Paths of Caravaggio

The paths of Caravaggio are a pilgrimage route that connects the two Sanctuaries of Nossa Senhora do Caravaggio: Canela and Farroupilha.

In addition to living a unique experience of faith and devotion, pilgrims get to know beautiful landscapes, get in touch with the region's nature and safely travel through a structured stretch, developed by specialists.

There are 200km distributed in 10 stretches that pass through 5 cities:

Canela, Gramado, Nova Petrópolis, Caxias do Sul and Farroupilha.

Excerpt 1:

Section 1 starts at Ponte do Raposo, on the border of Caxias do Sul, to the Chapel of Nossa Senhora do Caravaggio – Pedras Brancas.

Major Nicoletti Bridge (Raposo Bridge):

Bridge built in 1936 - it came dismantled (material made of Krupp steel from Alemana), transported by trains to Gramado and then by carts and required skill and precision to be installed in the place that is quite steep.

Leaving the Major Nicoletti bridge (Ponte do Raposo), continuing for approximately 5.4km there will be entrance to two inns, Colina de Pedra and Estalagem da Colina.

Pousada Colina de Pedra:

The inn has 24 beds divided into 9 cabins. Ecological trails, bar and room service, library, tennis court, indoor thermal pool, fans, dry sauna, Creole shed, vineyard, winery gym, bicycles, viewpoint, Internet access, several adventure itineraries, breakfast.

Accommodation by prior arrangement. Possibility to combine meal.

Contact: (54) 3286 0967 (54) 99179 5223

Pousada Estalagem da Colina:

28 beds divided into 8 dormitories. Green area with 6 hectares, ecological trails, living room with 3 environments, panoramic restaurant, library, games room, mini gym, space with therapies and breakfast. Suites with living room and bathroom, fridge, TV, air conditioning, 06 suites with fireplace, deck and hammock.

Accommodation by prior arrangement

Contacts: (54) 99923 2301 / (54) 99903 2723

Leaving the Pousada and returning to the road, continue for approximately 2km and arrive at Capela São Paulo on the Furna Line.

São Paulo Chapel – Furna Line

Leaving the Capela, continue for approximately 1.2 km and turn right, continuing for another 2 km to Capela Nossa Senhora do Caravaggio – Pedras Brancas.

Our Lady of Caravaggio Chapel – Pedras Brancas

The new Nossa Senhora de Caravaggio de Pedras Brancas chapel was completed in 2015. However, the old chapel built in the first decades of the 20th century is still on the site, just a few meters from the new construction.

The place has restrooms for travelers, the opening of the church must be requested in advance. Snacks can be purchased upon prior request.

Contact: (54) 99922 1326 with Ari Branquini.

Section 2:

Section two includes the route from the Caravaggio Pedras Brancas Chapel to the Centenary House.

Returning from Capela de Caravaggio for approximately 6.5 km, you arrive at Capela São José – Linha Nova.

Saint Joseph Chapel – New Line

Leaving Capela São José, continue for approximately 1km and arrive at Café da Família Foss.

Foss Family Cafe

Property participating in the Agrotourism Route Colonial Roots.

To the sound of typical Italian music and the smell of homemade bread and jams, Dona Zulmira Foss tells stories about the colonization of Gramado.

Reservations are required. Possibility of snack on site.

Contact: 54 99968 3395

A few meters from the café (about 100m) there will be the Residencial Encantos Linha Bonita.

Residencial Encantos Linha Bonita

Apartments with the possibility of renting by appointment.

Contacts: 54 99971 9117 with Gilberto or 51 99612 5353 with Fernanda

Leaving the Residencial and continuing for approximately 1.2 km, you will arrive at the Fioreze Museum.

Fioreze Museum

Property belonging to the Agroturismo Raízes Coloniais itinerary.

Nelson Fioreze tells the history of the museum's relics. Visit the pharmacy, so called by him, where you can taste wines, graspas and liqueurs.

By appointment only. Value to be agreed.

Contact: 54 99995 9348 with Giovani or 54 99992 2393 with Nelson

Leaving the Museum and continuing for approximately 1.5 km, you arrive at Capela São Pedro Claver – Linha Bonita.

Saint Peter Claver Chapel

On 10/31/1918, the community bought the land from Melânia Foss to build the first chapel. With families increasing a lot, the second chapel was built and, thus, the first chapel started to be used as a college, the first in the community.

The first chapels were built by the community residents themselves. The last one, by the engineer Vitor Ganz and the bricklayer Alfonso Grins, received help from the community with labor and also with money.

There is no record of the inauguration of the first two chapels. The current one was inaugurated on 09/12/1961 and the blessing of the Altar was in April 1969. In the beginning there was a certain dispute between two families to choose one of the Saints: São João or São Pedro. There was then a vote in the community. Saint Peter won, but they remembered that this was the Patron Saint of the Parish. So Father Carmine, the parish priest, researched and suggested Saint Peter Claver, with his beautiful story of evangelization. Everyone accepted.

Next to the Chapel there is the Cavichion Mill.

Cavichion Mill

Property participating in the Agrotourism Route Colonial Roots.

Information from the mill, the production of corn flour and narratives about the arrival, installation and formation of the families of Italian and German immigrants, are brought with pride and joy.

Reservations are required. Possibility of buying homemade cookies produced by local families.

Contact: 54 99933 8078

In front of the Moínho Cavitchion there is the Ervateira da Família Marcon

Marcon Family Herb

Property participating in the Agrotourism Route Colonial Roots.

Visitors are welcomed by the Marcon family and watch the manufacture of yerba mate, the raw material of mate, which can be tasted.

Only with reservation, value to be agreed.

Contact: 54 99974 0885

Leaving Ervateira and continuing for about 300 meters you arrive at Cantina Linha Bella.

Bella Line Canteen

Every flavor of Italian food, which is kept warm over a wood-burning stove, takes you back to the past, when Italian families gathered for lunch at Nonna's house.

Reservations are required. Next to the restaurant, an inn is being built.

Contact: 54 9120 9496

Leaving Cantina Linha Bella, going for 1km, you arrive at Casa Centenária.

Centennial House

Property participating in the Agrotourism Route Colonial Roots.

House built over 120 years ago by the Ferrari family. For Contemplation only.

Stretch 3

Section 3 covers the route from Casa Centenária to the border of Canela.

This stretch passes through the central part of Gramado and there are a very large number of hotels, inns, restaurants, cafes, markets and snack bars, reaching hundreds of points that can serve as support for travelers. Because of this, the locations are not marked, leaving the choice of locations at the discretion of the traveler.

Leaving Casa Centenária and continuing for approximately 6.5 km, you arrive at Igreja Matriz São Pedro

Saint Peter's Church

Opened in 1942, it is one of the largest demonstrations of religiosity in the community. The basalt stone structure displays art in stained glass windows with sacred images and in perfect architectural harmony. The tower, 46m high, inspires a prayer to Saint Peter, the patron saint.

Contact: (54) 3286 1187

Leaving the Igreja Matriz São Pedro and following for 5.2 km along Av. das Hortênsias, you arrive at the border with the municipality of Canela, ending the Gramado route.

As the municipality of Gramado has a second Chapel of Caravaggio located in the Várzea Grande neighborhood, there is an optional way to visit the Chapel. However, to get there it is necessary to go through Rodovia RS 115. The stretch is dangerous for walkers and cyclists, as it has no shoulder for most of the way.

Optional stretch

This section starts from the Igreja Matriz São Pedro and follows the RS 115 for 6.8 km to the Capela N. Senhora de Caravaggio do Moleque.

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