Ferentillo - Abbey of San Pietro in Valle Itinerary
A historical and spiritual itinerary along an ancient mule track, once an important trade route connecting the Spoleto Valley, the Valnerina, and the Leonessa Valley.
Departure Ferentillo Arrival San Pietro in Valle Estimated time 3 hours 30 minutes (2 hours 51 minutes if trained) Accessible by: On foot Terrain Hiking path, mixed surface Difficulty Intermediate | Hiking Places of interest along the route: Ferentillo, Mummy Museum, San Pietro, Rocca Ferentillo The suggested itinerary begins in Ferentillo, and after passing through Gabbio and Lorino, it climbs up to Forca, at 802 meters above sea level. From there, it descends to the valley to 364 meters, to reach the magnificent Abbey of San Pietro in Valle. Now a private historic residence, the Abbey was highly influential during the Middle Ages, and led several times the rebellion against the Duchy of Spoleto as part of the "Federation of the Twelve Castles." The full GPX track is also available and can be accessed on KOMOOT.