Travessia Baependi x Aiuruoca

Description

Crossing in the Serra do Papagaio State Park (PESP) that starts in the rural area of Baependi, in the Vargem neighborhood, and ends in the rural area of Aiuruoca, at Camping O Panorâmico. This crossing has little technical difficulty. Navigation without a map/wikiloc can be complicated, as there are many trails that can confuse you and lead you to other places. Keep your phone in airplane mode at all times. There is usually phone signal at the peaks, but ensure your battery is charged. It is a crossing with plenty of water, but always carry 2 liters with you. Do not make campfires (use trekking stoves) Do not leave any type of trash; put any trash you have in bags and take it back with you. Why would you leave toilet paper and wet wipes in nature? Stop.

Activities

Activity Hiking

Time 80h 0m

Guidelines

Extension: 46.32 Km

Difficulty Hard

Orientation Hard

Signaling Level NonExistent

Conservation Excellent

Risk Exposure High

Sun Exposure High

Hydration Point Available

Climbing No climbing required

Minimum Altitude: 1162m

Maximum Altitude: 2264m

Negative Unevenness: 2641m

Positive Unevenness: 2621m

Attractions that the trail offers

Fauna

Viewpoints

River

Travessia Baependi x Aiuruoca is a segment of the following Long-Distance Trail

Trilha Transmantiqueira

São Paulo, São Paulo

Extension 1114 km

Difficulty Moderate

The trail is located in the following protected area

Parque Estadual da Serra do Papagaio

Aiuruoca, Minas Gerais

229 km²

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Map

Guidelines

Extension: 46.32 Km

Difficulty: Hard

Orientation: Hard

Signaling Level: NonExistent

Minimum Altitude: 1162m

Maximum Altitude: 2264m

Negative Unevenness: 2641m

Positive Unevenness: 2621m

Route

Day 1 - approximately 12 km. We climb about 5 km to the peak of the Serra da Careta (Morro do Chapéu). It looks like the hat in the book The Little Prince. This peak has a summit logbook. You don't need to carry your backpacking pack on the summit push. Right after, you pass the Morro do Cruzeiro and continue above the valley to the Rancho do Salvador campsite (at the base of the Pico do Chorão); on this same day it is recommended to summit the Chorão and watch the sunset; Day 2 - approximately 10 km. Departure from the campsite, passing beautiful views and waterfall crossings. At approximately 19 km you will find a house with a table near the park entrance; it is a camping area, but it is recommended that you keep going, cross the Cachoeira do Charco and set up camp above this waterfall. I took off my shoes and pants to cross, because the water comes up to the thighs (I am 1.68 m tall). Day 3 - approximately 14 km. This is the day you gain the most altitude, heading to the highest peak in the park, the Tamanduá Bandeira. You pass through the Santo Daime property area, where hikers are not welcome, so go through quickly. On this day we hike through many clearings with many signs of puma. Before the summit there is the last water point, at the Retiro dos Pedros camping area. Our group chose to refill water and camp on the summit of the Tamanduá Bandeira, which fits about 4 tents in a well-sheltered area (a small patch of forest). Day 4 - approximately 12 km. Start of the descent toward the Pico do Papagaio, passing the Santuário/ Pedra do Altar, camping areas and the Bosque do Silêncio. After summiting the Papagaio, the 7 km descent begins to Camping O Panorâmico, where a pickup should be waiting for you, or you may have booked lodging and meals at the campground.