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Breathe. DISCOVER. Live. You are in the Heart of the Marche

an invitation to explore the Maceratese hinterland

Welcome to the lands of the Maceratese, a mosaic of seventeen municipalities set in the heart of the Apennines. Here time slows down to follow the natural rhythm of the seasons, offering a refuge where you can reconnect with nature and traditions. In our splendid territory you will not find simple holidays, but a total immersion in a resilient, alive and welcoming land.

For those seeking the adrenaline of a mountain bike descent, the mystical silence of a medieval hermitage, or the warmth of a lit fireplace tasting the flavors of tradition, this is the ideal place. A land to live, savor and carry in your heart, where every stone tells a story and every path promises a new discovery. Live our rebirth. Discover your next experience.

Map of Italy, highlighting the Maceratese territory in the Marche

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Trekking & Cammini

Trekking & Walking Trails

Setting off on a journey through the Macerata area means entering a dimension where time is marked only by your breathing and the sounds of nature.

Bike & E-bike

Our region seems to have been designed specifically for exploring by bike, offering you miles of freedom surrounded by nature.

Sport Invernali

When winter spreads its white cloak over the peaks, the landscape is transformed into a silent, sparkling paradise.

Sport acquatici

Water in this area is not just part of the landscape, but a living force that flows from the peaks down to the valley.

Altri Sport

Your desire for movement will know no bounds here, because this area offers challenges and thrills even off the beaten track.

Ciclovia “La Porta della Sibilla” - Monte Cavallo

Ciclovia “La Porta della Sibilla” 8c.1

Ring itinerary in Monte Cavallo among hamlets, natural oases, and spectacular spring water sources.

Ciclovia “La Porta della Sibilla” - Monte Cavallo

Ciclovia “La Porta della Sibilla” 8c.2

Easy itinerary in the Valle della Madonna with fitness trail, picnic area, historic church, and visit to the village of Piè del Sasso.

Ciclovia “La Porta della Sibilla” - Monte Cavallo

Ciclovia “La Porta della Sibilla” 8c.3

Challenging section of the cycle path towards the Forca pass, between history, nature, ancient fortified settlements (castellieri) and the Cascata del

Ciclovia “La Porta della Sibilla” - Monte Cavallo

Ciclovia “La Porta della Sibilla” 8c.4

Panoramic itinerary from Piè del Sasso to Pian della Noce and Cerreto, featuring art, historic churches, and mountain views of Monte Cavallo.

Percorso del Cristo Piè del Sasso - Monte Cavallo

“Christ's Trail“ Piè del Sasso

Short and simple trail leading to the Christ sculpture by Eugenio Genesi, inspired by the Crucifix of Florence North and linked to the film «La Monaca

Lago di Boccafornace - Valfornace

Boccafornace Lake

Boccafornace Lake, artificial and karstic, offers fishing, walks, wildlife observation, and panoramic routes.

Percorso cicloturistico VIOLA - Valfornace

VIOLA Cycling Tourism Route

Challenging Mtb and E-bike route in Valfornace, covering nature and history, ranging from 370 to 1323 m a.s.l.

Percorso cicloturistico CELESTE - Valfornace

CELESTE Cycle Route

Medium difficulty MTB/E-bike route in Valfornace, between nature and history, with an altitude difference of 433–890 m, battery 3/5 (630 Wh), 51T spro

Percorso cicloturistico VERDE - Valfornace

GREEN Cycle Route

Low difficulty MTB/E-bike route in Valfornace, between nature and history, with an altitude difference of 434–686 m and battery 3/5 (630 Wh).

Percorso cicloturistico GIALLO - Valfornace

YELLOW Cycle Route

Low difficulty MTB/E-bike route in Valfornace, between nature and history, with an altitude difference of 442–973 m and battery 3/5 (630 Wh).

Percorso cicloturistico BLU - Valfornace

BLUE Cycle Route

Low difficulty MTB/E-bike route in Valfornace, between nature and history, with an altitude difference of 381–541 m and battery 3/5 (630 Wh).

Percorso cicloturistico ROSSO - Valfornace

RED Cycle Route

Medium physical effort MTB/E-bike route in Valfornace, between nature and history, with an altitude difference of 373–773 m and battery 3/5 (630 Wh).

Percorso cicloturistico NERO - Valfornace

BLACK Cycle Route

Medium MTB/E-bike route in Valfornace, altitude difference 447–836 m, battery 3/5, 51D sprocket, not recommended in rain.

Percorso cicloturistico BIANCO - Valfornace

WHITE Cycle Route

High effort MTB/E-bike route in Valfornace, altitude difference 315–1020 m, battery 1/5, 51D sprocket.

Sentiero Escursionistico – Sentiero Natura n°16 - Cessapalombo

Hiking Trail – Nature Trail No. 16

Nature Trail No. 16 in the Sibilline Mountains Park: a loop through woods and hills with ascents, descents, and educational points.

Sentiero Grotte dei Frati - Cessapalombo

Friars' Caves Trail

The Friars' Caves Trail offers an immersive route through nature, medieval history, and panoramic views of the Lame Rosse.

Sentiero delle Carbonaie - Cessapalombo

Charcoal Burners' Trail

The Charcoal Burners' Trail is a didactic loop on Monte Petrella through woods and historical clearings for charcoal production.

Sentiero Nordic Walking - Cessapalombo

Nordic Walking Trail

Nordic Walking Park with interconnected loop trails, classified by difficulty, for a total of about 23 km.

Aula Verde Rio Vallone - Cessapalombo

Aula Verde Rio Vallone

Educational area in the Sibilline Mountains Park dedicated to education and the discovery of the natural environment.

Campo sportivo - Cessapalombo

Modern synthetic turf sports field, ideal for football and sports activity all year round.

Palazzetto - Cessapalombo

Modern and versatile sports hall, a center for sports, tournaments, and cultural events for the community.

Grotta dei Frati - Cessapalombo

Grotta dei Frati

The Grotta dei Frati between Cessapalombo and Fiastra hosted a medieval two-story convent, which can be visited today along the trails of Monte Fiegni

Associazione Ricreativa Culturale “La Pellegrina” - Cessapalombo

"La Pellegrina" Cultural Recreational Association

The "La Pellegrina" Association promotes villages, nature, and traditions.

Walden APS – L’occhio Nascosto dei Sibillini - Cessapalombo

Walden APS – The Hidden Eye of the Sibilline Mountains

Walden APS documents the fauna of the Sibilline Mountains and promotes environmental education and protection.

Bivio 980 - Cessapalombo

Bivio 980 promotes sharing, solidarity, and environmental sustainability.

Associazione Sportiva dilettantistica – U.S. Palombese

Amateur Sports Association – U.S. Palombese

The U.S. Palombese Cessapalombo promotes local football (soccer) and community spirit.

Pro Loco Cessapalombo

Pro Loco Cessapalombo

The Pro Loco of Cessapalombo enhances the territory, traditions, and community.

Percorso Penna San Giovanni - Salino - Tenna in Mountain Bike

Penna San Giovanni - Salino - Tenna Route by Mountain Bike

Mountain bike route from Porta Marina amidst the nature, history, and landscapes of the Marche countryside.

Percorso Trekking Penna San Giovanni - Salino

Percorso Trekking Penna San Giovanni - Salino

Trekking from Parco delle Saline to the historic village of Penna San Giovanni.

Fatti un Giro a Penna San Giovanni in Centro Storico - Trekking

Take a Trip to Penna San Giovanni in the Historic Center - Trekking

A trekking route in the village of Penna San Giovanni amidst historic alleys and breathtaking views.

Percorso delle acque - Pieve Torina

Path of the Waters

The "Percorso delle Acque" in Pieve Torina offers nature, small waterfalls, and history along the S. Angelo stream.

Pista ciclabile Croce di Vari - Pieve Torina

Croce di Vari cycle path

Panoramic cycle-pedestrian path Vari-Macereto in the Monti Sibillini National Park.

Pista ciclabile Lucciano - Pieve Torina

Lucciano cycle path

Green cycle-pedestrian path from Pieve Torina to Lucciano.

