グレッチョの絶景の山頂・トップ4

Centuries-old trees of monumental dimensions

"The chapel erected on the peak which was always called Monte San Francesco, at 1203 m, recalls the hermit's place where Saint Francis lived, under a cloth stretched and tied to four hornbeams, before the foundation of the convent of Greccio. In 1713, Clemente XI wanted to build a chapel in memory. From up there, the view is beautiful: from the left you can see the pink Mount Vettore, then the Reatini mountains, up to the Velino group".

This chapel is a perfect spot to take a break and enjoy the view. It consists of two rooms, a small church and a refuge area, managed by the local mountain community. Both are always open and offer excellent shelter on rainy autumn and winter days.

This panoramic point can be reached after having covered the steep climb which from Greccio crosses the wood with a series of zig-zags. The view from here towards the Terminillo massif and the plain of Rieti is breathtaking. On clear days you can even see the Sibillini and Laga to the east and the Gran Sasso massif to the south.

On the horizon, the Terminillo mountain group which, with its 2,217 m a.s.l. it is one of the most famous symbols of Sabina. Mountain much appreciated both in terms of skiing by the inhabitants of the surrounding areas and for the cycling routes it offers.

Top of Mount Frostspot. Small grassy peak with a 360 degree view of the Reatini Mountains (Terminillo) and the Tiber Valley.

The ascent to Monte delle Croci from Greccio is not too demanding an excursion. In just 5 km away from the town you can enjoy a breathtaking view.

The Chapel of S. Francesco was one of the places where the Poverello of Assisi took refuge to meditate. In this small space of tranquility he could remain immersed in nature.