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The Waterfalls of Monte Gelato: Cinema's Favourite Location in the Treja Valley
The Waterfalls of Monte Gelato, located in Valle del Treja Park, are one of the most sought-after natural settings in Italian cinema. Their history as a film set began in 1950, when Roberto Rossellini used them to shoot several scenes for his film "Francesco, giullare di Dio" (Francis, God’s jester). Since then, dozens of productions have chosen this location for films, television series and commercials.
The Old Mill and the Roman Villa
The landscape is a blend of nature and history. Right beside the waterfalls stands the Mola di Monte Gelato, a 19th-century watermill that remained in operation until the 1960s, and today houses a Park info point. And not far away, hidden among the vegetation, lie the remains of a Roman villa dating back to the first century BC. A true journey through time.
Walks Along the River
Several trails set off from the waterfalls. One of the classic routes follows the river Treja and, after a walk of roughly three and a half hours, reaches the village of Mazzano Romano. It is an easygoing walk with no major difficulties. From there, the more experienced hikers can continue along a second trail leading all the way to the spur of Calcata.
The area is freely accessible. The waterfalls are located in the municipality of Mazzano Romano (RM), with a convenient car park just a short walk away.
