Grande Anello dei Sibillini Stage 9: Campi Vecchio to Visso

The route of Grande Anello dei Sibillini Stage 9

The stage starts from Campi Vecchio. Because of works near the start, at present the marked route has to be left and the paved road followed toward Fonte Antica. The route then crosses the Val Majore up to the pass, at about 1,200 m, between Monte Lungo and Monte Macchialunga. From there the expanse of grasslands of the Casali dell'Acquaro opens up, in the Colli dell'Acquaro. The route then descends into the Valle di Visso, which lies between Monte Moricone and Monte Cavolese. Following the valley, the trail reaches the gates of Visso.

Visso is the point where the loop closes. It is also the place where the Grande Anello ideally begins, since it hosts the headquarters of the Ente Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini. Hikers walking the whole circuit in numbered order arrive here after Grande Anello dei Sibillini stage 8, which ends in Campi. Those starting from Visso will find Grande Anello dei Sibillini stage 1 instead.

Stage 9 technical data: Grande Anello dei Sibillini

Stage 9 runs from Campi Vecchio, in the municipality of Norcia, to Visso. It is not a loop: it is a linear section, and only the whole Grande Anello returns to its starting point. The trail is identified by the code GAS and managed by the Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini.

• Elevation gain: 345 m.
• Highest point: about 1,230 m.
• Lowest point: about 613 m.

The whole Grande Anello dei Sibillini is a hiking route of about 124 km, divided into nine stages. For an overview, see the page dedicated to the Grande Anello dei Sibillini.

Before setting out it is always advisable to check the weather forecast and carry enough water.

Map of Grande Anello dei Sibillini Stage 9

The map shows a route running from Campi Vecchio to Visso, on the northeastern side of the valley that joins Norcia to Visso. The stage is part of the Grande Anello dei Sibillini, which is closed on itself.

Points of interest along Grande Anello dei Sibillini Stage 9

Along the stage, in walking order, are:

• the hamlet of Campi Vecchio, with the church of Sant'Andrea and some ruins;
• the Fonte Madonna del Condotto spring, with a picnic table;
• the Fonte Le Vene spring;
• the hamlet of Borgo San Giovanni, with the church of San Giovanni Battista;
• the town of Visso, with a fountain and several religious buildings: the Church of Santissimo Crocifisso, the Church of San Francesco, the church of Santa Croce, the Church of San Giacomo with its convent, the Collegiate Church of Maria Santissima and the church of Sant'Agostino with its convent.

The area was affected by the 2016 earthquake: it is advisable to check beforehand whether the individual buildings are open and safe to visit.