Pai Inacio Sunset Scramble
Base city
Lencois
Total Climbing
2 pitches, 300m, 5.8 / 5b
Difficulty
Approachable intermediate — any 5.8 climber comfortable
Estimated cost
R$280 guided (recommended for first-timers)
Best for
First Chapada experience, arrival day activity, non-technical partners who want to summit something
Day by day
Day 1
Morning
depart Lencois 3PM (afternoon start)
Afternoon
summit by 5:30PM for golden hour
Evening
watch sunset, headlamp descent by 7:30PM
Routes Included
Gear List
- ✓50m rope or omit if using fixed lines with guide
- ✓8 quickdraws
- ✓helmet
- ✓climbing shoes
- ✓headlamp for descent
Logistics
Rent car in Lencois or hire a local driver for R$60 round trip. Park at IBAMA entrance, buy ticket online before.
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