Pico da Bandeira is the third highest
mountain in
Brazil, situated near the border of
Minas Gerais and
Espírito Santo states. It is one of the major attractions of the
Caparaó National Park (Parque Nacional do Caparaó), accessible from the nearby city
Alto Caparaó. Alto Caparaó and the entrance to the park lie in Minas Gerais, however the summit of Pico da Bandeira lies in Espírito Santo.
The summit is accessible to hikers of most age groups, with only very limited fitness requirements. The track from the park entrance to the summit track (8km, 1000m climb) can be driven by most vehicles, and the summit track itself runs for approximately 9km with a further 1000m climb.