ADDRESS Estrada Ministro Salgado Filho, 5.301, Vale do Cuiabá, Itaipava, Petrópolis (RJ). RESERVATIONS www.pousadalesroches.com.br (24) 99967-9091. ting the perfect setting for a romantic bath under the stars. Two of them feature canopy beds, and the décor, of course, is always of exquisite taste. For those who can tear themselves away from the cozy rooms (each decorated in the tone of the stone it is named after), the leisure area offers a 12.5-meter swimming pool and a heated hot tub. Guests can also play tennis on a clay court, try beach tennis on a newly inaugurated court, practice swings on a Par 3 golf course, enjoy the sauna, or have fun in the game room with billiards and ping-pong tables. The massages offered at the inn help relieve any stress. Another great activity is cycling around the region. After all, the Cuiabá Valley in Itaipava, where the inn is located, has become a reference point for mountain biking enthusiasts. In addition, walking trails through the Atlantic Forest lead to several nearby waterfalls. For a good meal, there’s no need to leave the inn. The restaurant, which embraces international cuisine, specializes in meat, cheese, and chocolate fondues. Dinners can be paired with wines recommended by the Fondue with a fine wine for a romantic dinner for two on the cool mountain nights Visit the website sommelier. The climate-controlled wine cellar houses over 100 labels from ten countries, and there are always excellent options for vegans and vegetarians. In recent years, Les Roches has also become a distinguished choice for weddings and corporate events, with all the organization handled by Cynthia Palha, the owner’s wife, ensuring comfort and impeccable service. Les Roches is a romantic retreat in the serra fluminense Photos: Marcelo Isola
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