Casaletto Grascette to Forcella Bassete
Montefortino, Amandola, Sarnano · about 45 min by car from Ascoli Piceno
The walk
7.0 km out-and-back walk between Montefortino and Amandola, up to Forcella Bassete, 457 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1611 and 1719 m above sea level.
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Ascoli Piceno: about 45 min (32 km as the crow flies). Most trailheads have roadside parking or a small car park in the nearest village.
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.
Start point
42.96234,13.23392
Coordinates of the first waymark. Paste them into any map app.
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
Book tastings ahead, and check opening days: many osterie close one day a week.
A good day here
- 10:00Park near Montefortino and start the walk.
- 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
- 13:15Lunch at Agra Mater in Colmurano, 23 km by car.
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