Parco Rodari - Pieve Torina

The Rodari Park in Pieve Torina is a creative green space with cultural events, fairy-tale sculptures, and an outdoor fitness area.

Stazione sciistica Pintura di Bolognola

Pintura di Bolognola ski resort

Bolognola ski resort: panoramic slopes and services for the whole family in the Sibillini Mountains.

Percorsi escursionistici - Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini - E3 - Fra Camosci e Aquile

Hiking Trails - E3 - Between Chamois and Eagles

Trail from Bolognola to Fonte dell'Aquila with views of Monte Rotondo and the Acquasanta Gorge.

Percorsi escursionistici - Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini - E4 - La Cascata nascosta

Hiking Trails - E4 - The Hidden Waterfall

Trail from Bolognola to the Acquasanta Gorge through woods and waterfalls.

Hiking Trails - E5 - Pizzo Acuto

Bolognola Nature Trail through the woods and the chamois wildlife area.

Forra di Valle Grande - Bolognola

Forra di Valle Grande

Challenging route in the Valle Grande Gorge, from Piazza Leopardi to Renaccio, reserved for expert hikers.

Escursioni a piedi - Fiastra

Passamontagna trekking; Live trekking

Noleggio e-bike - Fiastra

Parco avventura - Fiastra

Escursione Naturalistica CASCATA DEL PISCIATORE - Castelsantangelo sul Nera

Nature Hike CASCATA DEL PISCIATORE

Easy shaded trail from Vallinfante to the Cascate del Pisciatore, ideal for the summer.

SENTIERO NATURA N11 - Castelsantangelo sul Nera

NATURE TRAIL N11

Short, easy loop trail from Nocelleto in the Valle di Corveto, with panorami views of the Monti Sibillini.

SENTIERO NATURA E11 - Castelsantangelo sul Nera

NATURE TRAIL E11

Loop trail from Nocelleto to Forca di Gualdo, easy and scenic with views of Monte Vettore and Pian Perduto.

La via delle Fonti - Gualdo

La Via delle Fonti (The Way of the Springs)

Panoramic loop trail featuring ancient fountain-troughs, symbols of rural peasant culture.

CICLOVIA DEI MULINI - Tratto Muccia Serravalle - SEGNALATO

CICLOVIA DEI MULINI

Ciclovia “Percorso dei Mulini”: over 10 km between Muccia, Serravalle di Chienti and Camerino.

Monte di Muccia dal Versante Nord - NON SEGNALATO

Monte di Muccia dal Versante Nord

Anello con partenza da Muccia tra centro storico, Monte di Muccia, Eremo e rientro su strada asfaltata.

PRATI DI MASSA – FIUME – STARNACCHIO - NON SEGNALATO

PRATI DI MASSA – FIUME – STARNACCHIO

Ascent from Muccia to Prati di Massa, technical descent through the woods and return climbing back from Fiume to Starnacchio.

Monte di Massa - NON SEGNALATO - Muccia

Ascent from Muccia to Prati di Massa, technical descent through the woods and return climbing back from Fiume to Starnacchio.

Trekking per il paese - San Ginesio

Trekking through the village

A stroll through the borgo along the historic walls with a panoramic view

Mountain bike tra i Sibillini - San Ginesio

Mountain biking through the Sibillini

MTB route immersed in the Monti Sibillini

Trekking & Cammini

Trekking & Walking Trails

Setting off on a journey through the Macerata area means entering a dimension where time is marked only by your breathing and the sounds of nature.

Bike & E-bike

Our region seems to have been designed specifically for exploring by bike, offering you miles of freedom surrounded by nature.

Sport Invernali

When winter spreads its white cloak over the peaks, the landscape is transformed into a silent, sparkling paradise.

Sport acquatici

Water in this area is not just part of the landscape, but a living force that flows from the peaks down to the valley.

Altri Sport

Your desire for movement will know no bounds here, because this area offers challenges and thrills even off the beaten track.

Ciclovia “La Porta della Sibilla” - Monte Cavallo

Ciclovia “La Porta della Sibilla” 8c.1

Ring itinerary in Monte Cavallo among hamlets, natural oases, and spectacular spring water sources.

Ciclovia “La Porta della Sibilla” - Monte Cavallo

Ciclovia “La Porta della Sibilla” 8c.2

Easy itinerary in the Valle della Madonna with fitness trail, picnic area, historic church, and visit to the village of Piè del Sasso.

Ciclovia “La Porta della Sibilla” - Monte Cavallo

Ciclovia “La Porta della Sibilla” 8c.3

Challenging section of the cycle path towards the Forca pass, between history, nature, ancient fortified settlements (castellieri) and the Cascata del

Ciclovia “La Porta della Sibilla” - Monte Cavallo

Ciclovia “La Porta della Sibilla” 8c.4

Panoramic itinerary from Piè del Sasso to Pian della Noce and Cerreto, featuring art, historic churches, and mountain views of Monte Cavallo.

Percorso del Cristo Piè del Sasso - Monte Cavallo

“Christ's Trail“ Piè del Sasso

Short and simple trail leading to the Christ sculpture by Eugenio Genesi, inspired by the Crucifix of Florence North and linked to the film «La Monaca

Lago di Boccafornace - Valfornace

Boccafornace Lake

Boccafornace Lake, artificial and karstic, offers fishing, walks, wildlife observation, and panoramic routes.

Percorso cicloturistico VIOLA - Valfornace

VIOLA Cycling Tourism Route

Challenging Mtb and E-bike route in Valfornace, covering nature and history, ranging from 370 to 1323 m a.s.l.

Percorso cicloturistico CELESTE - Valfornace

CELESTE Cycle Route

Medium difficulty MTB/E-bike route in Valfornace, between nature and history, with an altitude difference of 433–890 m, battery 3/5 (630 Wh), 51T spro

Percorso cicloturistico VERDE - Valfornace

GREEN Cycle Route

Low difficulty MTB/E-bike route in Valfornace, between nature and history, with an altitude difference of 434–686 m and battery 3/5 (630 Wh).

Percorso cicloturistico GIALLO - Valfornace

YELLOW Cycle Route

Low difficulty MTB/E-bike route in Valfornace, between nature and history, with an altitude difference of 442–973 m and battery 3/5 (630 Wh).

Percorso cicloturistico BLU - Valfornace

BLUE Cycle Route

Low difficulty MTB/E-bike route in Valfornace, between nature and history, with an altitude difference of 381–541 m and battery 3/5 (630 Wh).

Percorso cicloturistico ROSSO - Valfornace

RED Cycle Route

Medium physical effort MTB/E-bike route in Valfornace, between nature and history, with an altitude difference of 373–773 m and battery 3/5 (630 Wh).

Percorso cicloturistico NERO - Valfornace

BLACK Cycle Route

Medium MTB/E-bike route in Valfornace, altitude difference 447–836 m, battery 3/5, 51D sprocket, not recommended in rain.

Percorso cicloturistico BIANCO - Valfornace

WHITE Cycle Route

High effort MTB/E-bike route in Valfornace, altitude difference 315–1020 m, battery 1/5, 51D sprocket.

Sentiero Escursionistico – Sentiero Natura n°16 - Cessapalombo

Hiking Trail – Nature Trail No. 16

Nature Trail No. 16 in the Sibilline Mountains Park: a loop through woods and hills with ascents, descents, and educational points.

Sentiero Grotte dei Frati - Cessapalombo

Friars' Caves Trail

The Friars' Caves Trail offers an immersive route through nature, medieval history, and panoramic views of the Lame Rosse.

Sentiero delle Carbonaie - Cessapalombo

Charcoal Burners' Trail

The Charcoal Burners' Trail is a didactic loop on Monte Petrella through woods and historical clearings for charcoal production.

Sentiero Nordic Walking - Cessapalombo

Nordic Walking Trail

Nordic Walking Park with interconnected loop trails, classified by difficulty, for a total of about 23 km.

Aula Verde Rio Vallone - Cessapalombo

Aula Verde Rio Vallone

Educational area in the Sibilline Mountains Park dedicated to education and the discovery of the natural environment.

