About the route
The proposal integrates walking with travel by car, combining trekking segments with strategically planned road routes designed to connect various destinations, attractions, and communities along the itinerary. In this way, participants experience the region in a comprehensive manner—alternating between moments of on-foot immersion in the Cerrado and travel by vehicle—ensuring safety, comfort, and a diverse range of experiences.
More than just a journey undertaken entirely on foot, this is an immersive territorial experience. Walking serves as the core element, bringing visitors closer to the nature, history, and landscapes of Goiás, while travel by car expands the scope of the itinerary and links together the different segments that make up the overall experience.
Technical information
- Duration: 7 days and 6 nights
- Start: Goiânia, with a transfer to Pirenópolis
- End: Cidade de Goiás
- Route: Pirenópolis, Fazenda Caiçara, Radiolândia, São Francisco de Goiás, Jaraguá, Itaberaí, and Cidade de Goiás
- Type: Trekking, ecotourism, cultural tourism, and experiential tourism
- Difficulty level: Moderate to difficult
- Expected distances: 24 to 26 km on days of continuous hiking, in addition to selected and adapted segments
- Terrain: Rural roads, trails, mountain/hilly sections, and urban streets
- Average daily hiking time: Approximately 6 to 9 hours, depending on the route and the group's pace
- Target audience: Adults with a level of physical fitness suitable for long-distance hiking
- Guidance: Accompanied by a qualified tour guide from "Pés no Cerrado"
- Support: Logistical support vehicle, luggage transport, and assistance during adapted segments
- Safety: Daily briefings, preventive guidance, first-aid kits, and monitoring of weather conditions and the route
- Experiences included: Nature, Cerrado landscapes, rural life, historical heritage, culture, and regional gastronomy
- Key feature: An experience in the Serra de Jaraguá, integrated into a "Pés no Cerrado" product with ABNT (Brazilian National Standards Organization) certification
- Recommended documentation: Personal identification, health insurance card (SUS or private plan), and an individual information form relevant to the activity
- Personal equipment: Daypack, appropriate footwear, lightweight clothing, sun protection, a raincoat, a water container, and personal essentials
- Recommended time of year: Preferably during the drier season, while taking into account weather conditions and seasonal characteristics
- Certification: Issuance of a certificate or validation of a "passport" is contingent upon compliance with the official rules of the Trail by Cora Coralina, as this itinerary covers only a portion of the full route.
Location and access
The itinerary takes place in the state of Goiás, passing through Corumbá de Goiás, Pirenópolis, Fazenda Caiçara, Radiolândia, Jaraguá, Itaguari, Itaberaí, and Cidade de Goiás. The experience begins in Goiânia and concludes in Cidade de Goiás.
How to get there
Arrival should be in Goiânia, either via the Goiânia International Airport (Santa Genoveva) or the bus terminal. Our team will meet you at a pre-arranged location and provide a transfer to Pirenópolis, where the itinerary begins.
At the end of the experience, the return trip from Cidade de Goiás to Goiânia will be provided via a vehicle arranged by the tour operator, as included in your package. Please provide your arrival and departure times in advance so that transfers can be organized.
Full itinerary
(((Day 1 — Goiânia → Corumbá de Goiás)))
- Welcome in Goiânia
- Transfer to Corumbá de Goiás
- Check-in
- Christ the Redeemer statue in Corumbá de Goiás
- Briefing
Accommodation: Corumbá de Goiás
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(((Day 2 — Salto Corumbá → Pireneus State Park)))
- 17 km hike
- Visit the Salto Corumbá viewpoint, then head to the start of the trail at the entrance of Pireneus State Park; visit the Pireneus Peak, the "Oasis," and Sonrisal Waterfall
- Included: Breakfast, rural experience
Accommodation: Serra dos Pireneus
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(((Day 3 — Serra dos Pireneus → Pirenópolis)))
- 18 km hike
- Hike through the Cerrado (savanna)
- Rural landscapes
- Arrival in Pirenópolis
Accommodation: Pirenópolis
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(((Day 4 — Pirenópolis → Fazenda Caiçara)))
- 22 km hike
- Trekking
- Rural landscape
- Arrival at Fazenda Caiçara
- Accommodation: Jaraguá
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(((Day 5 — Jaraguá Experience)))
- 13 km hike
- “Jaraguá: Cerrado, History, and Mountain”
- Trekking in the Serra de Jaraguá (Jaraguá Mountain Range)
- Viewpoints
- Serra de Jaraguá State Park
- Historical heritage
- Local gastronomy
- Immersion in the culture of Jaraguá
This mountain range excursion is an exclusive product offered by *Pés no Cerrado* and holds ABNT (Brazilian National Standards Organization) certification—a strong commercial selling point for the ABAV trade show.
