La Locanda di Ulisse, Montemonaco

La Locanda di Ulisse: location in Vallefiume

The agriturismo stands in Vallefiume, about 4 km from Montemonaco and at about 800 m above sea level. The setting is green and quiet, within the Sibillini Mountains National Park. Montemonaco is the nearest village. Other places to spend the night are on the page where to stay in Montemonaco.

La Locanda di Ulisse: apartments and services

The property has three apartments, one of which is suitable for people with disabilities. Each apartment has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large dining room with a sofa bed and a fully equipped kitchen. It sleeps from 5 to 7 people. The apartments have independent heating, a fireplace and a TV.

On the ground floor there is a hall with stone walls and a large old fireplace. Next to the inn is a garden with a children's playground.

Guests can take part in some of the farm's activities, such as harvesting potatoes and marroni (large chestnuts) in the farm's own chestnut groves. The agriturismo sells its own naturally grown products: potatoes, farro (spelt), stone-ground corn flour, walnuts, chestnuts, apples and lentils.

La Locanda di Ulisse: what to see nearby

From Vallefiume it is a short trip to Lago di Pilato, on Monte Vettore, and to the fairies' cave on Monte Sibilla. Closer by are the sanctuary of the Madonna dell'Ambro, the Gole dell'Infernaccio gorge and several old churches scattered across the area.

Montemonaco is home to the Sibyl's Cave Museum, now closed for restoration, devoted to the legends of the Sibillini. The village also holds the chestnut festival on the last Saturday and Sunday of October.