The race starts at Miradouro do Facho, in Praia da Vitória, with the ocean defining the horizon. The route quickly gains altitude towards Serra do Cume, where the iconic Manta de Retalhos reveals itself in all its grandeur, creating one of the Azores' most emblematic landscapes.

The route then follows Trilho das Relheiras de São Brás, where the rock preserves the deep tracks left by old carts, before crossing open pastures and climbing to Pico do Boi. The descent leads into the dense Matas da Agualva, where the enclosed greenery offers coolness and a brief respite before entering one of the race's most remarkable areas.

Once in Agualva, the route heads directly towards Algar do Carvão, one of the island's great natural symbols. Descending into this dormant volcano is a unique, almost solemn moment of direct contact with the depths of the Earth. Back at the surface, athletes face the legendary Trilho dos Mistérios Negros, a rugged and impressive landscape shaped by the 1761 eruption, where the technical terrain demands complete concentration.

The route then descends towards the north coast, reaching Biscoitos, where basalt vineyards and the proximity of the sea signal a clear change of scenery. From here, the race gains altitude again, leading athletes to the most symbolic point of the Azores Bravos Trail®.