Church of San Rocco (Sarnano)

Visiting the Church of San Rocco in Sarnano

The church fits well into a walk around Sarnano. From its churchyard the route continues toward the hamlet of Romani and the Cascatelle di Sarnano. A loop hike also starts here toward the Pozze dell'Acquasanta (natural pools) and the Cascata del Pellegrino: it is about 9 km long, with an elevation gain of about 200 m and a duration of about 3 hours.

Before setting off, it is worth checking the weather. To go inside the building, it is wise to ask about accessibility in advance.

Where the Church of San Rocco is located

Sarnano lies about halfway along the Strada Statale 78 Picena, the highway linking Ascoli Piceno with Macerata. Amandola is about 12 km away and San Ginesio about 15 km.

From the center, at Piazza della Libertà, follow the signs for Sassotetto along via Benedetto Costa. After about 500 m comes the junction with via San Rocco: turn left and go down to the church.

Around the Church of San Rocco

From the church, turn right and pass through the village of Romani. After a bridge, a dirt path on the right leads to the Cascatelle di Sarnano, a small drop of the Tennacola stream.

The Cascatelle are one of the three waterfalls linked by the Via delle Cascate Perdute. The other two are the Cascata dell'Antico Mulino, in the Piano area, and the Cascata de lu Vagnatò, in the locality of Morelli. Two of these falls, long hidden by vegetation, only became visible again in 2020. Coming back from the Cascatelle, the route passes the church and turns into via Donato Bramante, toward the new school complex.

The historic center of Sarnano is one of the Borghi più belli d'Italia (Most Beautiful Villages in Italy) and holds the Bandiera Arancione (Orange Flag) award. Other churches of the area are collected on the page dedicated to churches in the Sibillini Mountains.