Anello di Montagna Grande

The Anello di Montagna Grande: the route

From Agliano the loop climbs straight toward Colle Montecchie, then descends to Fonni, just over 2 km from the start. The lowest point of the loop is around 572 m; from there the trail climbs back up to Colle Tiglio, at about 1,197 m, the highest point, before returning to Agliano. The elevation gain of about 730 m is the total climb of the whole loop.

The walking time is about 5 hours 25 minutes, and it varies with pace, stops and ground conditions. It is therefore best to start in the morning and check the weather before going out.

Anello di Montagna Grande: technical data

• Start and finish: Agliano (Campello sul Clitunno)
• Route type: loop
• Trail number: 418
• CAI register code (REI): NPGB4180
• Managed by: CAI Spoleto section
• Difficulty (CAI scale): E, hiking
• Length: about 12.2 km
• Maximum altitude: about 1,197 m
• Minimum altitude: about 572 m
• Elevation gain: about 730 m
• Walking time: about 5 hours 25 minutes

Anello di Montagna Grande: the map

The track starts and finishes at Agliano. On hiking maps and in apps the route can be found by searching for CAI trail 418 or the register code NPGB4180. To find the way at junctions, it is useful to load the track onto a phone before setting out.

Points of interest along the Anello di Montagna Grande

Along the Anello di Montagna Grande the following are marked:

• the hamlet of Agliano, where the loop begins and ends;
• the summit of Colle Montecchie, shortly after the start;
• the hamlet of Fonni;
• the summit of Colle Tiglio, the highest point of the route;
• three drinking water points.

Even with these sources, it is wise to start with a supply of water. Other routes that return to their starting point are collected on the page on loop hikes in the Sibillini.