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At the end of the Ragnolo plains, the road begins to descend again towards the area hosting the stele dedicated to Michele Scarponi. The summit appears in front of us.

The climb is long with regular gradients.

To refill the water bottles.

The Sibillini Mountains offer enchanting views.

As we ascend towards the Piana di Raggnolo, the beauty of nature around us will make the 11 km climb less tiring. Perhaps because this hike was done in August, perhaps because the temperature was around 35°C, despite the cool air, given the altitude and the setting, I hiked alone, encountering only a motorcycle and a Jeep. It felt like being on a Tibetan plateau.

Three and a half kilometers beyond Fiastra, the real, long climb to Sassotetto begins. Two important signs are the fountains with very fresh water that will help us on this long climb. Five meters before the fountains, turn left to climb through the Piana di Ragnolo (the most beautiful part of the hike). Now go… slowly and far.

This is basically where the climb to Lake Fiastra begins. Shortly after this fork, I chose to turn left, about 500 meters/1 km, because it allows us to reach the lake from a side that allows us to enjoy almost the entire basin from a different perspective than the tourist one. The climb is challenging, but we would be rewarded with the beautiful view that awaits us above the lake.

Maddalena Pass