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Pico do Lopo

A night trek to a 360° sunrise at 1,700 m

Extrema, Minas Gerais1 dayModerate

On the border of Extrema (MG) and Joanópolis (SP), Serra do Lopo is part of the Mantiqueira range and is named for the area’s maned wolves. The trail is well marked, recommended for beginners, and passes Pedra das Flores before the summit. You’re back in São Paulo by early afternoon.

1.700 mat the range’s highest point
7 kmround trip
360°view at the summit

Why go

Sunrise on the summit

Starts around 3:30 a.m., with a 2h30 climb. Specialty coffee at the top.

A good first night hike

A marked, moderate trail recommended for beginners.

Optional rappel

Certified gear and practice under ABNT standards. With or without rappel, the trail is the same.

Photos of the place

Itinerary

From darkness to summit

  • Drive from São Paulo to Extrema, trek starts at 3:30 a.m.
  • Pico do Lopo summit, sunrise and specialty coffee
  • 15-minute stop at Pedra das Flores
  • Breakfast in town and a stop at Loja do Bill, with artisan cheeses, sweets and drinks
7 km round trip · moderate · scrambling near the summit

What’s included

  • Certified adventure tourism guide
  • Adventure insurance
  • Certified safety gear
  • Transport by car or executive van (with-transport option)
  • Specialty coffee at the summit
  • Rappel gear and hygienic cap (with-rappel option)

Not included

  • Serra do Lopo access, R$ 30 per person
  • Full breakfast
  • Personal expenses
  • High-resolution photos: ask us

Is it for me?

Level: Moderate
  • Not recommended if you fear heights, are sedentary or have limited mobility.
  • A flashlight is mandatory and checked before the hike. A phone flash won’t do. We rent lights and poles for R$ 15 each, booked in advance.
  • Sunrise and rappel depend on the weather: fog or strong wind can prevent them.

Where it is

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

What to bring

  • Headlamp, with spare batteries
  • Warm layer: mountain nights are cold
  • Sneakers or hiking boots
  • Water and trail snacks

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".

Can I take my own car?

Yes. With the no-transport option, you go straight to the trailhead.

Do you go on weekdays?

Yes, Tuesday to Thursday, for groups of 3 to 5 in a private car or from 10 in a van. Ask us.

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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