Travessia Vale Buraco Do Ouro Para Vargem Grande
- 1.4 mi
- round trip
- 2,136 ft
- climb
- 5,321 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Travessia Vale Buraco Do Ouro Para Vargem Grande is an out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.8 miles round trip) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It runs between about 3,620 ft and 5,320 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,920 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Vale de Bonsucesso, about 7.5 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Andrei, CEB 93 and Minhas Maravilhas. For camping, Acampamento caçador and Acampamento caçador are within about 6 miles. There are 6 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Travessia Vale Buraco Do Ouro Para Vargem Grande for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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