Pati Crossing
Four days crossing the Vale do Pati end to end, from the Aleixo to the village of Caeté-Açu, with Cachoeirão from above and Morro do Castelo along the way.
- Duration
- 4 days
- Distance
- 50 km
- Level
- moderate
- Departure
- Lençóis
Day by day
Each day is split into stages, with time, type of activity and tips from your guide. Open and close the stages to read at your own pace.
Transfer from Lençóis to Guiné
We leave Lençóis before sunrise, about an hour and a half by road to the village of Guiné, where the trail begins. A quick coffee before lacing up the boots.
Aleixo climb to the Gerais do Rio Preto
The toughest stretch of day one: a steady climb up the Aleixo slope to the plateau. Up top the landscape opens into the Gerais do Rio Preto, rocky grassland, wind and a flat horizon.
An exposed climb with no shade halfway. Carry at least 2 liters of water and start before 8am.
Pati Viewpoint
The first view of the whole valley from above. We stay as long as the group wants; this is where most people understand why they came.
Arrival at Igrezinha
Down to the Igrezinha area, where we stay with a local family. Shower, rest and a late lunch.
The small colonial church along the way is one of the valley’s cultural stops, built by the residents with stone from the mountain itself.
Altina and Funis waterfalls
Two waterfalls close to the lodging, with cold pools, perfect to stay until the sun goes down. End of day one.
- Transfer from Lençóis to Guiné
- Aleixo climb to the Gerais do Rio Preto
- Pati Viewpoint
- Arrival at Igrezinha
- Altina and Funis waterfalls
Breakfast at the lodging
Family breakfast in the valley before heading out.
Hike to the top of Cachoeirão
A trail to the top of Cachoeirão, one of the most photographed sets of falls in the valley.
Two viewpoints and a snack
Stops at two viewpoints over Cachoeirão, with a snack along the way.
Down to the lodging
Back to the family home in the valley.
Breakfast at the lodging
A hearty family breakfast in the valley.
Off to the base of Morro do Castelo
We leave at 8am, traveling light, toward the base of the mountain.
Morro do Castelo climb
Up to the top, two viewpoints over the valley and a snack on the summit before heading back.
Breakfast at the lodging
Last breakfast in the valley before the longest day.
Pati ramp climb and Gerais do Rio Preto
Up the ramp back to the plateau and a walk across the Gerais do Rio Preto.
Snack at Quebra Bunda Viewpoint
A snack break with a view at Quebra Bunda Viewpoint.
Gerais do Viera to the village of Caeté-Açu
One of the most scenic stretches of the crossing, ending in the village of Caeté-Açu.
- Lodging with a family in the valley
- Round-trip transfer
- Meals for the whole trek
- Certified local guide
A 30 to 50 liter backpack, light clothes, a light jacket, rain cover, swimwear, boots or sneakers, flip-flops, sunscreen, insect repellent, toiletries, personal medication, headlamp, quick-dry towel, water bottle, light snacks, cash, a trash bag and a power bank.
no extra fees
Hi! I would like to book Pati Crossing (Vale do Pati, 4 days), for 1 person. Total R$ 1.900.
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Moderate to challenging: 10 to 19 km a day, backpack on, and a long last day across the Gerais.
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