Walk 7 - From Valley to valley.

It is ideal for landscape lovers, covering a wide variety in a long walk. It will lead you through open or closed spaces, civilized or wild, but always bearing the signs of mankind. Forexample, there is a huge difference between Cascia and Monteleone as you approach from the narrow Corno valley. While Cascia lays at the bottom of a valley, Monteleone stands tall on the rocks. Whiile the former mimics the city, the latter remains wisely rural. Monteleoneis surrounded by isolated rural buildings, rather than small villagees like Cascia.
Although an excellent pecorino is produced as well, it’s the emmer wheat that i sthe typical product of Monteleone.

The path then continues towards Cerreto, passing through Poggiodomo. Much narrower than the Corno valley,the Tessino one is much more bitter and wild as well. On the steep slopes of Coscerno you can stil see signs of the old cultivation methods, and have a feel of what life was at that time. Madonna della Stella sanctuary is one of the most beautiful examples of medieval heremitages that are easily found all over Valnerina. After the stop at the sanctuary, we will continue towards Rocchetta and Ponte. The valley of the Nera river will bring us back to reality at the Borgo Cerreto,crossing. It’s probably the desire to stay away from everyday life that pushes us to stay in Pontealways a bit longer.