Sections 1 and 2
Saint Francis of Assisi Church (Teófilo Otoni)
Saint Anthony Church (Capitólio Community)
Church N. Mrs. dos Anjos (Itambacuri)
Altimetry Profile of the Franciscan Ways
Sections 1 and 2
São Francisco de Assis Church (Teófilo Otoni) / Santo Antônio Church (Capitólio Community) / N. Sra. dos Anjos (Itambacuri)
| Path Data | ||
|---|---|---|
| Extension | 41,6 km | |
| difficulty | Moderate | |
| Route Type | Linear | |
| Pavement Type | Paving/Asphalt (Urban Area) | 11% |
| Dirt road | 89% | |
| elevation | maximum | 665 meters |
| Average | 514 meters | |
| Minimum | 301 meters | |
| Slope | maximum | 19,4% |
| Average | 4,5% |
Altimetry Profile of the Franciscan Ways
Classification of the Sections of the Franciscan Ways
Table 1 - Classification of Section 1
San Francisco de Assis Church / Santo Antônio Pará Church
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Classification
Medium Severity Degree
Occurrences/Criteria
- Long stretches of exposure to strong sun;Vehicle traffic;
Result
- (X) Slightly Severe( ) Moderately Severe( ) Severe( ) Quite Severe( ) Very Severe
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Classification
Route Guidance
Occurrences/Criteria
- Lack of signage; Path demarcated by highways; Requires attention to continuity at the various intersections with other paths.
Result
- ( ) Well-defined paths and intersections (X) Path or signage that indicates continuity ( ) Requires identification of geographic features and cardinal points ( ) Requires off-track navigation skills ( ) Requires navigation to use alternative and previously unknown paths
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Classification
Course technical degree
Occurrences/Criteria
- Paths on firm and uniform terrain; Occurrence of erosion in the rainy season;It does not present great slopes or obstacles that require great physical effort
Result
- ( ) Course on flat surfaces(X) Course on a path without obstacles( ) Course on staggered trails or uneven terrain( ) Course with obstacles( ) Course that requires vertical techniques
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Classification
degree of physical effort
Occurrences/Criteria
Calculation: Th = Dp/Vh
Th (horizontal displacement time)
Dp (distance covered in the segment)
Vh (average speed)
Average Speeds:
.Horizontal
In piso fácil - 4 km/h
V floor moderate - 3 km/h
V difficult floor - 2 km/h
Result
Horizontal travel time = 3 km/h (moderate ground)
Distance traveled on the stretch = 19.9 km
Total estimated time = 6h38
- ( ) Little effort - up to 1h(X) Moderate effort - from 1 to 3h( ) Significant effort - from 3 to 6h( ) Intense effort - from 6 to 10h( ) Extraordinary effort - more than 10h
Table 2 - Classification of Section 2
Santo Antônio Church / N. Sra. from Angels
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Classification
Medium Severity Degree
Occurrences/Criteria
- Long stretches of exposure to strong sun; Vehicle traffic;
Result
- (X) Slightly Severe( ) Moderately Severe( ) Severe( ) Quite Severe( ) Very Severe
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Classification
Route Guidance
Occurrences/Criteria
- Lack of signage; Path demarcated by highways; It requires attention to continuity at the various intersections with other paths.
Result
- ( ) Well-defined paths and intersections (X) Path or signage that indicates continuity ( ) Requires identification of geographic features and cardinal points ( ) Requires off-track navigation skills ( ) Requires navigation to use alternative and previously unknown paths
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Classification
Course technical degree
Occurrences/Criteria
- Paths on firm and uniform terrain; Occurrence of erosion in the rainy season; It does not present great slopes or obstacles that require great physical effort.
Result
- ( ) Course on flat surfaces(X) Course on a path without obstacles( ) Course on staggered trails or uneven terrain( ) Course with obstacles( ) Course that requires vertical techniques
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Classification
degree of physical effort
Occurrences/Criteria
Calculation: Th = Dp/Vh
Th (horizontal displacement time)
Dp (distance covered in the segment)
Vh (average speed)
Average Speeds:
.Horizontal
In piso fácil - 4 km/h
V floor moderate - 3 km/h
V difficult floor - 2 km/h
Result
Horizontal travel time = 3 km/h (moderate ground)
Distance traveled in the stretch = 21.7 km
Total estimated time = 6h38
- ( ) Little effort - up to 1h( ) Moderate effort - from 1 to 3h(X) Significant effort - from 3 to 6h( ) Intense effort - from 6 to 10h( ) Extraordinary effort - more than 10h
Guidance Worksheet Route Teófilo Otoni - Itambacuri
Route: Lajinha - Santo Antônio Church
On the Franciscan Ways
Jardim das Acacias neighborhood
Saint Francis of Assisi Parish
Support for Pilgrims and Cyclists
The starting point of the Franciscan Paths Route is the Church of São Francisco de Assis, which welcomes pilgrims with great joy and hospitality to bless the beginning of the journey of faith and devotion.
