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Average physical condition
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No previous mountaineering experience is required.
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Physics: average
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Technique (climbing): none
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19 to 20/Apr /2025 (Easter)
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04 to 05/Oct/2025
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custom dates on demand
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from R$ 1,490 per person (1st batch promotional price)
CLOTHING
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Polyamide T-shirt - 2 units
To be used while walking. Recommended with long sleeves for extra protection against solar radiation and scratches from branches.
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Fleece blouse 200 - 1 unit
Fleece is a type of fabric with high heating power, low weight and good compression. If you want to invest in a material that is even lighter and more compressible but much more expensive, choose a goose down jacket. But be careful! There are several types of down jackets, and many are NOT SUITABLE FOR OUTDOOR SPORTS. For more information, contact our team. If you DO NOT want to invest, you can replace it with a regular sweatshirt, but it is highly NOT recommended because it is heavier, bulky and slow to dry if it gets wet.
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Fleece blouse 400 - 1 unit
It will only be used at the entrance to the park, when temperatures can reach -6ºC in the height of winter.
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Anorak - 1 unit
This is the most important item in your backpack. It can literally save your life, as it will protect you from hypothermia. It must have a hood, be water-resistant and preferably breathable, that is, allow your sweat to escape without letting rainwater in. IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED but can be replaced by a regular raincoat.
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Trail pants - 1 or 2 units
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Waterproof anorak pants (optional depending on the rain forecast) - 1 unit
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Trekking boots - 1 unit
Ideally, it should be specifically designed for mountaineering, with a good sole (ideally Vibram® ), high shaft, water resistant and preferably with a breathable GoreTex® membrane. Some people go hiking with regular sneakers, but THIS IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
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Thin liner socks - 1 unit
Choose technical socks specifically designed for mountaineering. They should be highly breathable, which helps to keep your feet in contact with moisture from sweat as little as possible, one of the three factors that cause blisters.
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Hat - 1 unit
Opt for fleece models.
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Bandana / expedition cap / hat - 1 unit
Choose a bandana as it is much more versatile and can withstand extreme environmental conditions.
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Thin liner glove - 1 unit
Choose those made of polyester.
ACCESSORIES
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50 to 65L cargo backpack - 1 unit
It is mandatory to have a waist belt and it is highly recommended to have adaptation for hydration bags.
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Backpack rain cover - 1 unit
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Headlamp - 1 unit
Having the most open ones, besides being more comfortable, is a safety issue if you have to go through a more technical section with little light. On some routes we make a short attack on the summit in the late afternoon to catch a glimpse of the sunset, and the descent ends up being at night. If you insist on not investing in this item, it can even be replaced by a cell phone flashlight, but IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED.
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Spare battery pack - 1 unit
Choose lithium batteries, which are more resistant to low temperatures.
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Sunglasses - 1 unit
An essential item to make your trip more comfortable. Radiation at altitude is greater than at sea level, so protect yourself!
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Trekking poles (optional) - 1 pair
It says "optional" because many people take a while to get used to using them. The benefit is tremendous: it reduces the impact on your knees by up to 30%. If you use them, avoid those with screw-on or automatic locks. They are less resistant.
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3L Water Tank with hose - 1 unit
Important item because dehydration at altitude increases the chance of altitude sickness (severe headaches and nausea, for example). This type of system avoids the "taking off and putting on" of the backpack, but can even be replaced by plastic bottles.
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Waterproof bag 1L (optional) - 1 unit
To protect/organize small items and electronics.
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8L waterproof bag (optional) - 1 unit
To protect/organize clothes.
CAMPING (if you selected this option on DAY 1)
For your stay on DAY 1, we suggest choosing the Rebouças campsite or refuge, located within the Itatiaia National Park. In addition to being an unforgettable experience in one of the most impressive places in Brazil, it also makes logistics much easier by avoiding the 50-minute drive from the park to the hostel.
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Tent - 1 unit
For one or two people weighing less than 2.5 kg. Only necessary if you choose the "camping" option on your stay on DAY 1. We have it available for rental.
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Sleeping bag 0ºC (comfort) - 1 unit
The "limit" temperatures indicated by all manufacturers are very relative from person to person. The ideal is to always consider only the "comfort temperature". If this is similar to the external temperature of the environment, you will be able to sleep comfortably just wearing the second skin. We have it available for rent.
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Thermal insulating mattress - 1 unit
Preferably opt for inflatable or closed cell models. Only necessary if you choose the "camping" option on DAY 1. We have them available for rental.
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Pillow (optional) - 1 unit
Use camping-specific ones, which are smaller and lighter than domestic ones. To avoid this extra weight, you can replace it with a sweater.
PERSONAL HYGIENE
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Sunscreen factor 50 or higher
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Personal use medicines
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Deodorant
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Toilet paper
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Chlor-in - 1 unit/L
No matter how pure the water from a mountain spring or stream is, wild animals often defecate near water sources. Chemical purification is the most practical option during a trek.
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Deodorant
One of the most beautiful treks in Itatiaia National Park, the first in Brazil, perfect for those who want to be immersed in the high-altitude fields of Mantiqueira. It is a two-day trek with an average daily distance of 15 km but with moderate elevation gain, which makes it a perfect route for beginners and beginners alike. Pedra do Altar, the viewpoint of the west face of Agulhas Negras, the Airuoca waterfall and Pico da Serra Negra are all attractions on the expedition. It is possible to spend the night in a bed during the crossing.
DAY 0 (before the expedition): meeting at 9:00 pm at the Picus hostel in Itamonte-MG for an overnight stay in bed. Meals not included.
DAY 1 : We will wake up at 5:00 am to have breakfast, pack our bags and check in at the park. We will then head to the start of the trail at around 8:30 am, heading to the Serra Negra lodge. We will pass by Pedra do Altar, stop at the Airuoca waterfall, one of the highest springs in Brazil, and pass through the endemic transition forest until we reach our destination. Overnight in a bed or tent. Breakfast and dinner included.
Accumulated elevation : 100m
Distance : 15km
Estimated Time : 5h – 7h
DAY 2 : We will wake up at 5:30 am to have a hearty breakfast to help us endure the climb from Misericórdia to the top of Serra Negra (2,572m). After a break for rest, we will descend along the old cheese route used by cattle drivers until we reach the end of the crossing in the village of Maromba. Breakfast included .
Accumulated elevation : 800m
Distance : 15.2km
Estimated Time : 5h – 7h
INCLUDED
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1 WFA first aid guide in Portuguese, English and Spanish for every 5 people
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Park entrance
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Camping park day 1
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Breakfast on days 1 and 2 (for those who book with a stay)
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Dinner day 1
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Kitchen equipment
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1 Captain Jack snack
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First aid kit for collective use
NOT INCLUDED
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Transportation (round trip)
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Parking lot
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Trail food (snacks) extra to the included
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All camping equipment, including tents (in the "no rental" option)
