About Serra dos Órgãos National Park (Organ Mountains)
Serra
dos Órgãos National Park, (Organ Mountains): A one-hour
drive from the city of Rio, this park is concentrated in an area measuring
110 km² (43mi2). Full of green Atlantic Rainforest--preservedd
since the discovery of Brazil--Organ Mountains is blessed with more
than 16 peaks, some at altitudes of more than 6560 feet. The highest
peak
is Pedra do Sino (“Bell Rock,” 7424 ft, which can be reached
through a 4-hour hike; on the way there you will be surrounded by
interesting specimens of birds and the local fauna and flora. The
most famous formation, and the most climbed in the park, is Dedo de
Deus peak, (God's Finger, 5551 feet), which resembles a left hand
with its index finger stretched out, pointing towards the sky.
The park also has excellent and beautiful trails for trekking, including
“Escalavrado Escape” trail or “Bell’s Rock”
trail (it has a fantastic ending at “Green Pig” waterfall),
which makes it a great place for those interested in this sport as
well.
Two of the main cities near Rio, Petrópolis and Teresópolis, offer good lodging and a nice variety of gastronomical choices if you would like to enjoy either city for a few days, or even the weekend. We will help you plan according to your desires. Contact us.
The temperature at 3300 feet is approximately 17ºC (62 ºF). Humidity is between 80 and 90% on average, but it can reach 99% at higher altitudes.
Mountain
ascension
Serra
dos Órgãos National Park, (Organ Mountains): A one-hour
drive from the city of Rio, this park is concentrated in an area measuring
110 km² (43mi2). Full of green Atlantic Rainforest--preservedd
since the discovery of Brazil--Organ Mountains is blessed with more
than 16 peaks, some at altitudes of more than 6560 feet. The highest
peak
is Pedra do Sino (“Bell Rock,” 7424 ft, which can be reached
through a 4-hour hike; on the way there you will be surrounded by
interesting specimens of birds and the local fauna and flora. The
most famous formation, and the most climbed in the park, is Dedo de
Deus peak, (God's Finger, 5551 feet), which resembles a left hand
with its index finger stretched out, pointing towards the sky.
The park also has excellent and beautiful trails for trekking, including
“Escalavrado Escape” trail or “Bell’s Rock”
trail (it has a fantastic ending at “Green Pig” waterfall),
which makes it a great place for those interested in this sport as
well. Two of the main cities near Rio, Petrópolis and Teresópolis, offer good lodging and a nice variety of gastronomical choices if you would like to enjoy either city for a few days, or even the weekend. We will help you plan according to your desires. Contact us.
The temperature at 3300 feet is approximately 17ºC (62 ºF). Humidity is between 80 and 90% on average, but it can reach 99% at higher altitudes.
Mountain
ascension
- Maria Cebola Route/Dedo de Deus (God´s Finger Mountain)
(1692m) – 5.6/5.7, 390m – An entire day of
pure adrenaline. The attack begins inside the forest on a very steep
trail. After struggling through rocks and trees, the route leads
to the starting point of our rock climbing; a fine adventure inside
the crags of God’s Finger. The view is breathtaking. This
is undoubtedly one of God’s creations.
- Escalavrado Scape (1300m – Hiking 630m) + Soberbo
Waterfalls – Being able to reach the top of magnificent
Escalavrado at Serra dos Órgãos is a hard-earned privilege
as it is located on one of the most beautiful scarps of the mountain
range. The ascent is very tiring and demands a lot of effort from
those accepting the challenge. Be prepared for a full day of climbing!
- Bell´s Rock Trail – Serra dos Órgãos
– The hike up begins at the headquarters of Serra
dos Órgãos National Park. After a half-day of hiking,
we reach the top of Pedra do Sino. The next day, after hiking down,
we proceed to Soberbo’s Thirst—still in the park—where
we enjoy the rest of the day in the waterfalls of Poço Verde.
