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really really very tiring

Meeting point

The route ends at the village centre where you can rest in the shade on a bench and drink from the fountain in the square. Moreover, there are two great restaurants here (Ristorante da Peppe e Ristorante da Romano) where you can eat delicious local food.

Looking west you can see the vast area of the city of Rome and its province. In the valley below the town of San Gregorio da Sassola and, following on the right side, the city of Tivoli in the middle of the valley.

It is a challenging but absolutely wonderful path, to be followed like the ancient pilgrims, in silence and prayer...

The path is dedicated to Pope John Paul II who used to take walks in the little frequented areas of the Prenestini mountains. The route is not very demanding, except in the final part at the foot of the sanctuary, and crosses a wooded area of considerable interest. It is recommended to walk it especially in spring when the bottom of the wood is covered with many species of flowers and the Falconara ditch is full of water.

The Sanctuary of Mentorella is one of the oldest Marian sanctuaries in Europe. Inside the sanctuary there is the cave of San Benedetto, a truly special place: it is a tiny cave which is accessed via a very narrow gap in the rock. Right at the entrance there is a shrine with the bones of the friars. In the sanctuary there is also a small refuge that is always open, with bathrooms and tables.

From the modest top of Monte Calo, 1,152 metres, there is a beautiful panorama both towards Rome and towards the rocky walls of Monte Guadagnolo, recognizable by the towering antennas. Easily reachable from Rome, it is a perfect place for a picnic or to see the stars on beautiful summer evenings and enjoy a refreshing refreshment!