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THE TREASURES OF MARCHE:
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WALKING BETWEEN NATURE AND CULTURE
DECEMBER 2015 HIKES CALENDAR
TOWARDS CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR (EXPECTING FOR THE SNOW...!)
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION'S WEEKEND SPECIAL:
Churches and hermitages dedicated to the Virgin Mary
Saturday 5: MADONNA DELL'ACQUANERA HERMITAGE. From Pescare of Frontone (PU) to the top of Monte
Schioppettino trough the 10th century's hermitage overlooking the valley of the Fosso Madrale, once owned by
the monks of the nearby Fonte Avellana. Estimated time: 2,30-3,00 h (stops excluded). Gap: 410 m. Hiking difficulty: E (Hikers).
Sunday 6: ALONG THE PATH OF THE HARVESTERS. Morning and evening hikes from Altino di Montemonaco
Refuge (AP) to S. Maria in Pantano Church along the historical Sentiero dei Mietitori (Path of the Harvesters),
among the woods at the foot of the impressive eastern slope of Monte Vettore. Estimated time: 3.00 h-3,30 h
(stops excluded). Gap: 150 m. Hiking difficulty: T/E (Tourist/Hikers).
Monday 7: FRASASSI CAVE AND HERMITAGE. Along Frasassi Gorge to the 19th century's Temple and the
upper-Middle Age S. Maria Intersaxa hermitage, both inserted as precious jewels inside its caves, in discovery of
several natural and less renowed caverns, always distinguishing the famous Gorge, to the romanic bauties of S.
Vittore alle Chiuse (AN). Estimated time: 2,00-2,30 h (stops excluded). Rise gap: 300 m; down: 250. Hiking difficulty: EE (Experienced Hikers).
Tuesday 8: MACERETO SANCTUARY. From the Sanctuary built in Bramante style and risen on the homonymous
plateau to the top of Monte Careschio which we can span the whole western slope of Monti Sibillini from. Estimated time: 3,00-3,30 h (stops excluded). Gap: 410 m. Hiking difficulty: E (Hikers).
OTHER PROPOSALS
Monday 7: LAGO DI GEROSA (Gerosa Lake). An easy walk along the rivers of the Lake found out upstream
Comunanza (AP), natural entrance to Sibillini Mountains and visit to the amazing romanic church of S. Giorgio
all'Isola. Estimated time: 2,00-2,30 h (stops excluded). Gap: 100 m. Hiking difficulty: T (Tourist).
Friday 11: NIGHT-HIKE ON PRATI DI RAGNOLO. Walking at nightime up to Pizzo Meta, natural balcony over
Sarnano (MC) overlooking the southern Marche Region, waiting for the new moon night to admire constellations.
Estimated time: 2,30 h (stops excluded). Gap: 300 m. Hiking difficulty: T/E (Tourists/Hikers).
In case of snow, snowshoe walk on the same path!
Saturday 12: PIEVEBOVIGLIANA NATURE PATH. Through the woods and the fields between Colvenale Castle
and the hamlet of Roccamaia (MC), at the foot of Monte S. Savino, guardian of Lake Polverina. Estimated time:
2,30-3,00 h (stops excluded). Gap: 230 m. Hiking difficulty: T (Tourist).
Sunday 13: THE STONE RING. In the hearth of Lost Apennine, from Piandelloro of Acquasanta Terme (AP) in
discovering of Agore, Poggio Rocchetta and Rocchetta, three semi-abandoned settlements in the late 50’s, absolutely fascinating. Estimated time: 2,00-2,30 h (stops excluded). Gap: 200 m. Hiking difficulty: E (Hikers).
Saturday 19: IN THE DISTRICT OF THE TWO KINGDOMS. From Macchia da Sole of Valle Castellana (TE) to
Castel Manfrino, the old building perched over Salinello valley, along the old border between the Papal States and
the Swabian-Norman Kingdom. Estimated time: 2,00-2,30 h (stops excluded). Gap: 200 m. Hiking difficulty: T
(Tourists).
