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Pico de São Tomé

Pico de São Tomé is a 2,024-metre summit in Obô Natural Park and a demanding mountain objective. The ascent calls for good fitness, careful planning and enough flexibility to change plans if weather or trail conditions are unfavorable.

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What makes it special

  • A mountain ascent to a 2,024-metre summit.
  • The route can be planned over one or two days; the longer option includes camping at Pico Mesa.
  • High-altitude forest and mist are part of the mountain setting.
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Pico de São Tomé

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Humid forest trail on the approach to Lagoa Amélia, São Tomé.

Lagoa Amélia and Pico de São Tomé: choosing your hike in Obô

Two outings from Bom Sucesso reveal different sides of Obô Natural Park: a short immersion in cloud forest and an ascent that calls for careful management of time, energy and weather.

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Profile updated: 07/10/2026