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By GriôExpedições
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Price is ฿17,020 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
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  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Take in breathtaking landscapes between São Paulo and Minas Gerais
    • Tackle a technical challenge with scrambles and wild camping
    • Explore iconic peaks and unique high-altitude fields of the Atlantic Forest

Activity location

    • São Paulo
    • São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Estrada de Pinheirinhos, Nº 1515 - Bairro - Pinheirinhos, Passa Quatro - MG, 37460-000, Brasil
    • Pinheirinhos, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Pre-trek accommodation: 1 night at a bed and breakfast before the start of the hiking tour
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    Post-hike accommodation: 1 night at a bed and breakfast after the end of the hiking tour
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    Meals:
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    1 breakfast at the lodge (pre- and post-trek)
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    1x dinner on the mountain (during the trek)
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    1 breakfast on the mountain (during the trek)
  • Inclusions
    Adventure insurance: Specific coverage for mountaineering and trekking activities
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    Vehicle transport: Transport to the trailhead
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    Pickup at the end of the hiking tour: Transport from the end point of the trek back to the lodge or the agreed-upon location
  • Exclusions
    Personal trekking gear: Backpack, tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, technical clothing, boots, poles, etc.
  • Exclusions
    Food during the hiking tour: Snacks and meals other than the dinner and breakfast already mentioned
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    Transport costs to the meeting point: Costs to get to the activity's starting location (inn or base)
  • Exclusions
    Additional fees or unforeseen expenses: Costs for entrance fees (if applicable), unforeseen expenses, or personal expenses during the trek
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    Personal safety gear: Such as a torch, individual first aid kit, whistle, and water filter or purifier

What you can expect

  • What makes this trek special?

    Technical and Challenging: With scrambles, down-scrambles and wild camping, the trek is excellent training for bigger adventures, such as Serra Fina and Transmantiqueira. ⛰️
    Natural Beauty: High-altitude grasslands typical of the Atlantic Forest biome, stunning views of the Paraíba Valley, the mountains of southern Minas Gerais, and a spectacular panorama of the Serra Fina.
    Highlights:
    Pico dos Marins (2,422 m): The highest point of the trek, steeped in stories, including the mystery of the disappearance of the Scout Marco Aurélio.
    Itaguaré Peak (2,308 m): A massif cut by large vertical crevices, perfect for admiring the horizon and the grandeur of the Mantiqueira Mountains.
    Pedra Redonda: An intriguing rock formation visible only from the right angle, in the middle of the crossing.
    Marins-Itaguaré Crossing Itinerary ⏳

    Day 1: Marins Base/Pico dos Marins/Pedra Redonda
    Highlights: Ascent to Pico dos Marins, with stops for photos and rest. The summit offers stunning views and is a great introduction to the technical terrain of the trek.
    Camping: Overnight stay on the summit or at designated points lower down.
    Distance: ~12 km
    Highlights: Crossing the mountain ridge, the group reaches Pedra Redonda, with unique views and moments of contemplation.
    Camping: Overnight stay near Pedra Redonda at a wild camping site.

    Day 2: Pedra Redonda to Pico do Itaguaré and descent
    Distance: ~8 km
    Highlights: Optional ascent to Pico do Itaguaré and descent at the end of the trek. We wrap up the expedition with unforgettable views and a sense of accomplishment.

Location

Activity location

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    • São Paulo
    • São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Estrada de Pinheirinhos, Nº 1515 - Bairro - Pinheirinhos, Passa Quatro - MG, 37460-000, Brasil
    • Pinheirinhos, Minas Gerais, Brazil