Em 2018 participantes do Programa de Turismo Rural do SENAR motivados pelo aprendizado recebido criaram a Associação Serras Vulcânicas em 25 de junho de 2019. O objetivo era desenvolver o turismo nas serras vulcânicas, começando pelas cidades de Águas da Prata e São João da Boa Vista. A partir daí foram firmadas parcerias com a ACE, Unifeob e SEBRAE com atividades de capacitação de empresários, articulação com o poder público e integração das duas cidades para o desenvolvimento do turismo local Associação Serras Vulcânicas ASV - Associação Serras Vulcânicas was created in 2019 and brings together tourist entrepreneurs from the cities of Águas da Prata and São João da Boa Vista. Located in a privileged region for exuberant landscapes, rivers, waterfalls, residual mountains of an extinct volcano, stories of struggles and conquests. The traditions that are manifested in handicrafts, in culture, in the economy, reflect the way of life of the interior cities, much appreciated for the delight of tourists and visitors. MISSION Articulate and offer Serras Volcânicas products and services for tourists and visitors who seek the region as a rich alternative for leisure, culture and enchantment. VISION To be a support and construction agent in the region's tourist vocation to transform the historical, cultural and environmental differential existing in the Volcanic Mountains into a creative economy. VALUES - Trust, Companionship and Partnership as a way to mobilize the economy - Conscious Tourism as a contribution to the preservation of the environment - Rescue of History and Traditions in the design of products and services ASV values Conscious Tourism as a contribution to the preservation of the Environment AMA-Union of Associations for the Environment We are part of the Tourism Governance of the region and of several Municipal Councils Tourism Governance and Municipal Councils ASV is constantly improving relationships with Supporters and Partners. Apoios e Partnerships

A Serra da Paulista Paisagens de veredas e montanhas Saindo de São João da Boa Vista e andando pela Estrada da Paulista, os turistas encontram um caminho cheio de belezas e encantos. Com a evolução do caminhar, se deparam por um lado, com a vista das majestosas montanhas vulcânicas e por outro, o horizonte que se perde em claros azuis, donde se avista ao longe, mais de cinco cidades vizinhas. São muitos os caminhos que guardam surpresas Hiking Trails in the Volcanic Mountains Silver Waters: “The Path of Faith was born here. To provide more services to our tourists, pilgrims and lovers of step by step in nature, Associação Serras Vulcânicas presents beautiful self-guided hiking trails. Each trail has different landscapes and characteristics with routes between 3 and 18 km on a dirt road with irregularities and light, moderate and heavy difficulties with ascending and descending slopes. Some of them start and end in the same place, others end at points where walkers need vehicles to return. All of them fulfill recreational, interpretive, educational functions and are also used as a training platform and preparation for longer paths, such as the Path of Faith, Santiago de Compostela, among others. Walkers will be able to stay in the inns installed in our mountains and, while doing their training, they will be able to enjoy the beautiful landscapes and get to know our natural, historical and gastronomic riches. Choose your trail, but before starting, load the map with the necessary information about the route on your cell phone, wear comfortable clothes, bring water, a bag to bring your rubbish back, note that, as it is in areas of environmental preservation, it is It is forbidden to make bonfires, barbecues, camp, remove plants and cut native species. Always count on our associates to support you on your chosen route. Video: Wenderson Maldonado Trilha 4 Trilha 1 Trilha 3 Trilha 2 Trilha 7 Trilha 5 Trilha 6 Trilha 8 Trilha 11 Trilha 12 Trilha 10 Trilha 9 1 - Trilha do Gavião Departure - Empório Montezuma Arrival - Azeite Terras Altas, vehicle assistance required for the return Modality - 16 km, heavy route, with steep slopes Start altitude - 870 m Altitude of the end - 1663 m Attractions along the route - Capela do Retiro, Christ the Redeemer, Livestock Meat Mantiqueira, Ponte Pedra Waterfall, Waterfall of Ninfas, Toca do Índio, Natural Views and Belvedere and Pico do Gavião. Support - King Park and Pousada Canto dos Xamãs. Download the map of this trail here before starting. 