A considerable amount of minerals and, subsequently, rocks, are anisotropic, and as such, possess physical properties that vary with direction. Considering this, the present study seeks to obtain a better understanding of the role of anisotropy in the properties of rocks. In this regard, it intends to evaluate the fracture toughness of a syenogranite, obtained from a quarry in the city of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim in the state of Espirito Santo. Fracture toughness consists of an intrinsic mechanical property of rocks and indicates the resistance to the initiation or propagation of a fracture as well as the amount of energy the rock absorbs until its fracture. In order to evaluate mode I fracture toughness anisotropy, the Cracked Chevron Notched Brazilian Disc (CCNBD) test was conducted, following ISRM (1995). Twenty-five (25) samples were tested considering four (4) different orientations: short transverse, arrester, divider and a random direction (inclined). In addition, the indirect tensile strength test (Brazilian test) was also conducted, in order to characterize the samples. The test was performed on fifteen (15) samples and in three (3) different orientations: short transverse, arrester and divider. The tests and sample preparation were carried out at the Structural and Materials Laboratory (LEM-DEC), and the physical properties were obtained at the Geotechnical and Environmental Laboratory (LGMA), both located at PUC-Rio. Analyzing the results obtained for fracture toughness of granitic rocks in different cutting directions, little anisotropy was found in the studied rock.