One of the greates hidden gems in Italy is the Le March region. Embracing the Adriatic Sea, with breathtaking landscape and hilltowns, this region is a wonderful Iitalian place to discover. Rolling hills in all shades of green, medioeval hilltop towns, tiny villages with beautiful houses, kilometers of vineyards and olive trees, surprising beaches alongside the blue sea, wonderful food and exquisite wine. Much of the region is still relatively tourist-free and uncrowded, especially inland. Here you can perceive a genuine and authentic atmosphere: traditions, food, landscapes, anture and people
Day 1 – Arrival
Arrival and transfer to the foot of Sibillini Mountain, one of the most evocative places in the Marche region. Welcome dinner and overnight stay
Day 2 – The high planes of Castelluccio
We walk today on the border between Umbria and Marche. We start in Castelluccio di Norcia climbing the wetern slop of Poggio La Croce reaching the summit of Patino Mountain with stunning views in Norcia and Castelluccio Planes. Picnic lunch included
After the hike visit Norcia
Day 3 – The wildside of Central Appenines
A day walking between the small hamlets of Montecavallo and Fematre, in a stage of the Sentiero Italia, a long itinerary that connects all the mountains of the Apennines and the Alps. Isolated places where agricultural and pastoral activities are still alive allow you to admire an uncontaminated and wild landscape. Pic-nic lunch . Back to the Agriturismo relax before dinner.
Day 4 – Palazzo Borghese
We walk today on the border between Umbria and Marche. We start in Monte Prata climbing the Porche Mountain reaching the summit of Palazzo Borghese with stunning views. We can then either return/descend the same way or continue, descending to Capanna Ghezzi and ending in Castelluccio. Picnic lunch. Tansfer in hour hotel
Day 5 – The magic open meadows
A beautiful walk to enjoy the views that fall on one side towards the Monte Vettore and Sibillini highest mountains and on the other the mountains of the Lazio and Abruzzo regions. Unspoiled landscapes and gentle slopes to reach the area of natural ponds and the Lords Mountain. At the end of the hike, transfer to the east side of the Sibillini Mountains. Pic- nic lunch. Dinner in the hotel
Day 6 – Gorge of Hell and San Leonardo Monastry
The route covers several different landscapes in a short time. You go through the Gorge of Hell to the centuries‐old beech woods of San Leonardo to reach the monastery built in the 10th and 11th centuries. From here you have an amazing view of the Tenna valley. Pic-nic lunch
Day 7 – From Sibillini to Ascoli Piceno
Morning in one of the most evocative places in the Park, the splendid scenery of the Castelluccio di Norcia plateaus, on the border with Umbria. Easy excursion and lunch with typical products before moving on to one of the Marche's most beautiful cities: Ascoli Piceno. Famous for its elegant piazza and tasty ascolane olives, a guided tour of the historic centre and its medieval towers in the late afternoon.
Day 8 – North side and Fiastra Valley
Today we move on the North side of Sibillini Mountain crossing Ragnolo Planes. Walking along the Grande Anello dei Sibillini from Ragnolo to Fiastra The journey continues across the high meadows of the Prati di Ragnolo (Acquacanina) famous for its fine wild flowers. From the high fields of Ragnolo to Fiastra’s Lake, the path offers excellent views of the Lake of Fiastrone and the rugged valley of the same name. Light lunch. Check-in at the Agriturismo, relax and dinner
Day 9 – The imposing Monte Bove
This morning we drive to Macereto where imposing stands the Sanctuary dedicated to the Madonna di Macereto, the greatest architectural example of the Renaissance in the region. Starting from the fantastic scenery of the Macereto plateaus, among oak woods and stories of shepherds and pilgrims we will walk towards the small town of Casali di Ussita where the presence of the imposing dolomitic massif of Monte Bove fascinates every time. During the hike a chees tasting in a local farm for lunch. Dinner
Day 10 – Departure
Arrivederci Italia! End of servicies
