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A stage rich in historical, scenic and natural beauty.
If you set off early in the morning, you will have to time to make detours to discover the medieval villages in the area.
There are numerous climbs and descents along this stage, of about 20 km. When walking at a calm and steady pace, the differences in gradient can be overcome without too much effort.
You start from Ponticelli and the first few kilometres are easy, then the climb begins with views of Scandriglia and the surrounding mountains. You continue uphill to the village of Poggio Moiano, where you can rest and take some refreshment. Leaving the quaint village, you come to the Church of St Martin. Continue walking through vineyards and olive groves until you reach the Sanctuary of St Victoria. Built in the early 1100s, this is one of the most important religious buildings in the Sabine area. This beautiful Romanesque church is a spiritual gem, which in itself makes it worth the detour. Nearby is the archaeological area of Trebula Mutuesca.
Continuing on, you can make another detour to visit the medieval village of Monteleone Sabino.
The gradual ascent begins towards today's destination: Poggio San Lorenzo, where you will find the remains of the town's Roman walls and friendly locals.
