Start for hike to Vale do Pati | Tourist Attraction

From here you can start a 17 km hike to a viewpoint over the Vale do Pati and continue into the valley. We took three days, wildcamping at the mirador for two nights. We explored the valley for one day, while we left our tent etc. up at the mirador. In the valley, the climb to the gruta requires some stamina and the path along the rio Funis going westwards from the big funis waterfall is not for the faint harted (you could also take other trails available on maps.me). The walk from la Bomba to the mirador is easy, with a lot of flat terrain. If you decide to camp at the mirador, mind that there is no water. The last stream from which you can take water is just before you start the second climb, about 8 km before the mirador. Maps.me will show you the height profile. Take the water upstream from the path and it is fine to drink, just a bit yellowish. Alternatively, there is plenty of water available in the valley and also opportunities to base yourselves at one of the pousades (beds and meals available). Other practicalities: 1) We did everything without a guide; the trails are easy to navigate with maps.me. 2) We left our car at novo horizonte 3,5 km up the road but could have saved ourselves the trouble of walking this part because we saw two parkings at la Bomba. 3) the road in from Palmeira is a bit bumpy and slow-going but fine for all vehicles. 4) you could also start this walk in Guine. That way it is much shorter to the mirador (just a day hike would be possible then). Last of all, go for this hike and take some time for it. The views over the valley are amazing, and lots to explore in the valley!