Schedule the start time of your walk or pedal with the Church Secretary, deliver the registration form to collect the Pilgrim's Passport and receive the blessing of Saint Francis of Assisi to accompany your journey.
If your departure is from Itambacuri, from the Nossa Senhora dos Anjos Sanctuary, the final welcome will be at the Church of São Francisco de Assis, with the delivery of the certificate of completion and a souvenir of the Franciscan Ways, in addition to the welcome with the prayer of San Francisco , a special moment that symbolizes the completion of the spiritual pilgrimage.
Service to Groups
São Francisco de Assis Parish offers special moments for groups with advance reservation.
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Coffee with Faith
ButtonA special program that offers breakfast or afternoon coffee for groups, with the best of regional greengrocers in a varied menu of sweets and snacks, in addition to musical programming with the presentation of artists who are members of the congregation.
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Lunch for Groups
ButtonRegional Minas cuisine and its traditional dishes are prepared by the skilled hands of the Parish team, with family recipes full of flavors and stories. Request information about menus and budgets.
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Franciscan Arts and Delights
ButtonThe Parish develops several special craft and gastronomy projects, so the Franciscan Arts and Delights groups will offer the best in local products, such as handcrafted items, souvenirs, sweets, jellies, preserves, drinks, and much more.
Attendance:
Church Secretary
Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 17:00;
Saturdays from 9 am to 5 pm;
Sunday from 09:00 to 19:00.
Contact: (33) 3521-3699
Location
Swiss Community II
Origin Crafts
Saint of Devotion: Santa Ana
In the Swiss Community II, which celebrates Sant'Ana, grandmother of Jesus, a group of women artisans welcome visitors with simplicity and sympathy in the simple community hall. Basketry crafts made with bamboo fiber are presented at the venue, a technique passed on from generation to generation from mothers to daughters, who create lamps, cachepots, baskets and much more.
Schedule your stop to rest in the shade of the trees, refill your canteen with water and take the opportunity to discover the beautiful craftsmanship of Marias Artesãs.
For groups with advance reservations, a special experience is prepared in the Community Room, which includes storytelling, demonstration of artisanal basketwork and a tasting of local products.
Attendance:
Daily, by prior reservation.
Contact: (33) 99800-8740 with Cleonice
Location
San Jose community
Rancho das Rosas
Saint of Devotion: Saint Joseph
The typical little bar in the countryside, in a rural community, is the food and support point for pilgrims and cyclists on the Franciscan Ways.
With simplicity and good food, visitors are welcomed at Bar da Taís, which offers homemade dishes with sun-dried meat or rump with cassava, tutu of beans, rice, salad, fruits and natural juice, or options such as portions or freshly made pastries.
It is necessary to book in advance.
Attendance:
Daily, with reservation
Contact: (33) 99805-4293 with Taís
Location
capitol community
Saint Anthony's Church
Saint of Devotion: Saint Anthony
In more than eight centuries, Santo Antônio gained thousands of devotees all over the world. In 1220, the young Ferdinand of the Order of Canons Regular decided to turn his life around: he left the Order of Augustinians to follow in the footsteps of another young man named Francis and from Assisi, Italy.
In the Community of Capitólio, the small Church of Santo Antônio is a place of prayer and also a point of support for pilgrims and cyclists.
To gain access to the site, it is necessary to previously request assistance from one of the families in the Community.
Attendance
Daily with reservation
Contact: (33) 99968-2304 with Erica
Location
São Mateus Community
Joaquim and Rosângela's site
The friendly couple Joaquim and Rosângela offer welcome, meals and overnight at the house where they live in the São Mateus Community.
Lunch from the countryside cooked on the wood stove or coffee with rural delicacies is served in the shade of the trees on the site.
There is an option to stay overnight for up to 4 people at the family's house, with traditional Minas Gerais hospitality and a "cafezin" with good prose.
