Rifugio Belvedere, Cascia

Rifugio Belvedere: location

Rifugio Belvedere is in Onelli, a hamlet in the municipality of Cascia (province of Perugia). The center of Cascia is just over 3 km away as the crow flies. The village stands at 953 m above sea level and was once a transit point toward the old mountain route to Monteleone and Villa San Silvestro.

When choosing the time of a stay, keep in mind that the altitude affects the climate. In Onelli winters are very cold with heavy snowfall, while summers are mild.

Rifugio Belvedere: services

Rifugio Belvedere is a family-run B&B on the second floor of a villa, open from April to early November. It has three rooms with private bathrooms, two doubles and one triple, with air conditioning, heating, Wi-Fi and a smart TV. Breakfast is served in an equipped space, where guests can also use the kitchen for quick meals. To compare similar options in the area, see the page on B&Bs in Cascia.

What to see near Rifugio Belvedere in Cascia

Several nature trails start from Onelli. The best known is the Marvia trail, which begins in front of the Chiesa di San Sisto and climbs the slopes of Monte Meraviglia to the summit, above the village and the valley.

On the summit of Monte Meraviglia, archaeological surveys in 2018 confirmed the presence of a hilltop sanctuary used between the 6th century BC and the 1st century BC.

Along the trails grow beech, oak and maple woods. Wildlife includes squirrels, wild boar, hares and roe deer, but also grass snakes and vipers, so care is needed when walking.

The Basilica of Santa Rita, in the center of Cascia, is just over 3 km from Onelli as the crow flies.