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Country Houses in the Sibillini Mountains

Anyone looking for a country house in the Sibillini Mountains will find rural accommodation spread across the municipalities of the national park. The park was established in 1993, covers about 70,000 hectares and includes 14 municipalities in the Marche and two in Umbria. The landscape changes a great deal from one area to another. Among the most visited places are the Castelluccio flowering, the Piani di Ragnolo, the springs of the Ambro river and the Gole del Fiastrone (Fiastrone gorges), whose trail is currently closed by ordinance. Falcons, owls, foxes, porcupines and roe deer can still be seen in the area.

This page helps work out which areas to search in and how to tell properties apart. For other formats, a good starting point is where to stay in the Sibillini Mountains, or the pages on agriturismo in the Sibillini Mountains and Monti Sibillini B&B stays.

Warning Gole del Fiastrone closed by ordinance. The Sibillini National Park states that access to the Gole del Fiastrone is prohibited to everyone for safety reasons (ordinance of the Municipality of Fiastra no. 41/2020). With ordinance no. 39 of July 28, 2022, the Municipality of Fiastra then regulated the use of the trails of the Lame Rosse, the Grotta dei Frati and the Gole del Fiastrone: before setting out, check on the Municipality's website which sections are open and under what restrictions.

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Country houses in the Sibillini Mountains: the best areas

Country houses are concentrated in certain areas, both on the Marche side and in Umbria.

In the Pievebovigliana and Valfornace area, in the province of Macerata, there are three country houses of different sizes. In Montefortino, in the province of Fermo, a country house offers complete, self-contained apartments, with an optional B&B service. It stands on the hills at the foot of Monte Sibilla, on the eastern side of the park.

In Montemonaco, in the Piceno area, a country house with 15 rooms has a seasonal pool a few meters from the building and a hot tub. Lago di Gerosa is not far away. The Grotta della Sibilla museum, now closed for restoration, is a short drive away.

In Umbria, country houses are found in Preci and Norcia. In the municipality of Montegallo, at Colle, the country house that also served as a hut on the Grande Anello dei Sibillini was made unusable by the earthquake.

Other country houses are in Amandola and San Ginesio. They are classified as an agriturismo (Amandola) and as apartments (San Ginesio) respectively.

Country houses in the Sibillini Mountains: the map of properties

The map shows where each country house is in relation to villages and trailheads. The park is large and includes municipalities in four provinces. It is therefore wise to check the location before booking, based on what you want to see.

To stay near the Castelluccio flowering, there is the page on where to stay near Castelluccio (Norcia). For a stay by the lake, there is the one on where to stay near Lago di Fiastra.

Country houses in the Sibillini Mountains: how to choose

The name "country house" does not refer to a single type of accommodation. In the park's list of properties, places with this name appear as agriturismi, as bed & breakfasts and as apartments. The Park's list also distinguishes rural accommodation (country houses) from other types of lodging. Before booking, it is worth finding out whether it means rooms with breakfast or self-contained apartments.

Sizes vary, from small properties to larger ones. Services vary too. They include parking, Wi-Fi, bikes and whether or not pets are allowed. Some properties also offer activities: in the case of Montemonaco, hiking, horse riding and cycling, with bike rental.

One useful indicator is the Quality Label. Properties that have obtained it are called "Esercizi Consigliati del Parco" (the Park's recommended businesses), and the label is offered by the Park Authority. The classes are Gold, Silver and Bronze.

Frequently asked questions

Is a country house the same as an agriturismo?

Not always. In the park's list of properties, those called country houses are classified in different ways: agriturismo, bed & breakfast or apartments. Some offer self-contained apartments with breakfast on request. It is best to check the listing to see whether it means rooms or apartments.

Is there a label that identifies the most reliable properties in the park?

Yes, the Park Authority offers the Quality Label. Properties that obtain it are called Esercizi Consigliati del Parco (the Park's recommended businesses). The official list shows the Gold, Silver and Bronze classes. Not all country houses have it, so the label is an extra criterion, not a requirement.

How big are the country houses in the Sibillini?

It depends on the property. In the Pievebovigliana and Valfornace area there are country houses of different capacities. In Montemonaco one country house has 15 rooms. Before booking, it is wise to check the capacity against the number of people.

Can you go hiking or cycling from a country house?

Often, yes. A country house in Montefortino, on the hills at the foot of Monte Sibilla, is suited to mountain biking, road cycling and trekking, and has bike storage. In Montemonaco hiking, horse riding and cycling are possible, including bike rental.