Sunday 20: THE MONTE PRIMO. From Trebbio of Sefro to the summit of the mountain overlooking Pioraco and
his gorge, characterized by the presence of an ancient Neolithic settlement. Estimated time: 3,00-3,30 h (stops
excluded). Gap: 500 m. Hiking difficulty: E (Hikers).
For bookings, rates and info on equipment and clothing needed, time and place of departure:
Environmental Hiking Guide Dino Gazzani tel (+39) 380 3020147 --- [email protected]
Professional Guide empowered by national and regional regulations and covered by R.C. insurance.
Note: this calendar may be changed because of adverse weather conditions.
Any possible changes and new itineraries will be promptly communicated.
THE TREASURES OF MARCHE:
MARCHEINSPALLA.COM
WALKING BETWEEN NATURE AND CULTURE
DECEMBER 2015 HIKES CALENDAR
TOWARDS CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR (EXPECTING FOR THE SNOW...!)
.
In event of snow... SPECIAL SNOWSHOES WALKS!
Saturday 5: SNOWSHOE WALK ON CASTELLUCCIO HIGH AND LOW HILLS. On the hills arising under Sibillini main ridge and separating the Pian Grande from Pian Perduto, under the shadow of the village guarding them.
Estimated time: 4,30 h-5,00 h (stops excluded). Gap: 450 m. Hiking difficulty: EAI (Hiking in snowy environment).
Sunday 6: SNOWSHOE WALK IN VAL CANATRA. From Castelluccio of Norcia (PG) to the slopes of Poggio di
Croce, going up the side valley of Pian Perduto to admire the winter scenary of its Piani. Estimated time: 5,00 h-5,30
h (stops excluded). Gap: 500 m. Hiking difficulty: EAI (Hiking in snowy environment).
Monday 7: SNOWSHOE WALK ON PIANI DI MONTELAGO. On the heights encircling the plateau between
Camerino and Serravalle del Chienti, in discovering spotless landscapes. Estimated time: 4,00 h-4,30 h (stops excluded). Gap: 300 m. Hiking difficulty: EAI (Hiking in snowy environment).
Tuesday 8: SNOWSHOE WALK AT PANTANI DI ACCUMOLI. From Forca Canepine to Monte dei Signori,
following animal tracks. Estimated time: 3,30 h-4,00 h (stops excluded). Gap: 200 m. Hiking difficulty: EAI (Hiking
in snowy environment).
Saturday 12: SNOWSHOE WALK IN VAL CANATRA. From Castelluccio of Norcia (PG) to the slopes of Poggio di
Croce, going up the side valley of Pian Perduto to admire the winter scenary of its Piani. Estimated time: 5,00 h-5,30
h (stops excluded). Gap: 500 m. Hiking difficulty: EAI (Hiking in snowy environment).
Sunday 13: SNOWSHOE WALK UNDER THE ODD MOUNTAIN. From Pian dell'Elmo of Apiro (MC) to the
slopes of Mount St. Vicino, peculiar relief of the Marche Apennine surrounded by woods and privileged landmark
from every part of the Region. Estimated time: 3,30-4,00 h (stops excluded). Gap: 400 m. Hiking difficulty: EAI
(Hiking in snowy environment).
Saturday 19: SNOWSHOE WALK AT PANTANI DI ACCUMOLI. From Forca Canepine to Monte dei Signori,
following animal tracks. Estimated time: 3,30 h-4,00 h (stops excluded). Gap: 200 m. Hiking difficulty: EAI (Hiking
in snowy environment).
Sunday 20: SNOWSHOE WALK ON PIANI DI RAGNOLO. From S. Maria Maddalena to Punta del Ragnolo, natural balcony overlooking the southern Marche over Sarnano (MC). Estimated time: 3,00 h (stops excluded). Gap:
300 m. Hiking difficulty: EAI (Hiking in snowy environment).
For the holiday season
please wait for to the initiatives proposed
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES !!!
For bookings, rates and info on equipment and clothing needed, time and place of departure:
Environmental Hiking Guide Dino Gazzani tel (+39) 380 3020147 --- [email protected]
Professional Guide empowered by national and regional regulations and covered by R.C. insurance.
Note: this calendar may be changed because of adverse weather conditions.
Any possible changes and new itineraries will be promptly communicated.