Grande Anello dei Borghi Ascolani
Marche, Italy
Italy · Ascoli Piceno, Italy → Ascoli Piceno, Italy
Distance
99 km
Stages
7
Difficulty
moderate
Best months
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
Grande Anello dei Borghi Ascolani · Stages and distances
Walking distances for Appy’s stages (7)
| Stage | km |
|---|---|
| 1. Ascoli Piceno → Venarotta | 18.6 |
| 2. Venarotta → Comunanza | 13.3 |
| 3. Comunanza → Uscerno | 10.9 |
| 4. Uscerno → Roccafluvione | 10.5 |
| 5. Roccafluvione → Acquasanta Terme | 10.9 |
| 6. Acquasanta Terme → Mozzano | 17.8 |
| 7. Mozzano → Ascoli Piceno | 17.3 |
| Total | 99.3 |
About
A 100 km loop through the heart of Piceno. Seven stages, each a brushstroke of history, medieval churches, ancient walls, and sun-drenched vineyards.
The Grande Anello dei Borghi Ascolani begins and ends in Ascoli Piceno, where the air is rich with the scent of fresh olive oil. Offida’s wines beckon, while Castignano’s fortifications whisper tales of centuries past.
With 3,876 metres of elevation gain, it’s a moderate challenge. Perfect for beginners, this cultural walk invites you to savor local traditions, all while wandering through Italy’s timeless landscape.
Stages
7 stages
Stage 1Ascoli Piceno → Venarotta
moderate- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 559 m
- Descent
- 281 m
Stage 2Venarotta → Comunanza
moderate- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 598 m
- Descent
- 355 m
Stage 3Comunanza → Uscerno
moderate- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 497 m
- Descent
- 355 m
Stage 4Uscerno → Roccafluvione
moderate- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 439 m
- Descent
- 795 m
Stage 5Roccafluvione → Acquasanta Terme
moderate- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 571 m
- Descent
- 494 m
Stage 6Acquasanta Terme → Mozzano
moderate- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 616 m
- Descent
- 591 m
Stage 7Mozzano → Ascoli Piceno
moderate- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 596 m
- Descent
- 985 m
Points of interest
- Castel di Luco
Castle, in Acquasanta Terme, Italy, designated as Italian national heritage.
- Palazzo Marcucci
Palace, in Ascoli Piceno, Italy, designated as Italian national heritage.
- Ponte Tufillo
Bridge, in Ascoli Piceno, Italy, built in stone.
- Torre degli Ercolani
Medieval tower of squared travertine, 34.5 metres tall and tapering as it rises, with Roman blocks reused at its base.
- Ponte Maggiore
Bridge, in Ascoli Piceno, Italy, 52 m tall, 105.0 km long.
- Torre degli Alvitreti
Tower in Romanesque Revival style, designed by Cesare Bazzani, in Ascoli Piceno, Italy.
- San Tommaso, Ascoli Piceno
11th-century church in Romanesque style, dedicated to Thomas the Apostle, in Ascoli Piceno, Italy, designated as Italian national heritage.
- San Pietro Martire
13th-century church in Gothic style, dedicated to Peter of Verona, in Ascoli Piceno, Italy, designated as Italian national heritage.
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