Campo sportivo - Cessapalombo

Modern synthetic turf sports field, ideal for football and sports activity all year round.

Palazzetto - Cessapalombo

Modern and versatile sports hall, a center for sports, tournaments, and cultural events for the community.

Grotta dei Frati - Cessapalombo

Grotta dei Frati

The Grotta dei Frati between Cessapalombo and Fiastra hosted a medieval two-story convent, which can be visited today along the trails of Monte Fiegni

Associazione Ricreativa Culturale “La Pellegrina” - Cessapalombo

"La Pellegrina" Cultural Recreational Association

The "La Pellegrina" Association promotes villages, nature, and traditions.

Walden APS – L’occhio Nascosto dei Sibillini - Cessapalombo

Walden APS – The Hidden Eye of the Sibilline Mountains

Walden APS documents the fauna of the Sibilline Mountains and promotes environmental education and protection.

Bivio 980 - Cessapalombo

Bivio 980 promotes sharing, solidarity, and environmental sustainability.

Associazione Sportiva dilettantistica – U.S. Palombese

Amateur Sports Association – U.S. Palombese

The U.S. Palombese Cessapalombo promotes local football (soccer) and community spirit.

Pro Loco Cessapalombo

Pro Loco Cessapalombo

The Pro Loco of Cessapalombo enhances the territory, traditions, and community.

Percorso Penna San Giovanni - Salino - Tenna in Mountain Bike

Penna San Giovanni - Salino - Tenna Route by Mountain Bike

Mountain bike route from Porta Marina amidst the nature, history, and landscapes of the Marche countryside.

Percorso Trekking Penna San Giovanni - Salino

Percorso Trekking Penna San Giovanni - Salino

Trekking from Parco delle Saline to the historic village of Penna San Giovanni.

Fatti un Giro a Penna San Giovanni in Centro Storico - Trekking

Take a Trip to Penna San Giovanni in the Historic Center - Trekking

A trekking route in the village of Penna San Giovanni amidst historic alleys and breathtaking views.

Percorso delle acque - Pieve Torina

Path of the Waters

The "Percorso delle Acque" in Pieve Torina offers nature, small waterfalls, and history along the S. Angelo stream.

Pista ciclabile Croce di Vari - Pieve Torina

Croce di Vari cycle path

Panoramic cycle-pedestrian path Vari-Macereto in the Monti Sibillini National Park.

Pista ciclabile Lucciano - Pieve Torina

Lucciano cycle path

Green cycle-pedestrian path from Pieve Torina to Lucciano.

Parco Rodari - Pieve Torina

The Rodari Park in Pieve Torina is a creative green space with cultural events, fairy-tale sculptures, and an outdoor fitness area.

Stazione sciistica Pintura di Bolognola

Pintura di Bolognola ski resort

Bolognola ski resort: panoramic slopes and services for the whole family in the Sibillini Mountains.

Percorsi escursionistici - Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini - E3 - Fra Camosci e Aquile

Hiking Trails - E3 - Between Chamois and Eagles

Trail from Bolognola to Fonte dell'Aquila with views of Monte Rotondo and the Acquasanta Gorge.

Percorsi escursionistici - Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini - E4 - La Cascata nascosta

Hiking Trails - E4 - The Hidden Waterfall

Trail from Bolognola to the Acquasanta Gorge through woods and waterfalls.

Hiking Trails - E5 - Pizzo Acuto

Bolognola Nature Trail through the woods and the chamois wildlife area.

Forra di Valle Grande - Bolognola

Forra di Valle Grande

Challenging route in the Valle Grande Gorge, from Piazza Leopardi to Renaccio, reserved for expert hikers.

Escursioni a piedi - Fiastra

Passamontagna trekking; Live trekking

Noleggio e-bike - Fiastra

Parco avventura - Fiastra

Escursione Naturalistica CASCATA DEL PISCIATORE - Castelsantangelo sul Nera

Nature Hike CASCATA DEL PISCIATORE

Easy shaded trail from Vallinfante to the Cascate del Pisciatore, ideal for the summer.

SENTIERO NATURA N11 - Castelsantangelo sul Nera

NATURE TRAIL N11

Short, easy loop trail from Nocelleto in the Valle di Corveto, with panorami views of the Monti Sibillini.

SENTIERO NATURA E11 - Castelsantangelo sul Nera

NATURE TRAIL E11

Loop trail from Nocelleto to Forca di Gualdo, easy and scenic with views of Monte Vettore and Pian Perduto.

La via delle Fonti - Gualdo

La Via delle Fonti (The Way of the Springs)

Panoramic loop trail featuring ancient fountain-troughs, symbols of rural peasant culture.

CICLOVIA DEI MULINI - Tratto Muccia Serravalle - SEGNALATO

CICLOVIA DEI MULINI

Ciclovia “Percorso dei Mulini”: over 10 km between Muccia, Serravalle di Chienti and Camerino.

Monte di Muccia dal Versante Nord - NON SEGNALATO

Monte di Muccia dal Versante Nord

Anello con partenza da Muccia tra centro storico, Monte di Muccia, Eremo e rientro su strada asfaltata.

PRATI DI MASSA – FIUME – STARNACCHIO - NON SEGNALATO

PRATI DI MASSA – FIUME – STARNACCHIO

Ascent from Muccia to Prati di Massa, technical descent through the woods and return climbing back from Fiume to Starnacchio.

Monte di Massa - NON SEGNALATO - Muccia

Ascent from Muccia to Prati di Massa, technical descent through the woods and return climbing back from Fiume to Starnacchio.

Trekking per il paese - San Ginesio

Trekking through the village

A stroll through the borgo along the historic walls with a panoramic view

Mountain bike tra i Sibillini - San Ginesio

Mountain biking through the Sibillini

MTB route immersed in the Monti Sibillini

Parco Nazionale Monti Sibillini

Parco Nazionale Monti Sibillini

Entering this park means crossing the threshold into a world where the wild beauty of the Apennines intertwines with myth.

Luoghi Imperdibili

Places Not to Be Missed

There are places that possess a special energy, capable of revealing the soul of a territory at a single glance.

Flora & Fauna

Flora and Fauna

Entering the woods and valleys of the Upper Macerata area means becoming silent guests in a vibrant and precious world.

Punti Panoramici

Panoramic Viewpoints

In this area, climbing to higher altitudes means accessing natural balconies suspended between earth and sky.

Oasi Naturalistica di Polverina - Valfornace

Polverina Natural Oasis

The Polverina Oasis protects 241 hectares of high biodiversity around Lake Chienti, ideal for birdwatching and multimedia trails.

Passeggiata al Parco Monte - Penna San Giovanni

Stroll in the Parco Monte

Parco Monte is the panoramic green corner of Penna San Giovanni, where nature, history, and views from the Monti Sibillini to the Adriatic Sea meet.

Pankona panoramica - Pieve Torina

Panoramic Pankona

The Pankona is a red bench symbolizing the fight against violence towards women, offering a panoramic view of the valley.

Percorso Natura – La Vita in Armonia con l’Ambiente

Nature Trail in Bolognola: an immersive itinerary through woods, clearings, and panoramic viewpoints in the Sibillini Mountains.

Percorso delle Fonti – Dove Nasce la Vita

Path of the Springs

Path of the Springs in Bolognola: a walk through springs and rejuvenating nature.

Sentieri natura - Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini - N14 - Passeggiando Fra I Camosci

Nature Trails - N14 - Walking Among the Chamois

Bolognola Nature Trail: through woods and chamois in the Sibillini Mountains.

Escursioni a cavallo - Fiastra

Horseback riding

Horseback riding in the Monti Sibillini for everyone, with an expert guide and maximum safety.

Forest bathing (bagno di foresta) - Fiastra

A slow and mindful walk through the nature of the Monti Sibillini

Lago di San Ruffino - Monte San Martino

Lake of San Ruffino

Artificial lake of the Sibillini, known as the “Ghost Lake”, with nature trails and cultural events

Punti panoramici - Monte San Martino

Panoramic viewpoints

Monte San Martino boasts unique views of the Sibillini and the Adriatic coast.