Attendance
Reservations are required
Contact: (33) 998467688
Location
São Mateus Community
Bride's Veil Waterfall
When passing through the road in the São Mateus Community you will observe the Véu de Noiva Waterfall, and you can schedule a visit along the trail at Fazenda Maravilha, which will take you to the beautiful waterfall.
To visit it is necessary to schedule in advance.
Attendance
Reservations are required
Contact: (33) 3511-1632 with Kelly
Location
Jamineque Creek Community
Buieiê site
As you continue your journey to the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Anjos, in the Córrego Jamineque Community, Sítio Buieiê is a pleasant property that welcomes pilgrims as a support point to supply water to the canteens and, also, with shade in the external area for rest. .
It is necessary to inform about the estimated time of arrival.
Phone: (33) 99985-1761 (talk to Wallace)
Location
18’00’42’S/41° 39’ 25’ W
Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Angels
Devotion Saints:
Our Lady of the Angels, Saint Francis of Assisi and Santa Clara
The grandiose Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Anjos is the final point of the pilgrimage of the Franciscan Ways. In it, pilgrims will be welcomed in the place where the Capuchin Friars Minor live, who arrived in Itambacuri in 1873.
Pilgrims and cyclists who complete the Franciscan Ways will be welcomed by the Pastoral do Turismo, receive a certificate and a special souvenir to mark the memory of their journey forever, and will be able to visit the Sanctuary and the Museum on a guided tour of the site. It is possible to request lunch or coffee with greengrocers in advance from the Church Secretariat.
Attendance:
Daily, with advance reservation.
Contact: (33) 3511-1436
Location
São Francisco de Assis Square - Itambacuri-MG
to go beyond
Santa Clara Chapel
“Santa Clara teaches us the simplicity with which we must put ourselves, when we dare to want to understand the presence of God in our lives. A God who gives himself out of pure gratuity, without wanting anything in exchange for his love for us.”
(Fr Marco Antonio dos Santos, ofm)
The beautiful Capela de Santa Clara, in the center of Itambacuri, is a special place for both devotees and those who want to appreciate its architecture. To make the internal visit it is necessary to schedule an appointment with the Franciscan Poor Clares.
Attendance:
Contact: (33) 3511-1247 with Sister Francisca
Location
Rua Santa Clara, 194 - Itambacuri-MG
Guided Tour at the Casa da Cultura and Frei Agostinho Regional Museum
A trip back to the past, which tells the story of Itambacuri, the Vale do Mucuri Region and the presence of Friars Menores Capuchinhos in the city. Lasting up to 2 hours, the visit is guided by one of the employees of the Municipal Department of Culture and Tourism.
Visitation
From Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 16:00
Guided Tour
From Monday to Friday, by appointment.Contact: (33) 3511-2526
@secult.ity
Confirm visiting hours, considering that it needs to be completed before the venue closes.
Location
Dr Street Romeo Lages, 1288
Grandma Duca's Delights
The delicious greengrocers from Minas Gerais owned by Dona Duca and her daughter Roberta are a separate chapter on the Franciscan Ways.
The artisanal production of the traditional custard tart and candied sweets are family recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. You can taste and buy these delights by scheduling a direct visit to the factory. For groups, a special and complete tasting of products made by the family is offered.
Attendance
By prior appointment
Contact: (33) 99962-2114 with Roberta
Location
Ipe farm
The rural experience par excellence, with the typical Minas Gerais style and the special welcome of the Aranã family.
The beautiful farmhouse welcomes guests as friends, and offers the experience of the countryside along with the routines of the place, involving the production of milk, special cheeses, horse breeding and the flavors of home cooking and family recipes. In addition, hiking, horseback riding and an incredible cheese tasting await visitors.
Attendance
Groups with advance reservation for lunches, rural cafes and tastings of farm products.
More information and reservations:
Contact: (31) 99434-4994
@ipefazenda
Location
Zona Rural, Itambacuri - MG, 39830-000
angelic coffee
The Angélicas Sisters develop a beautiful work with socially vulnerable children in Itambacuri. They operate in a large space where they welcome the little ones for various activities. They also have an orchard, vegetable garden and a clay oven for the artisanal production of ceramics with artisans from the city.
They offer the tasty Café Angelico with homemade delicacies made on site, which includes a devotional moment to Our Lady followed by a guided tour.
Attendance
Service for groups.
Advance reservation is required.
More information and reservations:
Contact: (31) 3511-1466
Location
Rua Miro Ferreira de Oliveira, 234 – Itambacuri
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