2 - Trilha do Leão Departure - Lanchonete Matuto’s Arrival - Boca do Leão Modality - 3 km or the distance you prefer, light route, on flat streets in the Fonte Platina neighborhood Route altitude - 936 m Route attractions - Rural neighborhood, Natural Landscapes, Água Platina Company Architecture, Boca do Leão Cultural Space, Lake, Sports Square Support - Ecocatu, Pouso do Beija-flor, Espaço Boca do Leão. Load the map below before starting the trail. 3 - Trilha do Bugio Departure and Arrival - Espaço Boca do Leão Ascend along Estrada do Bugio and descend along Estrada da Guarda Modality - 10 km, heavy route with steep ascents and descents Start altitude - 936 m Highest altitude of the route - 1351 m Route attractions - Bugio Waterfall, Vertical Forest, Agricultural activities, Coqueiro Torto Waterfall, Natural views and belvedere Support - Espaço Boca do Leão, Ecocatu, Sítio da Guarda Download the map of this trail here before starting. 4 - Trilha do Avestruz Departure - Prata Expedições Arrival - King Park Adventure Mode - 9 km, moderate route, with slight inclines and slopes Start altitude - 889 m Altitude of the terminus - 970 m Route attractions - View of the Trench of the Revolution of 32, Agricultural activities, Beautiful natural landscapes, Retiro Chapel, Christ the Redeemer, Sunsets Support - Matuto’s, Bike Lanchonete, Pousada Canto dos Xamãs. Download the map of this trail here before starting. 5 - Trilha da Onça Departure and Arrival - Espaço Ybyrá Gastronomia Return at the Seventh Waterfall, returning by the same path Modality - 8 km, heavy route, with steep slopes and slopes Starting altitude - 889 m Highest altitude on the way - 1327 m Route attractions - Native forest, Natural views and belvedere, Coffee growing, Seven Waterfalls Support - Prata Expedições Load the map below before starting the trail. 6 - Trilha do Caçador Departure and Arrival - Ateliê Liti Guerreiro Return at Fazenda J Ida, returning by the same path Modality - 22 km, moderate route with slight inclines and slopes Start altitude - 1230 m Average altitude of the route - 1300 m Route attractions - Landscapes from the top of the mountain range, SP and MG state border, Agricultural activities Support - rural properties along the way Download the map of this trail here before starting. 7 - Trilha do Boi Morto Departure and Arrival - Sítio Santa Clara Return at the Santa Maria do Vale do Tajá Football Field, returning by the same path Modality - 5 km, light and pleasant route, without slopes or slopes Starting altitude - 936 m Highest altitude on the way - 954 m Attractions along the route - Waterfalls, Ribeirão do Quartel, View of monoliths, Mountain ranges on the edge of the volcano, Agricultural activities Support - Sítio Santa Clara and Vale do Tajá Load the map below before starting the trail. 8 - Trilha do Lobo Guará Departure - Café Ypê Amarelo in Serra da Paulista Arrival - Bosque Estadual Águas da Prata, vehicle assistance is required for the return Modality - 13 km, heavy route with light ascents and steep slopes Observation - Follow the yellow arrow of Caminho da Fé Start altitude - 894 m Terminus altitude - 870 m Attractions along the route - Cruzeiro da Fé, Agricultural activities Chapel Nossa Senhora das Montanhas Azuis, Section of Tropical Forest, State Forest Download the map of this trail here before starting. 9 - Trilha da Seriema Departure - Sítio Mirante Azul Arrival - Águas da Prata State Woods, vehicle assistance is required for the return Modality - 8 km, moderate route with steep slopes Starting altitude - 1392 m Altitude of the terminus - 870 m Observation - Follow the yellow arrow of Caminho da Fé Attractions on the route - Capela Mirante Azul, Section of Tropical Forest, Agricultural activities, State Forest Support - HLN Agro, Mushrooms Entre Serras Download the map of this trail here before starting. 10 - Trilha das Trutas Departure - Pousada Santa Júlia Arrival - Restaurante das Trutas Modality - 8 km, light route with uphill and downhill to Pico do Mirante Starting altitude - 1439 m Highest altitude on the way - 1589 m Attractions along the route - Agricultural activities, Mirante da Laginha, Belvedere and natural views, Section of the Tropical Forest, Capela da Água and Capela Mirante Azul Support - Ypiaca-Etè, Sítio Mirante Load the map below before starting the trail. 