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Serra Fina Crossing

Brazil · South America · Multi-day trek · score 59/100

At a glance

CountriesBrazil
ContinentSouth America
RegionMinas Gerais (Serra da Mantiqueira)
TypeMulti-day trek
Length30 km
Typical duration4 days
Difficulty4/5 (Hard)
Max altitude2790 m
Best seasonApr-Sep (dry)
StartToca do Lobo (Passa Quatro)
EndPaiolinho (Itamonte)
Permit / guideno permit; registration with farms at trailheads
Special gearcamping gear; very few water points

Score

59/100
Scenery
24/35
Fame
9/25
Uniqueness
14/20
Logistics
12/20

Brazil's toughest classic crossing along the country's third-highest ridge

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.

Notes

Some parties take 3 days; technical scrambly sections

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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