1 day7 Km (ida)moderate

Serra do Candombá

Distance

7 Km (ida)

Duration

1 day

Difficulty

moderate

An exclusive 1-day traverse of the Serra do Candombá, along a nearly two-century-old cattle route restored by Chapada Velha. Ends at the Poço da Cruzinha, passing Morro Branco.

Highlights

◆Historic cattle route
◆Morro Branco
◆Poço da Cruzinha

Day-by-day itinerary

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Serra do Candombá via Poço da Cruzinha (7 km one way)
A traverse starting near the Vila do Capão along a historic cattle route, named after the candombá plant (its flammable resin was once used for lighting). It passes Morro Branco, with views toward the Bomba, and ends at the Poço da Cruzinha, with a pool for swimming. Start before 9am.

What's included

✓Guide trained in mountain safety (CMC) and first aid

Not included

✕Transport
✕Meals

What to bring

✓Medium hiking backpack (20 to 50 litres), with a rain cover
✓Hiking boots or shoes with a grippy sole — we also recommend bringing sandals
✓Trousers, shorts, plus tops, socks, underwear and swimwear (preferably hiking clothes, in quick-dry fabric)
✓Light jacket or windbreaker
✓Hat
✓Water bottle or canteen, 1.5 L
✓Plastic bag to carry your waste back
✓Personal medication
✓Soap and sunscreen (biodegradable, preferably)
✓Rain poncho or waterproof cape
✓Headlamp

Payment

•30% deposit to confirm the booking (Pix, cash or bank transfer)
•Remaining 70% up to 48 hours before the trek
•The price per person may vary with the number of people in the group

Good to know

•Itineraries may change due to weather or safety conditions
•We work with the minimum-impact concept and responsible tourism
•Medical and rescue costs are not included
•We keep a ratio of 1 guide per up to 4 people