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整備され、しっかりとした白い道での難しくないルート。景色は感動的な瞬間を与えてくれます

In the Mount Subasio Park, halfway between Armenzano and Collepino, lies an enchanting village, unknown to many: San Giovanni di Collepino, "the pink stone paradise." It's a castle whose walls, which once surrounded the town, no longer exist. It's said that Saint Francis performed one of his miracles here, granting sight to Beatrice, the sister of the castle's caretaker. She later became a nun at the Vallegloria Monastery. San Giovanni is a place of peace and quiet, the perfect refuge from the traffic and chaos of big cities. There's nothing touristy about it: there are no shops, groceries, bars, restaurants, or any other services. But you can breathe the fresh air and chat with the few souls who live there. In reality, the residents of San Giovanni only spend part of the year here, as most of them have second homes.

From here you can see a beautiful slice of the Apennine chain, with Mount Cucco dominating.

The town lies on a hill, with a central castle and a double concentric circle of houses. The castle of Armenzano has ancient origins, and is worth a short stop

visited today November 8, 2024 ... I was on a bike! Now the castle is covered with thick vegetation ... but with effort you can get there. It is about 100m from the path

Nice hike, impressive view from the top and the crest of Monte Subasio. It is quite challenging at the beginning! Important to know: if you are planning to hike in summer be aware that along the trail you will be attacked by swarm of horseflies! Cover arms and legs!

summit of Mount Subasio. 360° panoramic view

The mountain Monte Subasio, the local mountain of Assisi, is about 1,290 meters high and is an ancient and mystical mountain. Since early Christian times, its caves have been home to many ascetics and hermits, and its forests have been crossed by monks who settled there over time. Of course, among these monks was Saint Francis. The mountain has a “rounded top”, a huge summit plateau and this offers a breathtaking panoramic view that is second to none. During our hike in October 2023, we were even able to see wild horses in the wild up there.