Summit

Pedra do Altar

Rio de Janeiro

About

Pedra do Altar is a mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with its summit at about 8,740 ft (2,665 m) above sea level. It stands inside Parque Nacional do Itatiaia. Mapped trails that come within about half a mile of the top include Trilha Pedra Do Altar, Acesso a Pedra Do Altar and Trilha 5 Lagos. The nearest town is Maromba, about 6.0 miles southwest of the summit. Peaks within about 3 miles include Asa de Hermes, Chapada da Lua Alta and Pedra do Sino de Itatiaia. Cachoeira das Flores and Cachoeira das Flores are within about 3 miles. For camping, Rancho Caído and Rancho Caído are within about 6 miles. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.

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Summit elevation

8,743 ft

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Pedra do Altar

Rio de Janeiro

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