CAMMINO DELLA PIETRA BIANCA

STAGE 01: Attigliano to Penna in Teverina

Length: 21 km
Height difference: +854 m / -641 m

After visiting the historic center of Attigliano, with its glimpse of the valley below and the alleyways overlooked by the village’s ancient buildings, we start from Piazza Vittorio Emanuele.

After passing through the village of Attigliano, take the dirt road that climbs the coppice of the Bandita, until it leads to the Jupiter lookout and the village gate located below the Ducal Palace.

Having passed through the historic center of Jupiter, proceed to Penna in Teverina by walking along a section of the existing Cammino di San Valentino, then descend to the Strada della Barca, where there is the ancient Casale della Barca and the bridge of the same name, whose name derives from the ancient landing place that allowed the crossing of the Tiber River below.

Having reached the vicinity of the village of Penna in Teverina, we descend until we reach the Solfatara, and then climb back up to the new part of the village. Skirting the built-up area, you return to the western side to cross the ancient gate, from which there is an enchanting view, which allows you to cross the charming old town.

STAGE 02: from Penna in Teverina to Sambucetole

Length: 19.2 km
Height difference: +608m / -584m

A visit to the neat little historic center of the village of Penna in Teverina is a must, as is a visit to the church and the historic stable nativity scene.

Leaving the built-up area and travelling along a section of the provincial road, we cross the Piano delle Selve and skirting the Podere di Monte Pelato we arrive at the Spiccalonto road that will lead us to Amelia.

Amelia welcomes us with its door, inside which it is possible to visit the church of St. Francis.

It continues alongside the characteristic cyclopean walls, descending toward the Rio Grande Park and through the Pisciarello vocabolo, the Podere Monte Piglio and the Podere Angeletti, to arrive in the vicinity of the Cappuccini Cave and the monastery of the same name.

The climb to the aqueduct plant is a bit steep and rocky, as is the descent to the village of Sambucetole, which is reached after crossing a ditch and skirting the sports facility.

STAGE 03: Sambucetole to Avigliano Umbro

Length: 23.7 km
Height difference: +630 m / -511 m

Going up to the village of Sambucetole, we descend after a few hundred meters on the ancient Via Amerina to continue on the same in the direction of the ruins of the castle of Lacuscello.

Having reached the road crossing near the abbey of Santa Maria in Canale, continue for a kilometer in the direction of the Mesciano estate, until you reach a fork in the road, where you must choose whether to take the official route or the “Cementata” variant.

In dry weather, take a right, pass Podere Mesciano on a very scenic route, and then descend to the left to reach Il Canto.

During the winter season and in any case in case of heavy rains, it is recommended to take the “Cementata” variant, turning left and reaching the cemented road that leads through various farms to the locality Il Canto.

Here the two routes come together, leading to the houses of San Martino, and then up to the village of Montecastrilli, which stands on a small hill and inside preserves the elaborate church of San Nicolò.

Leaving Montecastrilli, cross the provincial road and continue towards Poggio S. Polo, then pass Big Bench #346 (one of the large benches installed nearby) and the ancient church of San Lorenzo. When you reach the road to Farnetta, after 350 m of asphalt you again take a dirt road that leads to the entrance of the Fossil Forest and finally reach Dunarobba.

Dunarobba is home to a center for plant paleontology, as a particularly beautiful Fossil Forest was discovered during excavations for a brick kiln.

The unique Dunarobba Fossil Forest can be visited. For hours and information www.forestafossile.it.

The two small hamlets of Dunarobba and Farnetta are connected by about 3 km of typical white limestone road that runs through a wide valley.

Past Farnetta, in 2 km you reach Avigliano Umbro and its historic center, with characteristic murals and the Holy Trinity Church.

STAGE 04: Avigliano Umbro to Macchie

Length: 19.6 km
Height difference: +672 m / -613 m

Leaving Avigliano, passing through the vocabularies of Pian dell’Ara and Montebello, a short and undemanding route leads to the village of Castel dell’Aquila.

The route from Castel dell’Aquila continues on the ancient Via Amerina to the ancient village of Collicello with its fortress, walls and the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.

The section from Collicello to Macchie has a fairly well-constructed route between ascents and descents, the bottom in some places being quite stony, especially near Mount l’Aiola on Piani Peloni and on the descent to Capita and Lunchi springs.

STAGE 05: Macchie to Alviano

Length: 23.2 km
Height difference: +684 m / -943 m

The first section, about 10 km partly wooded, passing through Podere Valle Rignana and Mistriano, leads to the small village of Porchiano del Monte.

The “Massano” variant is recommended by MTB, passes through Podere Massano, reaches Podere S. Caterina and travels a short paved section before rejoining the classic route at the junction for Mistriano.

Porchiano del Monte welcomes us on the small hill, and with a short detour it is possible to visit the Trinity Church. We quickly continue on the Siano road to the village of Lugnano in Teverina.

From the belvedere there is a splendid view of the Tiber valley and the Alviano nature reserve, while in the central area is the splendid Collegiate Church whose base dates back to the 8th/9th century. The entire historic center is splendid.

Leaving Lugnano in Teverina, continue in the direction of the Capuchin Convent, Buca del Vento, Valle Nera and Valle di Mezzo to arrive in the area of Petraia Park and the neighboring Pianali, Grotta di Rancacani and the Hermitage of San Brunone. With the passage in the vocabolo Paolicchie one descends to Alviano.

STAGE 06: Alviano to Attigliano

Length: 19.3 km
Height difference: +502 m / -658 m

The castle of Alviano, or Doria Pamphili, rises imposingly in the center of Alviano and dominates the valley. Built in the Renaissance period by Bartolomeo di Alviano on a medieval basis, it is the seat of the municipality and also serves as a museum.

We head toward Attigliano on the longest section of the path, with continuous ups and downs and passages close to splendid farmhouses, through Campo Arcangelo, Podere terra Cavata, Podere La Croce, Casale Tesei, Podere Urdi, Fontanelle, the Collesecco area, the Fontana delle Mosse, and Podere Bolognino, until we reach near the vocabolo Cerque Lascie.

Here the classic route bends left to reach Poggio Gramignano and its archaeological site, then leads to Poggio Corona, from which it descends until it reaches Fontana S. Eugenia.

The “Calanchi” variant, more challenging given the nature of the terrain, continues straight ahead and from Poggio Murlo the enchanting scenery of the Calanchi and the path through them opens up to the ruins of Ramici Castle. The descent leads to the remains of the Archignano farmhouse, then to Fontana S. Eugenia.

From the St. Eugenia Fountain, where the two paths meet, one reaches the bank of the Tiber, then arrives under the walls of Attigliano. A few dozen meters lead inside the village to the finish line.