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Sassinoro is a little-known village, but well worth a visit for the beauty of the surrounding landscapes. It stands on a rocky promontory at an altitude of 783 m, in the heart of the stunning Tammaro Valley.

Santa Croce del Sannio is one of the highest villages in the Benevento area, overlooking the Tammaro Valley with views that extend to the Apennines. The historic center retains its medieval layout with stone alleys, small squares, and ancient rural houses. Climbing up to this point offers a privileged view of the hilly Sannio landscape and the network of sheep tracks and pastures that characterize the area.

The Campolattaro Lake Oasis is one of the most important natural areas in Sannio, managed by the WWF and characterized by a large artificial lake surrounded by woods, pastures, and wetlands. It is an ideal habitat for wildlife observation: herons, night herons, birds of prey, and many migratory species find a resting place here during the transit seasons. The scenic viewpoints along the shore offer expansive views of the lake and the Tammaro hills.

The Taverna del Cortile is one of the most significant sites in the Molise sheep-track network. Located in the countryside north of Campobasso, it has been a key stop for transhumance for centuries, offering shelter and refreshment to shepherds and their flocks traveling between the Abruzzo highlands and the pastures of Puglia. Built in the 17th century, the tavern was a strategic stopping point, a crossroads between the rural and urban worlds. Here, people ate, prayed, exchanged news, and found solace. Its location at the gates of the city made it a place of transition between pastoral and urban culture. Its importance is linked to the convergence of two sheep tracks: - the Cortile–Centocelle track, which connected the Celano–Foggia sheep track - the Cortile–Matese track, which connected the Castel di Sangro–Lucera sheep track with the Pescasseroli–Candela, passing through Bojano and Sepino This double connection made the Taverna del Cortile a vital hub for transhumance, where flocks, merchants, pilgrims, and travelers met. It was a hub between the major grassy arteries that crisscrossed Molise, and contributed to the economic and cultural development of the area. Today, although no longer active, the tavern retains a strong identity. It is mentioned in cultural walks, hikes, and gravel rides that celebrate the memory of transhumance. Its charm endures in the landscape, in the stories, and in its symbolic function as the gateway to the Molise sheep tracks. by Molise Trail

The historic center is beautiful and rises up to the Monforte castle.

Area equipped for camping. It is possible to visit the forest on foot or by mountain bike

Wonderful view of the Matese, 2 steps from Campobasso

A point of reference for the city as it is an important junction to reach the hospital and the ring road, the "Madonnella" also represents the beginning of a pleasant route immersed in the woods along the provincial road 53, ideal for admiring the Matese away from the traffic