Via Lauretana - 3° Tappa Sud Colfiorito - Muccia

Via Lauretana - 3rd Stage South Colfiorito

The Via Lauretana connects Assisi to Loreto along 220 km of history and landscapes.

Via Lauretana – 4° Tappa Sud Muccia - Belforte del Chienti

Via Lauretana – 4th Stage South Muccia

Muccia is a key stage of the Via Lauretana with historical routes and panoramas of the Sibillini.

Passeggiata ai ruderi della Rocca e Belvedere - Sant'Angelo in Pontano

Walk to the Fortress Ruins and Belvedere

From the fortress, amidst ruins and panoramas, you can enjoy views of the Marche villages and the Sibillini mountains.

Fontanelle di San Nicola - Sant'Angelo in Pontano

Fontanelle di San Nicola

A walk to the Fontanelle di San Nicola amidst nature, panoramas, and spirituality.

Trekking Il Crinale - San Ginesio

Trekking Il Crinale

Trekking Rocca Colonnalta

Trekking Rocca Colonnalta

Trekking Sentiero del Capretto

Trekking Sentiero del Capretto

Trekking San Liberato, Eremo di Soffiano

Trekking San Liberato, Eremo di Soffiano

Parco Nazionale Monti Sibillini

Parco Nazionale Monti Sibillini

Entering this park means crossing the threshold into a world where the wild beauty of the Apennines intertwines with myth.

Luoghi Imperdibili

Places Not to Be Missed

There are places that possess a special energy, capable of revealing the soul of a territory at a single glance.

Flora & Fauna

Flora and Fauna

Entering the woods and valleys of the Upper Macerata area means becoming silent guests in a vibrant and precious world.

Punti Panoramici

Panoramic Viewpoints

In this area, climbing to higher altitudes means accessing natural balconies suspended between earth and sky.

Oasi Naturalistica di Polverina - Valfornace

Polverina Natural Oasis

The Polverina Oasis protects 241 hectares of high biodiversity around Lake Chienti, ideal for birdwatching and multimedia trails.

Passeggiata al Parco Monte - Penna San Giovanni

Stroll in the Parco Monte

Parco Monte is the panoramic green corner of Penna San Giovanni, where nature, history, and views from the Monti Sibillini to the Adriatic Sea meet.

Pankona panoramica - Pieve Torina

Panoramic Pankona

The Pankona is a red bench symbolizing the fight against violence towards women, offering a panoramic view of the valley.

Percorso Natura – La Vita in Armonia con l’Ambiente

Nature Trail in Bolognola: an immersive itinerary through woods, clearings, and panoramic viewpoints in the Sibillini Mountains.

Percorso delle Fonti – Dove Nasce la Vita

Path of the Springs

Path of the Springs in Bolognola: a walk through springs and rejuvenating nature.

Sentieri natura - Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini - N14 - Passeggiando Fra I Camosci

Nature Trails - N14 - Walking Among the Chamois

Bolognola Nature Trail: through woods and chamois in the Sibillini Mountains.

Escursioni a cavallo - Fiastra

Horseback riding

Horseback riding in the Monti Sibillini for everyone, with an expert guide and maximum safety.

Forest bathing (bagno di foresta) - Fiastra

A slow and mindful walk through the nature of the Monti Sibillini

Lago di San Ruffino - Monte San Martino

Lake of San Ruffino

Artificial lake of the Sibillini, known as the “Ghost Lake”, with nature trails and cultural events

Punti panoramici - Monte San Martino

Panoramic viewpoints

Monte San Martino boasts unique views of the Sibillini and the Adriatic coast.

Via Lauretana - 3° Tappa Sud Colfiorito - Muccia

Via Lauretana - 3rd Stage South Colfiorito

The Via Lauretana connects Assisi to Loreto along 220 km of history and landscapes.

Via Lauretana – 4° Tappa Sud Muccia - Belforte del Chienti

Via Lauretana – 4th Stage South Muccia

Muccia is a key stage of the Via Lauretana with historical routes and panoramas of the Sibillini.

Passeggiata ai ruderi della Rocca e Belvedere - Sant'Angelo in Pontano

Walk to the Fortress Ruins and Belvedere

From the fortress, amidst ruins and panoramas, you can enjoy views of the Marche villages and the Sibillini mountains.

Fontanelle di San Nicola - Sant'Angelo in Pontano

Fontanelle di San Nicola

A walk to the Fontanelle di San Nicola amidst nature, panoramas, and spirituality.

Trekking Il Crinale - San Ginesio

Trekking Il Crinale

Trekking Rocca Colonnalta

Trekking Rocca Colonnalta

Trekking Sentiero del Capretto

Trekking Sentiero del Capretto

Trekking San Liberato, Eremo di Soffiano

Trekking San Liberato, Eremo di Soffiano

Borghi da scoprire

Villages to discover

Getting lost in the narrow streets of these villages is perhaps the best way to find yourself. Architectural gems built in stone await you.

Castelli & Storia

Castles & History

The peaks and hills of this area are not just landscape, but pages of a history book written in stone.

Arte & Fede

A journey through hidden hermitages and sacred masterpieces, rediscovering a mystical and authentic dimension.

Musei & Teatri

Museums & Theatres

Culture in these mountains has never been confined to books, but has always sought spaces in which to express itself and tell its story.

Chiesa di San Nicolò Valcaldara - Monte Cavallo

Church of San Nicolò Valcaldara

Rock church of San Nicolò, restored, with Romanesque-Gothic structure in a Greek cross plan and frescoes of Byzantine influence.

Chiesa di San Giusto - Valfornace

Church of San Giusto

The Church of San Giusto, with a circular plan dating from the 11th-12th centuries, preserves frescoes and works of art, with religious and symbolic h

Gualchiera Tintoria Cianni - Valfornace

Gualchiera Tintoria Cianni

The Cianni fulling and dyeing mill, unique in Central Italy, utilized hydraulic power for treating and coloring wool and hemp cloths from the Middle A

Chiesa della Madonna del Monte Aguzzo - Valfornace

Church of the Madonna del Monte Aguzzo

The Church of the Madonna di Monte Aguzzo, dating back to the 15th century, dominates a plateau between Fiordimonte and Appennino with a splendid view

Ponte Romanico - Valfornace

The Pontelatrave Bridge, dating from the 14th century on Roman foundations, marked an important commercial crossroads between Southern Italy and Camer

“Terra Viva” Mostra fotografica - Montalto

“Terra Viva” Photographic Exhibition - Montalto

Outdoor photographic exhibition in Montalto di Cessapalombo that preserves local history, traditions, and landscapes.

Il Giardino delle Farfalle - Museo

The Butterfly Garden - Museum

The Butterfly Garden in the Sibillini combines environmental education, nature, and immersive visits.

Museo delle Carbonaie e della Nostra Terra - Cessapalombo

Museum of Charcoal Kilns and Our Land

The Museum of Charcoal Kilns in Cessapalombo tells the story of the ancient craft of charcoal burners with exhibitions and an outdoor route.

Museo Parrocchiale San Salvatore - Cessapalombo

San Salvatore Parish Museum

Museum next to the church of San Salvatore with archaeological finds and medieval crypt.

Castello di Montalto - Cessapalombo

Castle of Montalto

Castle of Montalto from the 9th century with ruins and the frescoed Church of San Benedetto.

Rocca Col di Pietra - Cessapalombo

Rocca Col di Pietra

Rocca di Col di Pietra from the 12th century, today ruins with a watchtower and vaulted halls.

Chiesa di San Filippo Neri - Cessapalombo

Church of San Filippo Neri

Church of San Filippo Neri in Colbottoni, simple yet featuring a significant wooden altarpiece.

Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista - Cessapalombo

Church of San Giovanni Battista

Church of San Giovanni Battista in Col di Pietra, built on the remains of a building from 1611.

Edicola dell’Impollata - Cessapalombo

Impollata Shrine

Votive shrine from 2011 that commemorates the ancient Church of the Impollata from the 13th century.

