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The SR637 that connects Lenola to Vallecorsa is beautiful, it is pleasant both uphill (from Lenola) and downhill (from Vallecorsa), relaxing and fun, the eyes get lost in the valley

From Campodimele it's about ten kilometers of pedaled and shaded climb

Going up to the Vallecorsa pass, the climb starts 6 km before the built-up area. First you climb gently and then tackle a steeper stretch followed by a 3 km descent that leads us to overcome the Vallecorsa village. The last 5.60 km of ascent leading to the pass alternate gentle slopes with a more challenging central stretch. From the top of the pass, at 530 m asl, you can admire a beautiful panorama that is an excellent reward for the effort.

The climb up the Passo San Nicola from the northern side is much easier than from the south. Steepest section is around 6%, but most of the climb is in the 3-4% region. At the top you do not have wide view, however if you decent towards the southern side you get a lot of views of the valley towards Itri.

The ruins of the fortified medieval village of Acquaviva rise on a peak of the ridge of the Ausoni Mountains. What remains of that village, perched on a suggestive hill at 617 meters between the mountains of Fondi and Vallecorsa, are the walls, the ramparts, the water cisterns and the remains of material necessary for the agricultural life of the population; among these there are still some stone wheels for the grinding of the olives.

Ruins of the previous city of Vallecorsa

On the top of the mountain, between Fondi, Lenola and Vallecorsa are the remains of the ancient fortified settlement of Acquaviva, dating back to the 11th century AD, definitively abandoned in the 16th century after the sack by brigands led by Marco Sciapa. A circular path leads to the remains of the ancient fortified settlement. Border between the Papal State and the Bourbon Kingdom, as evidenced by the characteristic stone columns (cippi) present on this site.

The famous Gabriele D'Annunzio was also hosted in the elegant residence. In 1928 the Castel Sindici estate was declared an "Area of National Artistic Interest". In the cellars, "Castel Sindici" wine was produced, sold in Italy and abroad, winner of eight gold medals. This wine was much appreciated, so much so that it was mentioned among the fine wines of Lazio in the first edition of 1931 of the "Gastronomic Guide of Italy" of the Italian Touring Club and to be exhibited among the wines of the Italian pavilion of the 1935 World Expo in Brussels. .