Setting foot on the path, we walk along the wide flagstones marked by the ruts of ox carts; this is a cart track, which will lead us through the beautiful oak grove to Branda de Burgalinhas. As we climb, we come across cattle of the native Barrosã and Cacnhena breeds, which graze during the day and return to their barns in the late afternoon. Shortly before reaching Branda, we can see fields planted with rye, surrounded by dry stone walls, and amidst the granite chaos, Branda de Burgalinhas emerges from the rocky outcrop. It is a small settlement that is only inhabited during the summer to support shepherding activities. After visiting Branda, which belongs to the residents of the village of Igreja da Gavieira, we follow a dirt road toward Branda de S. Bento do Cando, also owned by the residents of Gavieira. This is a settlement well known for the pilgrimages to worship the image of St. Benedict. From here, we descend toward the Rio Grande along a shepherds’ trail. On this descent, we must exercise the utmost caution, paying close attention to the trail markers, as the path is not clearly defined. After passing a rustic building used to store farm tools and livestock, we cross a stream via a path that opens up through the dense vegetation, which is the only possible way to continue toward Gavieira. We continue on our way, following the river to our left as it shapes the landscape and creates beautiful waterfalls and inviting pools where we can cool off. Shortly after, we come to a paved road that will take us to visit the typical village of Igreja, and then we climb a path covered in cement that will lead us to the place where this beautiful route began.