Valle di Rio Fuggio to Sella Monte Versanello
Leonessa, Poggio Bustone · about 25 min by car from Rieti
The walk
4.7 km out-and-back walk between Leonessa and Poggio Bustone, up to Sella Monte Versanello, 359 m of total ascent: about 2 h of walking. Waymarked hiking trail, between 1266 and 1555 m above sea level. After the walk: lunch at Osteria dello Sportello in Arrone (14.8 km).
Waymarked hiking trail (grade E): paths and dirt roads, good walking shoes are enough.
How to get there
By car
From Rieti: 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 Rieti, then a regional bus or a taxi for the last stretch. Our link plans the whole trip with Google Maps public transport.
Start point
42.53534,12.92977
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.
Also within reach: Terni, about 35 min by car
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 Leonessa and start the walk.
- 12:00Back at the start after about 2 h.
- 13:00Lunch at Osteria dello Sportello in Arrone, 15 km by car.
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