanoide
 3
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R Trad 2 pitches
● Labirintite
 4
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport 3 pitches
● Gasparito
 1
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Sport 3 pitches

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Climber's route Paixão de Critsto. Photographer's route: Labirintite.
[Hide Photo] Climber's route Paixão de Critsto. Photographer's route: Labirintite.
See what I mean about the overhanging part.
[Hide Photo] See what I mean about the overhanging part.
From the top of Labirintite (5.8 w/ 5.9 crux. Face north of Cantagalo). The view of Rodrigo de Freitas Lake.
[Hide Photo] From the top of Labirintite (5.8 w/ 5.9 crux. Face north of Cantagalo). The view of Rodrigo de Freitas Lake.
At the first anchor. There is another anchor a bit higher that I would recommend as the next section is overhanging and makes it hard to see the climber.
[Hide Photo] At the first anchor. There is another anchor a bit higher that I would recommend as the next section is overhanging and makes it hard to see the climber.