Chiesa Madonna del Sasso – Loc. Monastero - Cessapalombo

Church of Madonna del Sasso – Locality Monastero

Church of the Madonna del Sasso in Monastero, built of stone between the 18th and 19th centuries with a wooden roof.

Abbazia San Salvatore - Cessapalombo

San Salvatore Abbey

Abbey of San Salvatore di Rio Sacro, founded in 1009 by San Romualdo, an important Camaldolese center.

Chiesa Parrocchiale di Sant’Andrea - Cessapalombo

Parish Church of Sant'Andrea

Church of Sant'Andrea from the 14th century, located in the main square and originally part of the castle.

Chiesa Santa Maria Ausiliatrice - Cessapalombo

Church of Santa Maria Ausiliatrice

Church of the Santissima Annunziata in Villa di Montalto, from the 14th century, with a fresco by Giovanni Angelo d'Antonio.

Chiesa di San Benedetto - Cessapalombo

Church of Saint Benedict

The Church of San Benedetto nel Castello, mentioned in 1299-1300, preserves two layers of frescoes.

Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II - Cessapalombo

Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II

Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II is the heart of the village, a meeting place rich in history and enlivened by a fountain.

Piazzale Corte - Cessapalombo

Piazzale Corte is the largest square in Cessapalombo, redeveloped for events and community moments.

Memoriale Martiri di Montalto – Monumento ai Caduti

Memoriale Martiri di Montalto – Monumento ai Caduti

The Monument commemorates the Nazi-fascist massacre of Montalto di Cessapalombo on March 22, 1944, in which 27 partisans were shot.

Palazzo Simonelli - Cessapalombo

Palazzo Simonelli

The Palazzo Simonelli in Tribbio is a historic eighteenth-century rural complex, currently unusable due to the 2016 earthquake.

Montalto - Cessapalombo

Montalto, a historic village of Cessapalombo, preserves the castle tower and traces of a complex medieval defensive system.

Monastero - Cessapalombo

Monastero, a hamlet of Cessapalombo, preserves the Benedictine Abbey of San Salvatore and historical evidence from the High Middle Ages.

Colbottoni - Cessapalombo

Colbottoni, a locality of Cessapalombo, hosts the small church of San Filippo, a former barn restored and enhanced by the community.

Visita il Teatro Comunale - Penna San Giovanni

Visit the Teatro Comunale (Municipal Theatre)

Eighteenth-century Baroque theatre, cultural heart of Penna San Giovanni.

Visita alla Pinacoteca Comunale - Penna San Giovanni

Visit to the Municipal Art Gallery

The Municipal Art Gallery of Penna San Giovanni combines ancient and contemporary art in a suggestive historic building.

Visita alla Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista - Penna San Giovanni

Visit to the Church of San Giovanni Battista

The Church of San Giovanni Battista in Penna San Giovanni is the heart of local faith and tradition.

Museo della nostra terra - Pieve Torina

Museum of Our Land

The Museum of Our Land in Pieve Torina offers immersive paths on rural life and a detached location at the Mulino di Fiume.

Mulino di Fiume - Pieve Torino

Mulino di Fiume

The Water Mill of Fiume in Pieve Torina preserves historic mechanisms and tells the story of the local milling tradition.

Mattoncinoteca4All - Pieve Torina

Mattoncinoteca4All

The Mattoncinoteca4All in Pieve Torina promotes creativity and inclusion through workshops and educational games.

Biblioteca dell'Archivio storico comunale - Pieve Torina

Municipal Historical Archive Library

The Historical Library of Pieve Torina preserves and digitizes documents dating back to the 19th century.

Percorso Cultura – L’Anima Storica e Artistica di Bolognola

Culture Path in Bolognola: an itinerary through history, traditions, and symbolic landmarks of the village.

MULINO DI GELAGNA BASSA - Serravalle di Chienti

MULINO DI GELAGNA BASSA

Historic mill and decommissioned hydroelectric plant at the confluence of the Gelagna Bassa waters.

BOTTE DI VARANO E COLLETTORE ROMANO - Serravalle di Chienti

BOTTE DI VARANO E COLLETTORE ROMANO

Ancient Roman and medieval hydraulic work for the water control of the Lacus Plestinum

MUSEO PALEONTOLOGICO ARCHEOLOGICO - Serravalle di Chienti

PALEONTOLOGICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM

Paleontological museum with prehistoric finds and educational workshops in Serravalle di Chienti.

BASILICA DI S. MARIA DI PLESTIA - Serravalle di Chienti

BASILICA DI S. MARIA DI PLESTIA

Basilica on the Marche-Umbria border on ancient Umbrian sacred sites, with a history dating back to the 6th century BC.

AREA ARCHEOLOGICA DI PLESTIA - Serravalle di Chienti

ARCHAEOLOGICAL AREA OF PLESTIA

The Roman municipium of Plestia was established as a strategic transit center between the Adriatico and the Tirreno.

SANTUARIO DELLA MADONNA DEL PIANO - Serravalle di Chienti

SANTUARIO DELLA MADONNA DEL PIANO

Sixteenth-century santuario della Madonna del Piano, a historic frontier site and place of hermitage.

EREMO DELLA MADONNA DEL SASSO - Serravalle di Chienti

EREMO DELLA MADONNA DEL SASSO

Rock sanctuary from the 14th-15th century, a hermitage with frescoes and a panoramic position overlooking the Menotre river.

ABBAZIA DI SAN SALVATORE – ACQUAPAGANA - Serravalle di Chienti

ABBAZIA DI SAN SALVATORE – ACQUAPAGANA

Camaldolese abbey of San Salvatore, founded around 1007 by San Romualdo along pilgrim and shepherd routes.

CHIESA DELLA MADONNA DELLA PIETA' – FORCELLA - Serravalle di Chienti

CHIESA DELLA MADONNA DELLA PIETÀ – FORCELLA

Forcella, a historic village in the Valle Verde, featuring a 15th-century church renovated in the nineteenth century.

CHIESA DI SAN GIOVANNI BATTISTA – FORCELLA - Serravalle di Chienti

CHIESA DI SAN GIOVANNI BATTISTA – FORCELLA

Church of San Giovanni Battista, founded in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 16th century.

CHIESA DI SANTA CROCE DI COLLECURTI - Serravalle di Chienti

CHIESA DI SANTA CROCE DI COLLECURTI

Small sanctuary along the Lauretano route, linked to pilgrims, shepherds, and ancient local lordships.

SCAVI PALEONTOLOGICI DI COLLECURTI - Serravalle di Chienti

COLLECURTI PALEONTOLOGICAL EXCAVATIONS

Lower Pleistocene fossils in Colle Curti and Cesi found within ancient fluvial-lacustrine basins.

CASTELLO DI PERCANESTRO - Serravalle di Chienti

CASTELLO DI PERCANESTRO

Castello di Percanestro, controlling ancient transhumance and trade routes.

CASTELLO DI ELCE - Serravalle di Chienti

CASTELLO DI ELCE

Castello di Forcella, passed from the Baschi of Orvieto to Camerino and later to the Da Varano family.

CASTELLO DI DIGNANO - Serravalle di Chienti

CASTELLO DI DIGNANO

Dignano, an ancient fief linked to Camerino, featuring ritual traditions on a nearby sacred site.

CASTELLO DEI VARANO - Serravalle di Chienti

CASTELLO DEI VARANO

Serravalle Fortress, a medieval castle controlling the pass between the Plestino plateau and the Chienti valley.

Pinacoteca Civica "Monsignor Armindo Ricci" - Monte San Martino

Pinacoteca Civica Monsignor Armindo Ricci

Pinacoteca Civica of Palazzo Ricci with seventeenth-century works.

Chiesa di San Martino Vescovo con i Polittici di Carlo e Vittore Crivelli

Chiesa di San Martino Vescovo

11th-century church with works by Crivelli and a 16th-century bell tower.

