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Fuoriporta Itinerary 4 - Capovalle, Amandola

S Start: 544 m

Map and track: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Trail facts

Start
Start · 544 m
Route
loop
Trail marker
4
Municipality
Amandola

Fuoriporta itinerary 4 - Capovalle is an 8.7 km loop trail in the municipality of Amandola. It carries the number 4, is managed by the Municipality of Amandola and is graded T (tourist). It passes several rural hamlets, including Moglietta, Campo di Masci, Capovalle, Casalicchio and Francalancia, which tell of a long human presence at the foot of the Sibillini Mountains. The best period runs from April to October.

The elevation gain is 440 m and elevations range from about 544 to 948 m. It is a hike that calls for a minimum of fitness, suited to anyone who wants to combine walking with visits to villages.

Distance
8.58 km
Elevation gain
+436 m
Elevation loss
−436 m
Lowest point
544 m
Highest point
948 m
Difficulty
E, hiking
Time
3 h 25 min (estimate)

From the OpenStreetMap track and the Copernicus DEM profile; time is an estimate.

Before you go

Forecast at the start

  1. Today12° / 8°0.3 mmPartly cloudy

Forecast by MET Norway, updated automatically · license CC BY 4.0

Rules and orders: Park website. Snow and avalanches: Meteomont bulletin.

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Elevation profile
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Ascent
436 m
Descent
436 m
Lowest point
544 m
Highest point
948 m

Elevations: Copernicus DEM GLO-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018.

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Indicative OpenStreetMap track: check the markers and trail conditions on site.

The Fuoriporta itinerary 4 - Capovalle route

The trail forms a loop, so it returns to the starting point without retracing the same route. It links the hamlets of Case Coletta, Campo di Masci, Moglietta, Valle, Capovalle, Casalicchio and Francalancia, and passes over the summit of Monte Rocca.

The route offers views over the valleys below and the mountains, with very varied surroundings: plateaus, woods and a stretch along a stream. Of the Amandola fuoriporta routes it is, together with no. 3, the longest, and it has the most elevation gain: it takes about 3 hours of walking.

After Casalicchio, pay attention to the trail signs. Before setting off it is always wise to check the weather.

Fuoriporta itinerary 4 - Capovalle: technical data

  • Route type: loop
  • Length: 8.7 km
  • Difficulty: T (tourist)
  • Elevation gain: 440 m
  • Highest elevation: about 948 m
  • Lowest elevation: about 544 m
  • Trail number: 4
  • Managed by: Comune di Amandola (Municipality of Amandola)
  • Recommended period: April-October

Fuoriporta itinerary 4 - Capovalle map

The map shows a loop in the Amandola area, around the hamlets of Moglietta, Capovalle and Casalicchio. All are marked as stops on the trail. Nearby routes in the same series are Fuoriporta itinerary 1 - Moscosa, Fuoriporta itinerary 2 - Moglietta and Fuoriporta itinerary 3 - Beato Antonio. Other circular routes in the area are gathered on the page on loop hikes in the Sibillini.

Points of interest along Fuoriporta itinerary 4 - Capovalle

The trail crosses small hamlets, each with its own character.

  • Moglietta: a historic village with several churches and a hermitage set into a rocky ridge. Nearby are also the Moglietta badlands (calanchi). The village is the destination of Fuoriporta itinerary 2 - Moglietta.
  • Case Coletta and Campo di Masci: hamlets marked along the route, near a drinking water point.
  • Monte Rocca: the summit reached by the itinerary.
  • Valle and Capovalle: two neighboring hamlets; at Valle a church and a drinking water point are marked. Capovalle is at about 774 m.
  • Casalicchio: a small village at about 882 m.
  • Francalancia and the church of San Michele: the hamlet and the church are along the final stretch.

Several drinking water points are marked along the route: it is still best to set off with your own supply.

Frequently asked questions

How long is Fuoriporta itinerary 4 and how much elevation gain does it have?

The route is 8.7 km long and is a loop. The elevation gain is 440 m, with elevations between about 544 and 948 m. Together with no. 3, it is the longest of the Amandola fuoriporta routes and it has the most elevation gain, so it calls for a minimum of fitness.

Is it a difficult trail?

The difficulty is T, meaning tourist. No mountaineering skills are required, but the loop is long and has 440 m of elevation gain. After Casalicchio it is best to follow the trail signs carefully.

Which villages does the route pass through?

The trail passes the hamlets of Case Coletta, Campo di Masci, Moglietta, Valle, Capovalle, Casalicchio and Francalancia. The summit of Monte Rocca is also marked. Places of worship along the way include a church at Valle and the church of San Michele.

Is there drinking water along Fuoriporta itinerary 4?

Yes, several drinking water points are marked along the route, near Case Coletta and Campo di Masci and at Valle. It is still best to carry a supply of water.

Nearby

What to see nearby

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