Italianos Route is the classic line route at the Sugar Loaf, the recommended route to climb the Sugar Loaf.

With a continued vertical ascent, Italianos is a 5.9 route with a 5.10c crux.

The photo on the left depicts the west face of the Sugar Loaf, where Italianos is located. Yes, that is the vertical ascent you will be challenging yourself at this classic route in Rio.

You will arrive right at the footsteps of the tourist crowd at this postcard.