Torricella Sicura to Monte della Farina
Torricella Sicura, Rocca Santa Maria, Valle Castellana · about 25 min by car from Ascoli Piceno
The walk
4.5 km out-and-back walk between Torricella Sicura and Rocca Santa Maria, up to Monte della Farina, 146 m of total ascent: about 1 h 30 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1341 and 1430 m above sea level. After the walk: wine tasting at Cantina Cioti (7.9 km) and lunch at PerVoglia in Castellalto (18.5 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Ascoli Piceno: about 25 min (16 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
42.71339,13.57869
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 Torricella Sicura and start the walk.
- 11:30Back at the start after about 1 h 30 min.
- 13:00Lunch at PerVoglia in Castellalto, 19 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Cantina Cioti, 7.9 km from the trail.
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