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Cammino di San Benedetto Stage 2: Cascia to Monteleone di Spoleto

S Start: Cascia · 678 m A Finish: Monteleone di Spoleto · 945 m

Map and track: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Trail facts

Start
Cascia · 678 m
Finish
Monteleone di Spoleto · 945 m
Route
one way
Trail marker
CSB
Municipality
Cascia

Cammino di San Benedetto stage 2 (Tappa 02) links Cascia to Monteleone di Spoleto on a one-way route of about 17.5 km, graded E (hiking) on the CAI scale. The stage leaves the town of St. Rita and follows the Sentiero di Santa Rita, partly carved into the rock and running alongside the Corno stream. It then reaches Roccaporena, where the saint was born in 1381. From there it continues through woods and gravel roads to Monteleone di Spoleto, a medieval village listed among the Borghi più belli d'Italia (Most Beautiful Villages in Italy). The best time of year runs from May to September.

Distance
17.39 km
Elevation gain
+718 m
Elevation loss
−452 m
Lowest point
641 m
Highest point
970 m
Difficulty
E, hiking
Time
6 h (estimate)

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

Before you go

Forecast at the start

  1. Today13° / 6°0.0 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
718 m
Descent
452 m
Lowest point
641 m
Highest point
970 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 route of Cammino di San Benedetto Stage 2

The stage starts in Cascia, where stage 1 of the Cammino di San Benedetto ends. The usual starting point is the Basilica di Santa Rita. After leaving the town, the route takes the Sentiero di Santa Rita, a scenic trail that in places runs high above the Corno.

After the trail comes Roccaporena. Here it is possible to climb to the Sacro Scoglio, the rocky spur where Rita withdrew to pray, by a stairway of about 300 steps. From the top the Sibillini and the Monti Reatini are visible.

The walk then continues on a high cart track and crosses an increasingly remote rural landscape. It finally reaches Monteleone di Spoleto. The surface is mostly dirt, with some paved sections. The stage is part of the Cammino di San Benedetto, which runs from Norcia to Montecassino.

Cammino di San Benedetto Stage 2: technical data

  • Start and finish: from Cascia to Monteleone di Spoleto.
  • Route type: one-way, not a loop.
  • Length: about 17.5 km.
  • Difficulty: E (hiking) on the CAI scale.
  • Elevation: the highest point is at about 970 m, the lowest at about 641 m.
  • Elevation change: about 526 m of ascent and 250 m of descent.
  • Surface: mostly dirt, with some paved sections.
  • Trail code: CSB.
  • Water: there are several drinking water points and a fountain along the route.
  • Parking: near the start, in Cascia, there are many parking areas within 500 m, the closest about 190-200 m away.

There are also picnic areas along the stage.

Map of Cammino di San Benedetto Stage 2

The map shows the route, marked with the code CSB, climbing from Cascia toward Roccaporena and then reaching Monteleone di Spoleto. Useful points are marked along the way: drinking water sources, the fountain, picnic areas, churches and roadside shrines. The route is one-way, so a plan is needed for getting back to the start.

Points of interest on Cammino di San Benedetto Stage 2

The section richest in points of interest is Roccaporena. Here stand the Santuario di Roccaporena, linked to the life of St. Rita, and the Church of San Montano. The Sacro Scoglio can be reached with a short detour. Around the village six numbered caves are marked, from the 1st to the 6th, along with several numbered roadside shrines.

In Monteleone di Spoleto the Chiesa di San Giovanni and the church and friary of San Francesco are marked. The village keeps a faithful reproduction of the Biga di Monteleone, a parade chariot.

Frequently asked questions

Is the stage 2 route a loop?

No. The stage is one-way and runs from Cascia to Monteleone di Spoleto, so it does not return to the starting point. Anyone leaving a car in Cascia needs to plan the return in advance. There are many parking areas near the start, the closest about 190-200 m away.

Is there water on the Cascia to Monteleone di Spoleto stage?

Yes. Several drinking water points and a fountain are marked along the route. There are also picnic areas for breaks. It is still best to start with an adequate water supply, because the stage is about 17 km long.

Does the route pass through Roccaporena?

Yes. After the Sentiero di Santa Rita the stage reaches Roccaporena, the village where St. Rita was born. Here it is possible to climb to the Sacro Scoglio by a stairway of about 300 steps. The village has the Santuario di Roccaporena and the Chiesa di San Montano.

What kind of surface does stage 2 have?

The surface is mostly dirt, with some paved sections. The route alternates footpaths, including the Sentiero di Santa Rita, and a high cart track. The difficulty is E (hiking) on the CAI scale.

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