Always let someone know your itinerary, preferably with locations and days.
Check your physical condition before taking the walk.
Get ready by training.
The hiker must wear appropriate footwear and clothing for the practices.
In training, wear the shoes with which you intend to walk the Franciscan Ways.
Foot care is very important.
It is advisable to bring extra clothes and shoes to avoid hypothermia on cold and/or rainy days.
For hot days, wear light clothes and, in any season, use sunscreen.
The equipment to be used varies according to the person. There are stores specialized in adventure activities, but when in doubt, consult people with experience and always opt for the minimum necessary.
Make reservations for accommodation and food services before starting the hike, so you don't take unnecessary risks.
Keep an eye on the weather forecast to make your hike as productive as possible.
Carry water, isotonic, fresh or/and dried fruit, cereal bars and crackers.
If possible, eat a more hearty, carbohydrate-based meal a day.
For when there are no support points nearby, you can dig a hole.
Do it there, then put the toilet paper and cover again.
Do not leave residues along the way. Gather them in bags and take them to the nearest dump.
Do not feed wild animals.
Do not make fires (use stoves).
Respect the residents of the region.
Buy the necessary products in urban centers or at the points indicated in the guide, as in some stretches there are no markets, restaurants and other support services.
Pay attention to the distances, altimetry and the classification criteria of the routes described in each leg/day of the walk.
To acquire the certificate of completion of the route, it is necessary that the pilgrim's passport is stamped with at least 6 stamps per segment in total. You can pick it up at the Igreja de São Francisco de Assis, in the Jardim das Acácias neighborhood, in Teófilo Otoni or at the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Anjos, in Itambacuri, by prior arrangement. See more information on the Passport link
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