Chiesa Madonna delle Grazie - Monte San Martino

Chiesa Madonna delle Grazie

16th-century church with frescoes, used as a cemetery and lazzaretto, featuring remains of ancient frescoes

Chiesa di Sant'Agostino - Monte San Martino

Chiesa di Sant'Agostino

15th-century Chiesa di Sant’Agostino, featuring a fresco by Vincenzo Pagani and restored in 2000.

Monastero di Santa Caterina - Monte San Martino

Monastero di Santa Caterina

Benedictine Monastery of Santa Caterina, founded before the year 1000, home to 15 nuns following the Rule of Saint Benedict.

Visita Auditorium di Sant' Agostino - San Ginesio

Visit Auditorium di Sant' Agostino

L’Auditorium di Sant’Agostino temporarily houses the Municipality's artworks.

Visita il Teatro Comunale - "N.A. Angeletti" - Sant'Angelo in Pontano

Visit the Teatro Comunale - N.A. Angeletti

The theater of Sant'Angelo in Pontano is a 19th-century gem blending art, history, and performances.

Visita la mostra della collezione Casesse Presepi da tutto il mondo

Visit the Casesse Collection exhibition

The Domenico Cassese nativity scene collection, featuring over 150 works, is on display in Sant'Angelo in Pontano.

Borghi da scoprire

Villages to discover

Getting lost in the narrow streets of these villages is perhaps the best way to find yourself. Architectural gems built in stone await you.

Castelli & Storia

Castles & History

The peaks and hills of this area are not just landscape, but pages of a history book written in stone.

Arte & Fede

A journey through hidden hermitages and sacred masterpieces, rediscovering a mystical and authentic dimension.

Musei & Teatri

Museums & Theatres

Culture in these mountains has never been confined to books, but has always sought spaces in which to express itself and tell its story.

Chiesa di San Nicolò Valcaldara - Monte Cavallo

Church of San Nicolò Valcaldara

Rock church of San Nicolò, restored, with Romanesque-Gothic structure in a Greek cross plan and frescoes of Byzantine influence.

Chiesa di San Giusto - Valfornace

Church of San Giusto

The Church of San Giusto, with a circular plan dating from the 11th-12th centuries, preserves frescoes and works of art, with religious and symbolic h

Gualchiera Tintoria Cianni - Valfornace

Gualchiera Tintoria Cianni

The Cianni fulling and dyeing mill, unique in Central Italy, utilized hydraulic power for treating and coloring wool and hemp cloths from the Middle A

Chiesa della Madonna del Monte Aguzzo - Valfornace

Church of the Madonna del Monte Aguzzo

The Church of the Madonna di Monte Aguzzo, dating back to the 15th century, dominates a plateau between Fiordimonte and Appennino with a splendid view

Ponte Romanico - Valfornace

The Pontelatrave Bridge, dating from the 14th century on Roman foundations, marked an important commercial crossroads between Southern Italy and Camer

“Terra Viva” Mostra fotografica - Montalto

“Terra Viva” Photographic Exhibition - Montalto

Outdoor photographic exhibition in Montalto di Cessapalombo that preserves local history, traditions, and landscapes.

Il Giardino delle Farfalle - Museo

The Butterfly Garden - Museum

The Butterfly Garden in the Sibillini combines environmental education, nature, and immersive visits.

Museo delle Carbonaie e della Nostra Terra - Cessapalombo

Museum of Charcoal Kilns and Our Land

The Museum of Charcoal Kilns in Cessapalombo tells the story of the ancient craft of charcoal burners with exhibitions and an outdoor route.

Museo Parrocchiale San Salvatore - Cessapalombo

San Salvatore Parish Museum

Museum next to the church of San Salvatore with archaeological finds and medieval crypt.

Castello di Montalto - Cessapalombo

Castle of Montalto

Castle of Montalto from the 9th century with ruins and the frescoed Church of San Benedetto.

Rocca Col di Pietra - Cessapalombo

Rocca Col di Pietra

Rocca di Col di Pietra from the 12th century, today ruins with a watchtower and vaulted halls.

Chiesa di San Filippo Neri - Cessapalombo

Church of San Filippo Neri

Church of San Filippo Neri in Colbottoni, simple yet featuring a significant wooden altarpiece.

Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista - Cessapalombo

Church of San Giovanni Battista

Church of San Giovanni Battista in Col di Pietra, built on the remains of a building from 1611.

Edicola dell’Impollata - Cessapalombo

Impollata Shrine

Votive shrine from 2011 that commemorates the ancient Church of the Impollata from the 13th century.

Chiesa Madonna del Sasso – Loc. Monastero - Cessapalombo

Church of Madonna del Sasso – Locality Monastero

Church of the Madonna del Sasso in Monastero, built of stone between the 18th and 19th centuries with a wooden roof.

Abbazia San Salvatore - Cessapalombo

San Salvatore Abbey

Abbey of San Salvatore di Rio Sacro, founded in 1009 by San Romualdo, an important Camaldolese center.

Chiesa Parrocchiale di Sant’Andrea - Cessapalombo

Parish Church of Sant'Andrea

Church of Sant'Andrea from the 14th century, located in the main square and originally part of the castle.

Chiesa Santa Maria Ausiliatrice - Cessapalombo

Church of Santa Maria Ausiliatrice

Church of the Santissima Annunziata in Villa di Montalto, from the 14th century, with a fresco by Giovanni Angelo d'Antonio.

Chiesa di San Benedetto - Cessapalombo

Church of Saint Benedict

The Church of San Benedetto nel Castello, mentioned in 1299-1300, preserves two layers of frescoes.

Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II - Cessapalombo

Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II

Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II is the heart of the village, a meeting place rich in history and enlivened by a fountain.

Piazzale Corte - Cessapalombo

Piazzale Corte is the largest square in Cessapalombo, redeveloped for events and community moments.

Memoriale Martiri di Montalto – Monumento ai Caduti

Memoriale Martiri di Montalto – Monumento ai Caduti

The Monument commemorates the Nazi-fascist massacre of Montalto di Cessapalombo on March 22, 1944, in which 27 partisans were shot.

Palazzo Simonelli - Cessapalombo

Palazzo Simonelli

The Palazzo Simonelli in Tribbio is a historic eighteenth-century rural complex, currently unusable due to the 2016 earthquake.

Montalto - Cessapalombo

Montalto, a historic village of Cessapalombo, preserves the castle tower and traces of a complex medieval defensive system.

Monastero - Cessapalombo

Monastero, a hamlet of Cessapalombo, preserves the Benedictine Abbey of San Salvatore and historical evidence from the High Middle Ages.

Colbottoni - Cessapalombo

Colbottoni, a locality of Cessapalombo, hosts the small church of San Filippo, a former barn restored and enhanced by the community.

Visita il Teatro Comunale - Penna San Giovanni

Visit the Teatro Comunale (Municipal Theatre)

Eighteenth-century Baroque theatre, cultural heart of Penna San Giovanni.

Visita alla Pinacoteca Comunale - Penna San Giovanni

Visit to the Municipal Art Gallery

The Municipal Art Gallery of Penna San Giovanni combines ancient and contemporary art in a suggestive historic building.

Visita alla Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista - Penna San Giovanni

Visit to the Church of San Giovanni Battista

The Church of San Giovanni Battista in Penna San Giovanni is the heart of local faith and tradition.

Museo della nostra terra - Pieve Torina

Museum of Our Land

The Museum of Our Land in Pieve Torina offers immersive paths on rural life and a detached location at the Mulino di Fiume.

Mulino di Fiume - Pieve Torino

Mulino di Fiume

The Water Mill of Fiume in Pieve Torina preserves historic mechanisms and tells the story of the local milling tradition.

Mattoncinoteca4All - Pieve Torina

Mattoncinoteca4All

The Mattoncinoteca4All in Pieve Torina promotes creativity and inclusion through workshops and educational games.

Biblioteca dell'Archivio storico comunale - Pieve Torina

Municipal Historical Archive Library

The Historical Library of Pieve Torina preserves and digitizes documents dating back to the 19th century.

Percorso Cultura – L’Anima Storica e Artistica di Bolognola

Culture Path in Bolognola: an itinerary through history, traditions, and symbolic landmarks of the village.

