stretch 3
Santa Rita Church (Lajinha)St Anthony Church (Capitólio Community)
Shrine of Our Lady of the Angels (Endpoint)
Altimetry Profile of the Franciscan Ways
stretch 3
Santa Rita Church (Lajinha) - Santo Antônio Church (Capitólio Community)
Altimetric profile of the Franciscan Ways - Lajinha / Santo Antônio Church (Capitólio)
| Path Data | ||
|---|---|---|
| Extension | 10 km | |
| difficulty | Moderate | |
| Route Type | Linear | |
| Pavement Type | Paving/Asphalt (Urban Area) | 5% |
| Dirt road | 95% | |
| elevation | maximum | 555 meters |
| Average | 500 meters | |
| Minimum | 448 meters | |
| Slope | maximum | 20,1% |
| Average | 6,1% |
Altimetric profile of the Franciscan Ways - Lajinha / Santo Antônio Church (Capitólio)
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 in the stretch = 9.9 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
Guidance Worksheet Route Teófilo Otoni - Itambacuri
Route: Church of Santo Antônio - Lajinha
On the Franciscan Ways
Lajinha Community and Brejaúba Community
Guided tour at Floricultura Liberdade
More than a thousand varieties of ornamental plants are cultivated on the small rural property, especially succulents, cacti and desert roses. The tour of the flowerbeds and greenhouses is guided by the wisdom and knowledge of Dona Zeli, a farmer and self-taught who has specialized over the years in the cultivation and reproduction of various species.
The tour can include an ornamental plant workshop and you can take as many as you want home.
Attendance
From Sunday to Thursday, by advance reservation.
Contact: (33) 99909-6142 - talk to Zeli
Location
BR 116 km 286 – Lajinha – Teófilo Otoni/MG
Visitation and Coffee with Flowers at the Weberling Florist
The Weberling Florist is a beautiful property surrounded by flowers and seedlings on all sides. Specialized in flowers and ornamental plants, it offers, next to its flowerbeds and with a beautiful outdoor landscape, the delicious Café com Flores, a special tasting of homemade recipes, especially those of German influence, which are part of the knowledge and customs of the families of descendants of immigrants who live in Lajinha.
The tour includes a guided tour of the property, coffee with flowers and a souvenir.
Optional – workshops and courses on seedlings and ornamental plants.
Attendance
From Sunday to Thursday, with advance reservation.
Contact: (33) 99840-3537 with Loide
Location
Visitation and Tasting at Sítio Boa Vista
On the tour of Sítio Boa Vista you will be able to discover the fruit production of the property, and the wooden crafts with beautiful pieces of decoration and furniture, in addition the couple Edimar and Grazi offer a special tasting of artisanal recipes in the garden of the house. Children are welcome to play on the playground, while adults enjoy the flavors of the season.
Attendance
Weekends and holidays, with advance reservation.
Phone: (33) 98830-7844 with Grazi
Location
BR 116, Km 290, Brejauba Community
Coffee and Lunch from the Roça at Sítio Velho Thio
The rural delights of the greengrocers and homemade recipes from the countryside of Teófilo Otoni can be enjoyed at Sítio Velho Thio by the skilled hands of Dona Elza, who welcomes visitors as friends. It offers menu options for lunch and rural coffee, with products made by hand, rescuing the Minas Gerais cuisine from its roots. Typical recipes such as free-range chicken with okra and tropeiro beans, or for coffee, cakes, breads and the classic cheese bread make up the bucolic setting of the place, with ponds and the outline of fruit trees planted around the family's house.
Attendance
Weekends and holidays, with advance reservation.
Phone: (33) 99970-7045
Location
BR 116, Km 290, Brejauba Community
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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