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Gonçalves and Pedra do Forno

Sunrise at 1,970 m, coffee at the bakery and a waterfall, all in a day

Gonçalves, Minas Gerais1 dayModerate

Between Monte Verde and Campos do Jordão, right on the Minas-São Paulo border, Gonçalves is a quiet little town in the Mantiqueira range. The night trail goes to Pedra do Forno, with a 360° view, through araucaria forest and a small 10-rung via ferrata.

1.970 mat Pedra do Forno
3,2 kmtrail to the top
360°view

Why go

Sunrise with coffee

Specialty coffee at the top of Pedra do Forno.

A waterfall afterward

Simão Waterfall and Pedra Chanfrada after breakfast.

Araucarias and mountains

A shaded trail through araucaria forest and high-altitude vegetation.

Photos of the place

Itinerary

Pedra do Forno and waterfall

  • Night trail to Pedra do Forno, sunrise and specialty coffee
  • Breakfast at the bakery, in town
  • Simão Waterfall and Pedra Chanfrada (1.1 km one way)
  • Lunch around 1 p.m.
3.2 km to the top · moderate to easy

What’s included

  • Round-trip transport São Paulo / Gonçalves
  • Certified adventure tourism guide
  • Adventure insurance
  • Pedra do Forno ticket

Not included

  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Flashlight

Is it for me?

Level: Moderate
  • A moderate-to-easy trail, for non-sedentary travelers. Shaded and steep.
  • A flashlight is mandatory, ideally a headlamp. We rent them for R$ 15.

Where it is

Destination: Gonçalves, MGMeeting point: Estação Vergueiro, São PauloApproximate map.

What to bring

  • Headlamp, with spare batteries
  • Warm layer: mountain nights are cold
  • Hiking boots or closed non-slip shoes
  • Swimwear and towel

FAQ

Why do we leave the night before?

So we arrive early and enjoy the whole day. The trip date is the activity day; boarding is the night before, as shown under "Meeting point".

How do I book?

Choose the date, option and number of travelers and check out. Your booking is confirmed once payment is approved and the confirmation email is sent. Read purchase and cancellation

What if it rains or the weather changes?

For safety, the route may be adjusted or rescheduled if there’s a risk. See Purchase and cancellation (in Portuguese). Read purchase and cancellation

Can I cancel?

Yes. The amount retained depends on how far in advance you cancel. Full rules are in Purchase and cancellation (in Portuguese). Read purchase and cancellation

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