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Between Grão Pará and the Serra do Corvo Branco, the road via SC-370 passes through the village of Auré, reveals mountains called pyramids, crosses scenes used in commercials, and leads to the cliff of the Serra do Mar, in a Catarinense route that should soon have fully paved access in the region.
The road leading to the Serra do Corvo Branco, in southern Santa Catarina, seems straight out of a fantasy film. The path passes through Grão Pará, follows the SC-370, crosses the village of Auré, and reveals mountains that emerge among clouds, immense cliffs, and curves that advance towards the Serra do Mar.
The route draws attention not only for the landscape. Before reaching the most impactful section of the mountain range, the route passes through a community marked by a sad history linked to the very name Auré, reminding that the beauty of the region also coexists with harsh memories of the Catarinense colonization.
Road begins in Grão Pará and follows the SC-370
The described access starts from Balneário Camboriú, follows the BR-101 to the Tubarão region, and then advances through state highways towards Braço do Norte. From there, the path leads to Grão Pará, a small city in southern Santa Catarina.
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After the center of Grão Pará, the route continues along the SC-370 towards the village of Auré and the foot of the Serra do Corvo Branco. It is in this section that the landscape begins to change and the road takes on an increasingly cinematic appearance.
The path combines rural areas, mountains covered by clouds, and the gradual approach of the cliffs. With each curve, the mountain range becomes clearer on the horizon.
The route is also important because it connects the interior of Santa Catarina to one of the most well-known landscapes of the mountain region. With the advancement of paving, access should become easier for those wishing to visit the location.
Auré holds a sad story before the mountain
Before the most famous stretch of Serra do Corvo Branco, the road passes through the village of Auré. In the area, there is a statue of an indigenous girl in front of a church, linked to the origin of the community’s name.
According to the account presented in the video, former residents say that settlers captured two indigenous children. The older girl tried to resist to protect herself and her younger brother but ended up killed during the violence.
The brother, desperate upon witnessing the scene, reportedly shouted “Aurê, Aurê,” an expression that came to mark the local memory and gave the village its name. The story is presented as a painful episode of colonization in the region.
This stretch changes the tone of the journey. The landscape impresses, but the path also reminds us that the history of Santa Catarina was not always as romantic as it often appears in tourist narratives.
Mountains look like pyramids along the way
After Auré, the road continues towards Serra do Corvo Branco and reaches observation points where formations known as pyramids appear. The reference comes from the shape of the mountains of Serra Furada, which stand out in the landscape.
At times, clouds cover part of the peaks, making the scene even more dramatic. The mountains seem to emerge in layers, as if forming a valley of natural pyramids.
This is one of the strongest points for those seeking impactful images. The terrain creates depth, contrast, and a sense of scale difficult to capture with common photos or videos.
The region also allows observation, in the background, of the Serra do Mar wall. On the other side, the direction of Urubici, another well-known destination in the Santa Catarina mountains, appears.
Pinheiral looks like an open-air film set
One of the highlighted sections of the route is the region called Pinheiral. There, the road winds towards the Serra do Mar wall and creates a scene reminiscent of a film production.
The location has reportedly been used in car manufacturers’ commercials. The video also mentions a perfume advertisement featuring British actor Ewan McGregor, known for his work in cinema, including Star Wars.
The visual strength of the place explains this interest. The road, the walls, and the vastness of the mountain range create a scene that combines movement, depth, and impact.
When the drone ascends, the composition becomes even more evident. The road appears drawn in the middle of the landscape, leading the eye to the Serra do Corvo Branco.
Serra do Corvo Branco impresses with its vastness
The Serra do Corvo Branco is the most striking point of the route. The wall emerges as an immense natural barrier, and the road seems small compared to the scale of the mountains.
The video highlights that no recording can replace the feeling of being there. The vastness of the place is part of the experience, as the visitor directly feels the size of the mountain range.
Surrounding it are canyons and natural formations that reinforce the dramatic character of the region. Among them, the report mentions the Cânion do Espraiado, seen in the background from a lodge near the foot of the mountain range.
This set transforms the journey into more than just a beautiful road. It functions as a crossing through different layers of the Santa Catarina landscape: village, valley, pyramids, cliffs, and canyons.
Asphalt should facilitate access to the location
The report states that the Serra do Corvo Branco should be fully paved soon. With this, access will be facilitated for more visitors, making the path less restricted and safer for those unfamiliar with the region.
The improvement could boost local tourism, especially for people who wish to visit the mountain range without facing more difficult stretches. This tends to increase movement in Grão Pará, Auré, and surrounding areas.
At the same time, there is a natural concern with preserving the essence of the place. More access usually brings more visitors, more traffic, and greater pressure on sensitive areas.
Therefore, the challenge will be to balance infrastructure and care for the landscape. The road may become easier, but the value of the place lies precisely in the feeling of refuge and natural grandeur.
Road unites beauty, memory, and transformation
The road of Serra do Corvo Branco brings together rare elements in a single route. It passes through a small town, crosses a village marked by sad memory, reveals mountains shaped like pyramids, and reaches cliffs used as commercial backdrops.
The path also shows how a route can change over time. The future paving promises to facilitate access, while the landscape maintains the appeal of an almost cinematic place in southern Brazil.
More than just a beautiful road, the route is a mix of extreme nature, local history, and tourist transformation. It impresses with the view but also demands respect for memory and territory.
And you, would you visit a road like this for the surreal landscape of Serra do Corvo Branco, or do you think increased access might take away part of the essence of this place? Share your opinion.
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