Hiking in the Sibillini Mountains in May 2016

Here we have some May 2016 Itineraries for Hiking, Walking and Trekking trips in the Sibillini Mountains of Le Marche. Whether you are a novice or an experienced walker, there is nothing better to get yourself under the skin of Le Marche Region than to join an organised hike and experience and learn about nature, culture, architecture, flora and fauna from an experienced professional

THE TREASURES OF MARCHE: WALKING BETWEEN NATURE AND CULTURE
MAY 2016 HIKES CALENDAR

From Saturday 7th til Saturday 14 th: You can walk the whole Grand Anello or  GREAT SIBILLINI RING!
At the foot of the limestone massif along the path that runs along all its sides and reveals all its secrets.
Saturday 7th.
Stage I: Visso-Cupi.
Length: 12,1 km; Uphill drop: 800 m; downhill drop: 423 m.
Estimated walking time: 4 h 20
(stops excluded). Hiking diculty: E.
Sunday 8 th:
Stage II: Cupi-Fiastra.
Length: 11,5 km; Uphill drop: 495 m; downhill drop: 723 m.
Estimated walking time: 4 h 00
(stops excluded). Hiking diculty: E.
Monday 9 th:
Stage III: Fiastra-Sassoteo.
Length: 12,8 km; Uphill drop: 877 m; downhill drop: 235 m.
Estimated walking time: 4
h 30 (stops excluded). Hiking diculty: E.
Tuesday 10 th.
Stage IV: Sassoteo-Rubbiano.
Length: 17,5 km; Uphill drop: 496 m; downhill drop: 1052 m.
Estimated walking
time: 5 h 30 (stops excluded). Hiking diculty: EE.
Wednesday 11 th.
Stage V: Rubbiano-Colle.
Length: 12,1 km; Uphill drop: 800 m; downhill drop: 432 m.
Estimated walking time:
4 h 20 (stops excluded). Hiking diculty: E.
ursday 12 th.
Stage VI: Colle-Colle Le Cese.
Length: 18,6 km; Uphill drop: 650 m; downhill drop: 190 m.
Estimated walking
time: 5 h 30 (stops excluded). Hiking diculty: EE.
Friday 13 th.
Stage VII: Colle Le Cese-Campi.
Length: 20,5 km; Uphill drop: 491 m; downhill drop: 1223 m.
Estimated walking
time: 6 h 00 (stops excluded). Hiking diculty: EE.
Saturday 14 th.
Stage VIII: Campi-Visso.
Length: 10,9 km; Uphill drop: 603 m; downhill drop: 357 m.
Estimated walking time: 3 h
30 (stops excluded). Hiking diculty: E.

Sunday 8th May Walk IN SEARCH OF WILD HERBS.

Walking in the woods between Collefalciano and Tallacano, districts of Acquasanta Terme (AP) in the heart of the mountainous range of Monte Ceresa, in company of Anna, the only resident inhabitant in Collefalciano, owner of B&B Cuore, who vill make us rediscover the pleasure of collecting wild edibles, their qualities and their use.
Estimated walking time: 3 h 30-4 h 00 (stops excluded). Uphill drop: 350 m. Hiking diculty: E.

Saturday 14th May: Walking along the high meadows at PRATI DI RAGNOLO, finishing with DINNER IN A HUT.

Walk at sunset to Punta del Ragnolo, natural balcony on the southern Marche above Sarnano (MC) and dinner at the Country Skiing Hut “F.lli Cioci” by Albergo Sibilla.

Estimated walking time:
2 h 30 (stops excluded). Uphill drop: 300 m. Hiking diculty: E.

Sunday 15th May: Hiking in the coastal National Park MONTE CONERO SOUTHERN RING.

From Fonte dellOlio through the top of the Mount, the Southern Belvedere (view point), Mortarolo Cave and Passo del Lupo. It is possible to visit the Camerano Caves nearby.
Estimated walking time: 3 h
30-4 h 00 (stops excluded). Uphill drop: 310m. Hiking diculty: E.

Saturday 21st May: Hike THE MONTE SIBILLA BY NIGHT.

From Sibilla Refuge of Montemonaco (AP) to the peak of the Mountain Mother of Sibillini in search of the roots of the myth, in discovering of the fair panorama oered by the fullmoon light.
Rise time 2 h 00-2
h 30 (stops excluded), down: 1 h 45-2 h 00 (stops excluded). Uphill drop: 630 m. Hiking diculty: EE.

Sunday 22nd May: Walking at Golla dell’ INFERNACCIO, HERMITAGE OF S. LEONARDO and HIDDEN WATERFALL.

Walk through the amazing beech wood upstream from the gorge dug by Tenna River, until Father Pietro’s Hermitage and the picturesque Il Rio Stream Fall.
Rise time
2 h 00-2 h 15 (stops excluded), down: 1 h 30-1 h 45 (stops excluded). Uphill drop: 465 m. Hiking diculty: E.

Sunday 22nd May; Trekking at THE MONTE SIBILLA.

From Sibilla Refuge of Montemonaco (AP) to the peak of the Mountain Mother of Sibillini in
search of the roots of the myth.
Rise time 2 h 00-2 h 30 (stops excluded), down: 1 h 45-2 h 00 (stops excluded). Uphill drop:
630 m. Hiking diculty: EE.

Monday 23rd  May: Marche Hike to LAGO DI PILATO (Pontius Pilate’s Lake) from Forca di Presta (AP).

On the slopes of Monte Veore to the valley with the only ice lake in the Apennine, admiring the amazing scenary of Piani di Castelluccio. Rise time: 3 h 00-3 h 30 (stops excluded), down: 2 h 00-2 h 30 (stops excluded). Uphill drop: 1.050 m. Hiking diculty: EE.

Saturday 28th: Marche Walk to the HERMITAGE OF ACQUARELLA from Albacina.

Discovering the ancient Franciscan hermitage through the dense woods above the old Roman village “Tucum”, up to the slopes of Monte Maltempo to enjoy the lovely view on Fabriano basin
(AN) and its surroundings.
Estimated walking time: 4 h 00-4 h 30 (stops excluded). Uphill drop: 690 m. Hiking diculty: E.

Sunday 29th May: Hike to LAGO DI PILATO (Pilate’s Lake) from Foce of Montemonaco (AP).

In the hearth of Sibillini Mountains, along their most popular valley, among legends and stories of necromancers, fairies and demons. Rise time: 2 h 30-3 h 00 h, down: 1 h 30-2
h 00. Uphill drop: 900 m. Hiking diculty: E.
For bookings, rates and info on equipment and clothing needed, time and place of departure:
Environmental Hiking Guide Dino Gazzani tel (+39) 380 3020147  or email info@marcheinspalla.com
Professional Guide also available for private hire empowered by national and regional regulations and covered by R.C. insurance.
Note: this calendar may be changed because of adverse weather conditions. Any possible changes and new itineraries will be promptly communicated.

Guided Walking & Hiking in Marche Italy
di Dino Gazzani
Guida Ambientale Escursionistica
della Regione Marche
tel. 3803020147

email: info@marcheinspalla.com; gzzdni@gmail.com

Detailed Book of walks and hikes in the Sibillini Mountains