Travessia Cobiçado x Ventania — Trail in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro | Volta das Águas de Rio Claro

Travessia Cobiçado x Ventania

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Travessia Cobiçado x Ventania

Travessia Cobiçado x Ventania

Travessia Cobiçado x Ventania

Travessia Cobiçado x Ventania

Travessia Cobiçado x Ventania

Description

Considered semi-heavy, with a 12 km route completed in up to 7 hours of hiking, the Cobiçado x Ventania Crossing is one of the most beautiful trails in the region. It belongs to the Serra dos Órgãos National Park (PARNASO) and is also the 2nd section of the Caminhos Serra do Mar. The main attraction of this hike is the contemplation of the spectacular landscapes of the Serra do Mar, passing by several peaks such as Cobiçado (1678m), Vândalos (1745m), Diabo (1740m), Tridente (1682m), and Alto da Ventania (1560m). Located in the Caxambu neighborhood, on the border between the cities of Petrópolis and Magé, the entire route runs along the ridge of the mountains, presenting the challenge of navigating steep ascents with limited water availability. During the hike, it is possible to see the city of Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara Bay almost in its entirety, as well as various mountains in Petrópolis, such as Alcobaça, Morro do Açu, Maria Comprida, Pedra do Inferno, Pico Maior de Magé, among others. The region's flora is also noteworthy, with its biodiversity; during the crossing, it is possible to observe species of rare beauty, such as orchids and amaryllis, which, depending on the time of year, can be seen in abundance along the trail.

Guidelines

Extension: 11.54 Km

Difficulty Hard

Orientation Moderate

Signaling Level Partial

Conservation Good

Risk Exposure High

Sun Exposure High

Hydration Point Available

Climbing There is

Minimum Altitude: 954m

Maximum Altitude: 1739m

Negative Unevenness: 803m

Positive Unevenness: 900m

Tips

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Guidelines

Extension: 11.54 Km

Difficulty: Hard

Orientation: Moderate

Signaling Level: Partial

Minimum Altitude: 954m

Maximum Altitude: 1739m

Negative Unevenness: 803m

Positive Unevenness: 900m

Route

The traverse can be started from Caxambu, a rural neighborhood of Petrópolis, or from Rua Pedro Ivo, in Morin. The most common option among visitors is from Caxambu. From downtown Petrópolis/RJ, at Praça Duque de Caxias, take bus line 470 - Santa Isabel (PetroIta bus company) and get off at Vila de Três Pedras, where the Trilha do Cobiçado starts. The climb up the Cobiçado is the most demanding part of the traverse, since the ascent has a slope of approximately 70º; after its summit, the traverse continues to the Pico dos Vândalos (1,745 meters of altitude), which is the highest point of the entire traverse. From there you can see the city of Rio de Janeiro and the Baía de Guanabara. Leaving the Vândalos, the traverse heads toward the Pedra do Diabo; although it is not a mandatory summit, it is well worth going there, since it is a walk of 10 minutes at most; the trail to the Pedra do Diabo has a narrow ridge with drop-offs on both sides, and has a beautiful view of the coast and the Agulha do Itacolomi. From the Pedra do Diabo, the traverse now continues to the Morro do Tridente, and then it is time to go down to the Alto da Ventania, which has a beautiful view and a flat summit. When descending the Trilha do Ventania, turn right (when you reach the road) and continue to the last stop of the bus line, from where you will return to downtown Petrópolis. Pay attention to water availability: there is a refill point at the start of the Trilha do Cobiçado and then only at Ventania (the end of the traverse!).