Grande Anello dei Sibillini Stage 3: Fiastra to Monastero

The route of Grande Anello dei Sibillini Stage 3

The stage starts from the village of Fiastra and ends in Monastero. It is not a loop: it is walked in one direction only, from one village to the other, and the return has to be arranged separately.

Along the way the route passes the hamlet of San Lorenzo al Lago and the summit of Monte dei Cancelli. Further on are two sanctuary churches dedicated to the Madonna, the Madonna del Sasso Bianco and the Madonna di Rio Bagno. Then the trail reaches Monastero. The path is marked with the code GAS.

When planning the stage, the pages on Grande Anello dei Sibillini stage 2 and Grande Anello dei Sibillini stage 4 help place this day within the rest of the loop.

Stage 3 technical data: Grande Anello dei Sibillini

• Start: Fiastra
• Finish: Monastero
• Length: 9.1 km
• Elevation gain: 518 m
• Highest point: about 1,030 m
• Lowest point: 638 m
• Route type: not a loop, from one village to the other
• Trail code: GAS
• Managed by: Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini

Given the 518 m elevation gain, the stage requires some basic uphill fitness. The most rewarding period to walk it runs from May to September. Before setting out it is advisable to check the weather and the condition of the trail with the Park.

Near the starting point there are several parking areas, at distances between about 98 and 306 m.

Map of Grande Anello dei Sibillini Stage 3

On the map the route runs from Fiastra to Monastero and does not close on itself. The main landmarks are Fiastra, San Lorenzo al Lago, Monte dei Cancelli and Monastero. Many springs with drinking water, two picnic areas and several churches are also marked along the line.

The whole itinerary is presented on the Grande Anello dei Sibillini page.

Points of interest along Grande Anello dei Sibillini Stage 3

Fiastra. The starting village has the Church of San Rocco and the Church of San Paolo Apostolo, and in the surroundings there is also a spring called Fonte di Trebbio.

San Lorenzo al Lago. This hamlet has a picnic area and the church of San Lorenzo.

Churches and sanctuaries. Toward the final part of the stage are the church of the Madonna del Sasso Bianco and the church of the Madonna di Rio Bagno. A wayside shrine is also marked.

Monte dei Cancelli. The summit the trail touches along the stage.

Monastero. The village of arrival closes the stage.

Water and rest stops. The route offers numerous drinking water points, useful for refilling, and two picnic areas.