MULINO DI GELAGNA BASSA - Serravalle di Chienti

MULINO DI GELAGNA BASSA

Historic mill and decommissioned hydroelectric plant at the confluence of the Gelagna Bassa waters.

BOTTE DI VARANO E COLLETTORE ROMANO - Serravalle di Chienti

BOTTE DI VARANO E COLLETTORE ROMANO

Ancient Roman and medieval hydraulic work for the water control of the Lacus Plestinum

MUSEO PALEONTOLOGICO ARCHEOLOGICO - Serravalle di Chienti

PALEONTOLOGICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM

Paleontological museum with prehistoric finds and educational workshops in Serravalle di Chienti.

BASILICA DI S. MARIA DI PLESTIA - Serravalle di Chienti

BASILICA DI S. MARIA DI PLESTIA

Basilica on the Marche-Umbria border on ancient Umbrian sacred sites, with a history dating back to the 6th century BC.

AREA ARCHEOLOGICA DI PLESTIA - Serravalle di Chienti

ARCHAEOLOGICAL AREA OF PLESTIA

The Roman municipium of Plestia was established as a strategic transit center between the Adriatico and the Tirreno.

SANTUARIO DELLA MADONNA DEL PIANO - Serravalle di Chienti

SANTUARIO DELLA MADONNA DEL PIANO

Sixteenth-century santuario della Madonna del Piano, a historic frontier site and place of hermitage.

EREMO DELLA MADONNA DEL SASSO - Serravalle di Chienti

EREMO DELLA MADONNA DEL SASSO

Rock sanctuary from the 14th-15th century, a hermitage with frescoes and a panoramic position overlooking the Menotre river.

ABBAZIA DI SAN SALVATORE – ACQUAPAGANA - Serravalle di Chienti

ABBAZIA DI SAN SALVATORE – ACQUAPAGANA

Camaldolese abbey of San Salvatore, founded around 1007 by San Romualdo along pilgrim and shepherd routes.

CHIESA DELLA MADONNA DELLA PIETA' – FORCELLA - Serravalle di Chienti

CHIESA DELLA MADONNA DELLA PIETÀ – FORCELLA

Forcella, a historic village in the Valle Verde, featuring a 15th-century church renovated in the nineteenth century.

CHIESA DI SAN GIOVANNI BATTISTA – FORCELLA - Serravalle di Chienti

CHIESA DI SAN GIOVANNI BATTISTA – FORCELLA

Church of San Giovanni Battista, founded in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 16th century.

CHIESA DI SANTA CROCE DI COLLECURTI - Serravalle di Chienti

CHIESA DI SANTA CROCE DI COLLECURTI

Small sanctuary along the Lauretano route, linked to pilgrims, shepherds, and ancient local lordships.

SCAVI PALEONTOLOGICI DI COLLECURTI - Serravalle di Chienti

COLLECURTI PALEONTOLOGICAL EXCAVATIONS

Lower Pleistocene fossils in Colle Curti and Cesi found within ancient fluvial-lacustrine basins.

CASTELLO DI PERCANESTRO - Serravalle di Chienti

CASTELLO DI PERCANESTRO

Castello di Percanestro, controlling ancient transhumance and trade routes.

CASTELLO DI ELCE - Serravalle di Chienti

CASTELLO DI ELCE

Castello di Forcella, passed from the Baschi of Orvieto to Camerino and later to the Da Varano family.

CASTELLO DI DIGNANO - Serravalle di Chienti

CASTELLO DI DIGNANO

Dignano, an ancient fief linked to Camerino, featuring ritual traditions on a nearby sacred site.

CASTELLO DEI VARANO - Serravalle di Chienti

CASTELLO DEI VARANO

Serravalle Fortress, a medieval castle controlling the pass between the Plestino plateau and the Chienti valley.

Pinacoteca Civica "Monsignor Armindo Ricci" - Monte San Martino

Pinacoteca Civica Monsignor Armindo Ricci

Pinacoteca Civica of Palazzo Ricci with seventeenth-century works.

Chiesa di San Martino Vescovo con i Polittici di Carlo e Vittore Crivelli

Chiesa di San Martino Vescovo

11th-century church with works by Crivelli and a 16th-century bell tower.

Chiesa Madonna delle Grazie - Monte San Martino

Chiesa Madonna delle Grazie

16th-century church with frescoes, used as a cemetery and lazzaretto, featuring remains of ancient frescoes

Chiesa di Sant'Agostino - Monte San Martino

Chiesa di Sant'Agostino

15th-century Chiesa di Sant’Agostino, featuring a fresco by Vincenzo Pagani and restored in 2000.

Monastero di Santa Caterina - Monte San Martino

Monastero di Santa Caterina

Benedictine Monastery of Santa Caterina, founded before the year 1000, home to 15 nuns following the Rule of Saint Benedict.

Visita Auditorium di Sant' Agostino - San Ginesio

Visit Auditorium di Sant' Agostino

L’Auditorium di Sant’Agostino temporarily houses the Municipality's artworks.

Visita il Teatro Comunale - "N.A. Angeletti" - Sant'Angelo in Pontano

Visit the Teatro Comunale - N.A. Angeletti

The theater of Sant'Angelo in Pontano is a 19th-century gem blending art, history, and performances.

Visita la mostra della collezione Casesse Presepi da tutto il mondo

Visit the Casesse Collection exhibition

The Domenico Cassese nativity scene collection, featuring over 150 works, is on display in Sant'Angelo in Pontano.

Prodotti Tipici

In the lands of Upper Macerata, you will savour products that are the legitimate offspring of this land: they come from high-altitude pastures, generous woods and the patience of skilled hands.

Dove Gustare

From farmhouses surrounded by greenery to village taverns: discover where tradition becomes an experience to share.

Eventi del Gusto

Festivals, fairs and markets: when villages take to the streets to honour the fruits of the earth.

Tradizioni Vive

Living Traditions

From ancient crafts to popular rituals: immerse yourself in a cultural heritage that continues to thrive.

Prodotti Tipici

In the lands of Upper Macerata, you will savour products that are the legitimate offspring of this land: they come from high-altitude pastures, generous woods and the patience of skilled hands.

Dove Gustare

From farmhouses surrounded by greenery to village taverns: discover where tradition becomes an experience to share.

Eventi del Gusto

Festivals, fairs and markets: when villages take to the streets to honour the fruits of the earth.

Tradizioni Vive

Living Traditions

From ancient crafts to popular rituals: immerse yourself in a cultural heritage that continues to thrive.

Acque Benefiche

Beneficial Waters

From historic spas to nature trails: rediscover balance thanks to the power and purity of water.

Oasi Verdi

Parks, reserves and corners of absolute tranquillity: immerse yourself in places where the environment is protected and beauty reigns supreme.

Turismo Lento

On foot, on horseback or by bicycle: reclaim your time and let the landscape wash over you.

Percorso kneipp - Pieve Torina

The Kneipp Path in Pieve Torina is a sensory barefoot itinerary between water and nature for wellness and relaxation.

Laghetti benessere - Pieve Torina

Wellness lakes immersed in greenery with regenerating mineral waters and free access.

Piscina benessere - Pieve Torina

Wellness pool immersed in greenery with sun loungers, umbrellas, and bar service for relaxation and comfort.

Percorso benessere - Pieve Torina

Wellness pool inaugurated in 2025 with hydrotherapy pools, hydromassage, and hot/cold paths.

Percorso dei Sensi – Vivi Bolognola con Tutto il Corpo

Path of the Senses

The Bolognola Path of the Senses is a journey through nature that engages sight, hearing, touch, and smell.

Acque Benefiche

Beneficial Waters

From historic spas to nature trails: rediscover balance thanks to the power and purity of water.

Oasi Verdi

Parks, reserves and corners of absolute tranquillity: immerse yourself in places where the environment is protected and beauty reigns supreme.

Turismo Lento

On foot, on horseback or by bicycle: reclaim your time and let the landscape wash over you.

Percorso kneipp - Pieve Torina

The Kneipp Path in Pieve Torina is a sensory barefoot itinerary between water and nature for wellness and relaxation.

