Sea— Brazil

Desafio 4 Ilhas — Montão de Trigo

Nov 7, 2026
Distances from 2km to 12km

About the race

The Desafio 4 Ilhas is a sports tourism project that brings swimmers closer to a unique experience in incredible locations. With distances ranging from 2km to 12km, each swimmer chooses their own pace and the distance they feel most comfortable with, seeking individual achievement at each island.

São Sebastião (São Paulo)
São Sebastião (São Paulo) · Photo: MTur Destinos · Public domain

The event's priority is participant safety, offering all necessary support throughout the course, including support boats, coordinators, kayaks, and hydration stations every 2km. It is an opportunity for a weekend of great camaraderie and new friendships in privileged natural settings.

Sources: Montão de Trigo Island · São Sebastião (São Paulo)

Course

2 km

Hydration every 2km throughout the entire course.

4 km

Hydration every 2km throughout the entire course.

6 km

Hydration every 2km throughout the entire course.

8 km

Hydration every 2km throughout the entire course.

10 km

Hydration every 2km throughout the entire course.

12 km

Hydration every 2km throughout the entire course.

Aid stations

Hydration every 2km throughout the entire course.

How to get there

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Desafio 4 Ilhas — Montão de Trigo

Where to stay

Accommodations in São Sebastião range from rustic seaside bungalows used by local fishing communities to boutique hotels located near the harbor. Visitors can also find camping sites situated directly along the shoreline. Prices typically fluctuate between $60 and $250 per night, depending on the proximity to the departure points for the island crossings.

Things to do nearby

The weekend offers opportunities to explore the coastline through sea kayak or stand-up paddleboarding excursions, which allow for a closer look at local rock formations. Visitors can participate in guided historical walks covering the regional colonial past, or engage in local gastronomic tastings featuring fresh catches from the channel. For those preferring land-based activity, the nearby Atlantic Forest trails provide access to viewpoints overlooking the archipelago.

Swimmers

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