4-day Serra Fina Trekking

Departure from Passa Quatro – MG at 05 am

The Serra Fina trekking begins at 5 a.m. in Passa Quatro – MG, so you’ll need to arrive the day before at Hostel Caminho dos Ventos, where accommodation is already included.

To start our crossing, transportation will pick us up at 6 a.m. to take us to the starting point of this trip. Toca do Lobo is where it all begins! Here, you’ll have to say goodbye to society and the internet and welcome a complete immersion in the Atlantic rainforest.

At 2:30 p.m., we’ll reach the Capim Amarelo summit, our first stop. At an altitude of around 2,500 meters, the summit offers breathtaking views of the Serra da Mantiqueira and is covered in the golden vegetation that gives the place its name. 

You can see Pico das Agulhas Negras and Pico dos Três Estados on clear days. It’s certainly the perfect setting for a well-deserved break. Next, we’ll set off for Maracanã Camp, where we’ll arrive at 4:30 p.m. to enjoy the mountain and spend the night. It’s time to relax, admire the scenery, and prepare for dinner!

• Total distance by car: 20km
• Total time by car: approximately 1 hour
• Total walking distance: 8.6km 
• Total walking time: approximately 10 hours
• Total elevation gain of 1,079 m and total descent of 396 m

How about starting the second day of the Serra Fina hike by watching an amazing sunrise?

We’ll wake up at 5:30 in the morning. Be sure to enjoy this unique moment and then have breakfast, break camp, and set off at 7:45 am towards Pedra da Mina.

We’ll reach the imposing summit of Pedra da Mina at 4:30 p.m., where we’ll set up our second camp. This is an important milestone on the traverse, as Pedra da Mina is the highest point in the Serra Fina trekking and the fourth highest mountain in Brazil, at an impressive 2,798 meters. When you reach it, you feel like you’re on top of the world – surrounded by a sea of mountains, open skies, and the powerful silence of nature.

• Total walking distance: 7.5km
• Total walking time: between 8 and 9 hours
• Total elevation gain of 756 m and total descent of 238 m

Another day of trekking in Brazil begins with an invitation to contemplate the sunrise at the highest point of the Serra Fina hiking, at 5:30 am. After renewing our energy with breakfast and breaking camp, we’ll set off at 7:45 am towards Pico dos Três Estados.

This is one of the most emblematic points of the Serra Fina trekking expedition. Its altitude of 2665 meters and the opportunity to set foot in three states (Minas Gerais, São Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro) simultaneously make it all more magical.

On the third day of the traverse, we’ll reach the final destination against a grand backdrop of mountains, valleys, and open sky. The summit offers an impressive panoramic view, especially at dusk, when the golden lights touch the landscape with surreal beauty.

• Total walking distance: 6.9 km
• Total walking time: between 8 and 9 hours
• Total elevation gain of 630 m and total descent of 776 m

Our last day at the Serra Fina trek has arrived, but the journey still holds special moments. So get ready for another chance to watch the sun rise over the mountains of Serra da Mantiqueira.

At 5.30 a.m., we’ll start the morning calmly: time to take a deep breath, have a good breakfast, and break camp before setting off at 7.45 a.m. towards our next destination. At around 3 p.m., we’ll make a strategic stop to rest, celebrate our achievement, and recharge our batteries before the final leg of the trip.

• Total distance walking: 10.3km
• Total walking time: approximately 10 hours
• Total elevation gain of 213 m and total descent of 1010 m

Arrival in Passa Quatro, Minas Gerais at 5:30 pm