Valle Castellana to Montagna dei Fiori
Valle Castellana, Civitella del Tronto · about 15 min by car from Ascoli Piceno
The walk
7.0 km out-and-back walk between Valle Castellana and Civitella del Tronto, 446 m of total ascent: about 2 h 45 min of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1424 and 1784 m above sea level. Along the way: Montagna dei Fiori. After the walk: wine tasting at Pantaleone (7.6 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 15 min (10 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
42.76535,13.59714
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.
Along the way
- Montagna dei Fiori100 m from the trail
Wikipedia (Italian)
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 Valle Castellana and start the walk.
- 12:45Back at the start after about 2 h 45 min.
- 13:15Lunch at PerVoglia in Castellalto, 21 km by car.
- 15:30Tasting at Pantaleone, 7.6 km from the trail.
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