Accommodation: Itaberaí
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(((Day 6 — São Benedito → Calcilândia)))
- 20 km hike
- Owls and farmlands
- A village within the municipality of Cidade de Goiás
- Visit to the historic center
Accommodation: Cidade de Goiás
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(((Day 7 — Cruz do Chico Mineiro → Ouro Fino Ruins → São Sebastião Quarry → Assentamento do Ferreiro)))
- 15 km hike
- Bucolic Cerrado landscapes
- Descents and the Digo Digo River
- São João Batista Church
- Lunch and a visit to the Cora Coralina House Museum
End of the itinerary
Certification / presentation of the passport
Guiding and safety
The itinerary will be led by qualified guides with deep knowledge of the region. Each segment is planned in advance, with the group accompanied throughout the entire trek, following established protocols for prevention, guidance, and emergency response.
The route encompasses long-distance trekking through rural landscapes, mountain ranges, rivers, waterfalls, protected natural areas, historical sites, and local communities. This requires professional technical guidance, careful pace management, and constant vigilance regarding environmental conditions.
Guiding Procedures
Safety briefing before the start of each stage;
Overview of the route, including distance, estimated time, and key terrain characteristics;
Verification of individual and group equipment;
Pace management tailored to the group’s profile;
Ensuring the group stays together with a safe distance between participants;
Scheduled stops for hydration, nourishment, and rest;
Guidance on navigating steep terrain, descents, river crossings, and slippery areas;
Monitoring of weather conditions;
Headcounts of participants at key stops and arrival points;
Environmental and heritage interpretation throughout the journey;
Assistance with interactions involving local communities, rural properties, and the attractions visited.
Participation requirements
- As the route consists of stages ranging from 13 to 22 km, it is presented as a long-distance trekking experience; therefore, participants should possess a level of physical fitness suitable for extended hikes.
- Prior to the trip, information will be provided regarding:
- - Distance of each stage;
- - Terrain characteristics;
- - Approximate duration;
- - Required equipment;
- - Clothing;
- - Hydration;
- - Weather conditions;
- - Safety rules.
- Participants must disclose in advance any condition that could affect the safe completion of the activity, allowing the team to determine the appropriate approach.
Who cannot participate
- Participation in the trek is not advised for those who:
- - Lack the physical fitness required for long hikes of up to 22 km in a single day.
- - Have a health condition that could be aggravated by intense physical exertion, without medical clearance or guidance.
- - Have significant mobility limitations that are incompatible with hiking trails, inclines, declines, and uneven terrain.
- - Are unable to walk for several consecutive hours, even with breaks.
- - Have a recent injury, particularly to the knees, ankles, hips, or spine.
- - Are under the influence of alcohol or other substances that impair balance, judgment, or coordination.
- - Are unwilling to follow the guides' instructions and safety rules.
- - Do not possess the minimum equipment required for the activity.
- - Are not prepared for exposure to sun, heat, rain, cold, or varying terrain.
- - Experience fear or significant difficulty in mountainous environments, on steep slopes, or during traverses, to an extent that could compromise their own safety or that of the group.
- Children and adolescents
- As the itinerary includes long and technically demanding segments, participation is not recommended for children.
- - The participation of adolescents must be evaluated in advance by the organizers, taking into account their age, physical fitness, trekking experience, and authorization from a legal guardian.
Safety policy
Safety will be based primarily on prevention, planning, and monitoring.
Before each hike:
- An assessment of the conditions along the route will be conducted, taking into account:
- Weather forecast;
- Condition of trails and rural roads;
- Water levels in rivers and streams;
- Conditions at waterfalls and swimming areas;
- Temperature and sun exposure;
- Physical condition of the group;
- The need to modify or cut short the route.
Should any condition arise that compromises safety, the guide may alter the route, scale back the activity, or terminate the excursion, with the well-being of the participants as the top priority.
Certification
The conclusion will take place on the final day of the itinerary, following the arrival at the Ferreiro settlement, a visit to the São João Batista Church, lunch, and a tour of the Cora Coralina House Museum.
A special closing session will be held, featuring:
✓ Verification of the completed stages
✓ Presentation of the "Crossing Passport" (Passaporte da Travessia)
✓ Presentation of the Certificate of Participation
✓ Official commemorative photographs
✓ Expressions of gratitude to participants and partners
✓ Evaluation of the experience
Upon completing all seven stages of the itinerary, participants will receive a Certificate of Participation in the Crossing, along with their passport, in recognition of their completion of this trekking experience through the Cerrado region of Goiás.
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