11 - Trilha da Pedra Balão Departure and Arrival - SJBVista Arts Station Return at Pedra Balão, returning by the same path Modality - 10 km, urban and rural route with few ups and downs Start altitude - 738 m Altitude of Pedra Balão - 816 m Attractions - Urban and rural landscapes, Agricultural activities and Monolithic Pedra Balão Support - Department of Tourism SJBVista Load the map below before starting the trail. 12 - Trilha do Alegre Departure and Arrival - Avenida Durval Nicolau roundabout Return at Bairro Alegre Church, returning by the same route Mode - 9 km, light and flat urban route Average altitude of the route - 780 m Attractions - Urban landscape and historic Alegre neighborhood Support - Pakalolo’s Bar Load the map below before starting the trail. 13 - City Tur Águas da Prata Departure and Arrival Railway Station, Jardim do Peregrino Follow the Yellow Path QRCode guidance signs at points of interest, set up by Prata Florida Modality - 5 km, light route on flat city streets Altitude - 827 m Attractions - Cityscape, Gardens, Mineral water fountains and historic architecture Support - Ateliê Arte que Liga, Pousada do Peregrino, Associação Caminho da Fé Download the map of this trail here before starting. 14 - City Tur SJBVista Consult the availability of tours and monitoring at the Department of Tourism of São João da Boa Vista, including the date of the night event “Walk of the Full Moon”. 15 - Caminhada da Lua Cheia Check the dates of these events at the Department of Tourism of São João da Boa Vista. 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são joão da boa vista YELLOW PATH The Yellow Path was conceived by Associação Prata Florida to guide visitors to Águas da Prata to contemplate nature, gardens and architecture of the city. Enjoy the urban riches on this light and gentle walk. TRAIN STATION The railway station was opened in 1886 under the name of Prata. The current building was built in 1919. The city originated from the station, developing itself as Estancia Hidromineral. For many years, the whole place was known as Estação da Prata. For some time after the suppression of passenger trains (1976), a tourist train was maintained, with irregular hours and only on weekends, which passed through here for a few years, until it finally ended in the 1990s. maintains the original style and crockery. There are very old lamps. The station is a living museum, really. Currently, trains carrying bauxite ore to Votorantim's Alumínio factory still pass on its tracks, sometimes with more than eighty wagons. The station was listed by CONDEPHAAT on March 20, 2018. More information on the website www.estacoesferroviarias.com.br 1/10 GARDEN “HERE THE WAY OF FAITH WAS BORN” This garden symbolizes the birthplace of the Path of Faith. Águas da Prata, “Here was born the Path of Faith”, inspired by the Camino de Santiago de Compostela. It offers infrastructure for pilgrims heading to the Sanctuary of Aparecida. The Caminho da Fé is approximately 2000 km long and provides moments of reflection and faith, health, sport and contact with nature. Take your picture here and take this beautiful souvenir with you. More information you will find on the website www.caminhodafe.com.br 1/8 our rocial networks If you want to know more about Associação Prata Florida Click here

Essa rota parte do centro da cidade Águas da Prata e ao longo dos seus 16 km, encontram se antigas fazendas de café, pastagens e belas paisagens. Ideal para praticantes de ciclismo, caminhadas e esportes de aventura. E do alto do Pico do Gavião se completa a experiência: a contemplação da grandiosidade da caldeira do vulcão. Gavião Valley Tourist Route Discover everything our region has to offer Photo: Pedro Conti Gavião Valley Adventure and extreme sports This route starts from the center of Águas da Prata and along its 16 km there are old coffee farms, pastures and beautiful landscapes. Ideal for practitioners of adventure sports, cycling, hiking and relaxing in nature. The tourist passes by the graceful Chapel of Retiro and Christ the Redeemer, as well as the Stone Bridge and Waterfall of Ninfas. At the end of the route there is the Pico do Gavião, site of important free flight championships, there, the great caldera of the volcano can be seen in many cities of São Paulo and Minas Gerais. Photo: Wenderson Maldonado/Fritz photography Cristo Redentor do Retiro Capela do Retiro Associação Pico do Gavião Azeite Serras Altas

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