Hike & Fork

Trail 470Validated by the Italian Alpine Club

Ascoli Piceno to Colle San Marco

Ascoli Piceno · Starts in Ascoli Piceno

Distance
7.3 km
Walking time
2 h 30 min
Total ascent
367 m
Shape
Out & back
Grade
E · Hiking trail

The walk

7.3 km out-and-back walk near Ascoli Piceno, up to Colle San Marco, 367 m of total ascent: about 2 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail. After the walk: wine tasting at Pantaleone (2.0 km).

Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.

How to get there

By car

The walk starts in Ascoli Piceno itself: walk or take a short taxi ride to the start.

Driving directions

By train and bus

Take a train to Ascoli Piceno, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.

Public transport route

Start point

42.84752,13.59253

Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.

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Country buses run less often on Sundays and holidays, and some not at all: check the return journey before you set off.

Where to eat and drink

Independent winemaker

Pantaleone

Ascoli Piceno · 2.0 km from the trail

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Independent winemaker

Diubaldo

Sant'Egidio alla Vibrata · 8.4 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

Zenobi

Colonnella · 22 km from the trail

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Recommended osteria

PerVoglia

Castellalto · 26 km from the trail

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Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.

A good day here

  1. 10:00Park near Ascoli Piceno and start the walk.
  2. 12:30Back at the start after about 2 h 30 min.
  3. 13:00Lunch at Zenobi in Colonnella, 22 km by car.
  4. 15:30Tasting at Pantaleone, 2.0 km from the trail.