Laghetti benessere - Pieve Torina

Wellness lakes immersed in greenery with regenerating mineral waters and free access.

Piscina benessere - Pieve Torina

Wellness pool immersed in greenery with sun loungers, umbrellas, and bar service for relaxation and comfort.

Percorso benessere - Pieve Torina

Wellness pool inaugurated in 2025 with hydrotherapy pools, hydromassage, and hot/cold paths.

Percorso dei Sensi – Vivi Bolognola con Tutto il Corpo

Path of the Senses

The Bolognola Path of the Senses is a journey through nature that engages sight, hearing, touch, and smell.

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A mosaic of villages, nature and authentic life

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Bolognola

Surface 25,88 km²

Altitude 1070 m

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Castelsantangelo sul Nera

Surface 70,67 km²

Altitude 780 m

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Cessapalombo

Surface 27 km²

Altitude 447 m

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Fiastra

Surface 84,48 km²

Altitude 732 m

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Gualdo

Surface 22,22 km²

Altitude 652 m

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Monte San Martino

Surface 18,47 km²

Altitude 603 m

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Monte Cavallo

Surface 38,51 km²

Altitude 648 m

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Muccia

Surface 25,91 km²

Altitude 454 m

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Penna San Giovanni

Surface 28,08 km²

Altitude 672 m

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San Ginesio

Surface 77,72 km²

Altitude 690 m

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Pieve Torina

Surface 74,8 km²

Altitude 470 m

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Sant'Angelo in Pontano

Surface 27 km²

Altitude 473 m

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Sarnano

Surface 63,17 km²

Altitude 539 m

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Serravalle di Chienti

Surface 96 km²

Altitude 500 m

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Ussita

Surface 55,3 km²

Altitude 744 m

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Valfornace

Surface 48,61 km²

Altitude 441 m

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Visso

Surface 616 km²

Altitude 100,4 m

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Enjoy Every
Season

SELECT THE SEASON and experience the emotion all year round

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Eventi ZChalet

ZChalet Eventss

Bolognola

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from 15 €

Transumanza

Bolognola

3 hours

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Sibillini Yoga Camp

Sibillini Yoga Camp

Bolognola

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from 15 €

Bolognola Green Park

Bolognola Green Park

Bolognola

1 Hour

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from 30 €

Serate a tema

Themed evenings

Monte Cavallo

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Cena con pittura

Dinner with painting

Valfornace

2 hours

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from 30 €

Yoga e apericena al tramonto

Yoga and aperitif at sunset

Valfornace

Lavandeto La Melanda

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from 30 €

Tour e-bike e apericena al tramonto

E-bike tour and aperitif at sunset

Valfornace

3 hours

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Laboratorio Ricicla Crea Fai Rumore

Recycle, Create, Make Noise Workshop

Cessapalombo

10 days

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Laboratorio di autocostruzione a Monastero

Self-build workshop in Monastero

Cessapalombo

6 hours

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Sulle tracce del sole

On the trail of the sun

Cessapalombo

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Ammira la bellezza di un Teatro in legno dipinto

Admire the beauty of a painted wooden theatre

Penna San Giovanni

1 hour

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Trekking guidato alla scoperta del fiume salato e la sua storia

Guided trek to discover the salt river and its history

Penna San Giovanni

1 hour

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from 50 €

Risveglio nel verde del Parco delle Saline

Waking up surrounded by greenery in Parco delle Saline

Penna San Giovanni

2 days

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from 15 €

Una serata a Teatro tra prosa e musica

An evening at the theatre with drama and music

Penna San Giovanni

2 hours

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Escursione ciaspolata con pranzo al sacco

Snowshoe hike with packed lunch

Castelsantangelo sul Nera

5 hours and 30 minutes

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Ritrova la pace immerso nel cuore verde dell'Appenino

Find peace immersed in the green heart of the Apennines

Castelsantangelo sul Nera

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from 20 €

Cena con accensione del falò

Dinner with bonfire lighting

Serravalle di Chienti

5 hours

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Percorso Museale

Monte San Martino

1 hour

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The Shed - Residenza d'Arte

The Shed - Art Residence

Monte San Martino

30 minutes

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Esperienza di vita e benessere orientale

Life experience and oriental wellbeing

San Ginesio

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Eventi ZChalet

ZChalet Eventss

Bolognola

discover and request

from 15 €

Transumanza

Bolognola

3 hours

discover and request

Sibillini Yoga Camp

Sibillini Yoga Camp

Bolognola

discover and request

from 15 €

Bolognola Green Park

Bolognola Green Park

Bolognola

1 Hour

discover and request

from 30 €

Serate a tema

Themed evenings

Monte Cavallo

discover and request

Cena con pittura

Dinner with painting

Valfornace

2 hours

discover and request

from 30 €

Yoga e apericena al tramonto

Yoga and aperitif at sunset

Valfornace

Lavandeto La Melanda

discover and request

from 30 €

Tour e-bike e apericena al tramonto

E-bike tour and aperitif at sunset

Valfornace

3 hours

discover and request

Laboratorio Ricicla Crea Fai Rumore

Recycle, Create, Make Noise Workshop

Cessapalombo

10 days

discover and request

Laboratorio di autocostruzione a Monastero

Self-build workshop in Monastero

Cessapalombo

6 hours

discover and request

Sulle tracce del sole

On the trail of the sun

Cessapalombo

discover and request

Ammira la bellezza di un Teatro in legno dipinto

Admire the beauty of a painted wooden theatre

Penna San Giovanni

1 hour

discover and request

Trekking guidato alla scoperta del fiume salato e la sua storia

Guided trek to discover the salt river and its history

Penna San Giovanni

1 hour

discover and request

from 50 €

Risveglio nel verde del Parco delle Saline

Waking up surrounded by greenery in Parco delle Saline

Penna San Giovanni

2 days

discover and request

from 15 €

Una serata a Teatro tra prosa e musica

An evening at the theatre with drama and music

Penna San Giovanni

2 hours

discover and request

Escursione ciaspolata con pranzo al sacco

Snowshoe hike with packed lunch

Castelsantangelo sul Nera

5 hours and 30 minutes

discover and request

Ritrova la pace immerso nel cuore verde dell'Appenino

Find peace immersed in the green heart of the Apennines

Castelsantangelo sul Nera

discover and request

from 20 €

Cena con accensione del falò

Dinner with bonfire lighting

Serravalle di Chienti

5 hours

discover and request

Percorso Museale

Monte San Martino

1 hour

discover and request

The Shed - Residenza d'Arte

The Shed - Art Residence

Monte San Martino

30 minutes

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Esperienza di vita e benessere orientale

Life experience and oriental wellbeing

San Ginesio

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We pass down flavors
to share emotions

Eating, tasting, meeting: in the Heart of the Marche food is a gesture of hospitality and a story of life.
Every dish, every product, holds the soul of those who create it and the scent of the land from which it is born.

Couple enjoying an aperitif in a cave

Savor the authentic
taste

Hand picking an apple from the tree

Take home typical
products

local producers

The calendar
of the heart

Village festivals, renewed traditions, flavors that unite: in the Maceratese hinterland every event is an opportunity to experience the territory together with its people, amidst authenticity and hospitality.

VENUS Talent Show

Band The Soon

Forest Bathing in notturna

CENA IN BIANCO

Ogni storia è un mattoncino!

from 19 September 2026 until 26 September 2026

FESTA DI SAN MARTINO - Monte San Martino

11 November 2026

FEAST OF SAINT MARTIN

Monte San Martino

Focaraccio della Madonna di Loreto - Bolognola

09 December 2026

Focaraccio della Madonna di Loreto

VENUS Talent Show

Band The Soon

Forest Bathing in notturna

CENA IN BIANCO

Ogni storia è un mattoncino!

from 19 September 2026 until 26 September 2026

FESTA DI SAN MARTINO - Monte San Martino

11 November 2026

FEAST OF SAINT MARTIN

Monte San Martino

Focaraccio della Madonna di Loreto - Bolognola

09 December 2026

Focaraccio della Madonna di Loreto

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