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On this stretch of the Via Francigena, during our crossing (the last ten days of September), we noticed an indescribable expanse of cyclamen in the undergrowth, unlike anything I've seen in other places more familiar to me in the north. This is the so-called "Neapolitan cyclamen" (Cyclamen hederifolium), a particular variety typical of central and southern Italy, with leaves with serrated, ivy-like edges.

Beautiful cycle path on the Via Francigena towards Rome. The path continues across the Cassia under hazelnut groves.

fairly simple path

The Passionist Monastery of Sant’Angelo is located on the slopes of Monte Fogliano, forming part of the Cimini Mountain range, in the vicinity of a volcanic crater that gave rise to Lake Vico and the nature reserve of the same name. The monastery, at an altitude of 300 meters (approx. 900 feet) above sea level, is situated within the town of Vetralla and forms part of the Province of Viterbo, one of northern most provinces of the Italian region of Lazio. It is bordered on the south by the metropolitan capital city of Rome and on the southeast by the Province of Rieti. On the north it is bordered by the region of Tuscany (the Province of Grosseto, the location of Monte Argentario) and by the region of Umbria (the Province of Terni) to the east. The Tyrrhenian Sea is located to the west. The town of Vetralla and the monastery is a pilgrim station on the ancient “Via Francigena”, which was once traveled by wayfarers and pilgrims on their way to Rome. This small town in the Viterbo area attracts Italian and foreign tourists who appreciate its charming historic center and the naturalistic, archaeological, and religious itineraries, including our Sant’Angelo Monastery, scattered throughout the surrounding area. (c) https://www.passiochristi.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Guida-VETRALLA-2024-Inglese.pdf

Walking on the Via Francigena, in the centuries-old forest between Vetralla and Sutri.

It is a mystical and engaging place where Saint Jerome lived as a hermit

Hermitage completely dug into the rock immersed in a splendid beech forest

Pay attention to the bees who, apparently, really appreciate the watering hole...