Route

The route is primarily composed of gravel backroads and direct trails that cross native vegetation. The terrain is predominantly flat, with little accumulated elevation, which favors both a steady walk and the pace of bike touring. The trail reveals the beauty of the transitional vegetation between the Caatinga and the Piauí Cerrado, with opportunities to spot local wildlife and typical rock formations on the horizon. Upon reaching the locality of Belmonte, the hiker or cyclist comes into contact with yet another welcoming community in the Piauí interior, where local culture and the stories of the old residents remain alive. Rock paintings, the Transition Lookout, and the strong culture and community identity of the locality of Saco dos Polidórios.