Caminho da Fé

Route

With over 2,000 kilometers, the long-distance trail Caminho da Fé has several branches, the main one located between the municipalities of Águas da Prata and Aparecida, where the Sanctuary of Aparecida is found, covering about 317 km. On this branch, the walk crosses the Serra da Mantiqueira, amidst the Atlantic Forest, where about 90% of the path is on local roads. The sections average 25 to 30 km in length, with quite variable elevation along the Caminho - having a difficult level at some points. There are rest areas, potable water, and shaded sections. There are crossings over bridges and narrow stretches, requiring greater attention from walkers or cyclists. Most of the trail is on dirt roads, with transitions to asphalt in some sections. In all the towns along this main branch, from Águas da Prata to Aparecida do Norte, as well as in the other branches of the Caminho da Fé, there are facilities for overnight stays and logistics for resupply and maintenance. The Caminho da Fé can be done on foot or by bicycle. It is also allowed to travel the Caminho da Fé by motorcycle. It is also possible to do it with a support vehicle - to carry supplies and other equipment for walkers and cyclists. Many towns participate in the Caminho da Fé route, both in this main branch and in others. In São Paulo, there are Aguaí, Águas da Prata, Aparecida, Boa Esperança do Sul, Borborema, Campos do Jordão, Dumont, Espírito Santo do Pinhal, Franca, Guaratinguetá, Ibitinga, Leme, Nova Europa, Novo Horizonte, Patrocínio Paulista, Pindamonhangaba, Ribeirão Bonito, Ribeirão Preto, São Carlos, São João da Boa Vista, and São José do Rio Preto. In Minas Gerais, some of the towns on the route are: Andradas, Arceburgo, Borda da Mata, Botelhos, Caldas, Campestre, Consolação, Estiva, Guaxupé, Inconfidentes, Monte Santo de Minas, Monte Sião, Ouro Fino, and Paraisópolis.