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Church of the Madonna delle Grazie located in Castelfranco, in the municipality of Pietralunga (Pg) near the border with the Province of Pesaro, between Umbria and Marche. The church stands a short distance from the Castelfranco Pass, at an altitude of 769 meters above sea level, along the road that was once used to cross the Apennines and pass from the Adriatic side (Bosso river basin) to the Tyrrhenian side that leads to the Tiber plain and vice versa. In front of the church on the pavement there is a stone (see photo) that indicates the points of flow of rainwater; on one side towards streams and rivers that in their path carry water to the Tyrrhenian Sea and on the other towards the Adriatic

Tough climb on a dirt road, but worth it!

The descent ends on a dirt road and you take the slightly uphill asphalt road, leaving the Fonte Avellana monastery on the right up to the collar from which you take the nosedive towards Frontone.

Scheggia is a border town, and has always been, since the times of the Ancient Romans. Its charm lies in the testimonies of that era that can still be visited: the Abbey of Santa Maria di Sitria and the Hermitage of San Girolamo. Nearby is also the suggestive Scheggia pass: an Apennine passage located at 632 meters above sea level.

Pass at more than a thousand meters on a dirt road just below Monte Aguzzo. From here you can climb to the top at 1110 meters and enjoy a beautiful view of the surrounding landscape.

The Madonna della Cima pass is located at 780 meters above sea level and connects Gubbio with the plain of Scheggia and Sigillo. Both sides have gentle slopes, the road is wide and has a well-maintained surface.

Located at 780 meters above sea level, the Valico di Madonna della Cima connects Gubbio with the plain of Scheggia and Sigillo. Both sides have gentle slopes, the road is wide and has a well-maintained surface. These features make this stretch very popular even among motorcyclists: it is good to pay attention especially on weekends. Shortly after having crossed the hill towards Gubbio, a branch off from the main road allows you to reach the Basilica of Sant'Ubaldo with its beautiful view of Gubbio.

First (or last) town in Umbria along the old Via Flaminia, excellent for supplies before heading back down to Rome