The varying landscape of the Sabina Montana offers innumerable opportunities for a wealth of excursions: Monte Tancia, Monte Pizzuto, Monte Ode, Valle Ferrara are some of the possible destinations. With a good map or following an expert guide it is possible to reach Umbria.
Hiking, cycling or horseback, it doesn’t matter how, as far as one can discover new routes that open up on new sceneries and surprising views.
The most challenging is the path that leads through the Valle Gemini and up the sides of Monte Pizzuto to its highest peak, from where one can enjoy a complete view of all of Sabina and, on clear days, all the way to the sea. Another fascinating excursion is to the Prati di Cottanello, where horses, cows, pigs and sheep graze in total freedom. It is possible to follow numerous paths that meander through woods and pastures. From Cottanello, following a path, it is possible to reach the Cappelletta di San Francesco, not far from Greccio, where San Francesco built the Sanctuary where he recreated the scene of the birth of our Lord.
For the daredevils, the mountain offer many rock faces for free climbing.
Something for everyone: on foot, biking, on horseback...it is possible to discover the most amazing hidden corners of this land
excursions and adventures in Sabina Montana
Monte Pizzuto
It is part of Monti Sabini chain and reaches an elevation of 1288 m.
How to reach it
When once Poggio Catino cross the village and take the road known as via Tancia that leads to Rieti. On arriving at a narrow bridge, park the car and follow the path on the left from where the excursion starts.
Not to miss
Valle Gemini: The path that leads to Monte Pizzuto traverses an extraordinary valley that lies between Monti Sabini.
Monte Tancia
It is part of Monti Sabini chain and reaches an elevation of 1282 m.
How to reach it
When once Poggio Catino cross the village and take the road known as via Tancia that leads to Rieti. Once at Osteria di Tancia park the car and on foot follow the path that leads to the north up the eastern part of Monte Tancia.
Not to miss
Grotte di San Michele:It is located on the path that leads to Roccantica. Following the path that starts from via Tancia, one arrives at a fork. Take the right hand that will lead to the base of the rock in which the grotto is located. In the past, it was an important hermitage connected to an extraordinary legend.
Monte Ode
It is part of Monti Sabini chain and reaches an elevation of 964 m.
How to reach it
When once Poggio Catino cross the village and take the road known as via Tancia that leads to Rieti. Once at Osteria di Tancia park the car and on foot take the southerly path that passes to the right of the building of Osteria del Tancia
Not to miss
Pozze del Diavolo: Deep natural pools formed by the water eroding the rocks and forming beautiful little waterfalls.
I Monti Sabini
 Climbing |
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 Valle Gemini |
 On Horseback |
 Hiking |
 Monte PIzzuto |
