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St. Anthony's Path - Stage 2, Majano-Sequals
Leaving the hamlet of San Tomaso we head towards Ragogna Lake; after skirting the shores of the lake, we ascend towards the centre of the village of the same name. We arrive at San Pietro, where we leave the provincial road to reach a marvellous belvedere overlooking Ragogna. We then ascend along a short, demanding and exposed passage, the most difficult of the entire walk, where the path becomes for fairly expert hikers, who can help themselves to the ropes present along the passage: this stretch is not suitable for those suffering from vertigo, but fatigue will be fully rewarded on reaching the ‘Sacrario dei tedeschi’ (German Shrine), where the view opens out onto the landscape shaped by the Tagliamento river. We then descend, passing along a short stretch of road, to enter the village of Pinzano. We descend towards the valley, immersing ourselves in natural landscapes as far as the village of Valeriano. We continue as far as Borgo Ampiano, passing near a beautiful little church dedicated to St. Anthony, and finally reach Sequals through a stretch between cultivated fields.
Saint Anthony's Region - 09 - Vidor Ring
From the town hall in Vidor, we first take the provincial road for Pieve di Soligo and leave it shortly afterwards to take a stretch of road that is first paved and then unpaved. After passing the village of Mosnigo, crosses the beautiful green area of Palù del Quartier di Piave, which consists of 1,000 hectares of land reclaimed in the 11th century by the Benedictines of the Abbey of Santa Bona and structured with a so-called bocage landscape. We continue along a mainly dirt road to Sernaglia della Battaglia, where we take a paved road that leads us to Falzé di Piave. Before entering the village, turn left and reach the Piave riverbank, where you will find a very technical section suitable only for mountain bikes on a single track trail. From here, take the St. Anthony's Way, then follow the signs for the Way. Continue along the bends and oxbow lakes of the Piave river to reach the interesting ‘Fontane Bianche’ Nature Reserve. If you want to visit the Oasis, you must leave your bike and continue on foot, otherwise turn right and follow the signs for bicycles. Continue along dirt roads following the St. Anthony's Way and cross the Isola di Morti area, a memorial dedicated to the fallen of the various battles that took place in the Piave area. Continue along the dirt road to return to Vidor where, once you have climbed up from the embankment, you will pass the Benedictine Abbey of Santa Bona, founded in 1107. Return to the village to return to the starting point.
Grande Anello Valnerina, route for persons with reduced mobility - Stage 5
The start of the day's stage coincides with the right and back side of the Basilica, until reaching Via Roma and then the Circonvallazione (ring road), which is entered by turning right; follow it until crossing - carefully - the SS 685. From there, a few dozen metres further on, again on the right, is one of the entrances to the famous Spoleto - Norcia cycle path. The route of the Spoleto - Norcia cycle path is now a concrete example of an old railway converted for cycle tourism use. Decommissioned in 1968 with 19 tunnels and 24 bridges and viaducts, a unique feature of the Spoleto - Norcia railway is the 4.5 per cent gradient that is completely unusual for a normal railway line. Today, many tourists and locals experience this by cycling along the 51 km of the entire railway line, which passes through the city of Spoleto, the surrounding hills, the Valnerina, one of the most picturesque places in Umbria, the valley of the Corno river and then reaches Norcia. The walk will not always be a gentle one because there is no shortage of somewhat more difficult stretches due to a surface that is not always smooth, but within a few kilometres of the route, immersed in the heart of this land, we reach State Road 320 in Cascia. There, turning right you find the busy SS 685. Crossing it, you reach the end of the route and enter the village of Serravalle di Norcia. The attractions of Serravalle are the river, always full of fishermen, the hermitage of St Claudius, clinging to the mountain, and the Church of St Peter. Interesting and suggestive is the Biselli gorge, carved by the Corno, which preserves important vestiges left by man. In fact, the ring should have reconnected at Borgo Cerreto, but due to impediments caused by the failure to complete the route of the former Spoleto-Norcia railway, to date, that stretch is covered by a transfer.
Saint Anthony's Way - Stage 3, Sequals-Montereale Valcellina
From the centre of Sequals we head towards Arba via an easy ford; in the event of heavy rain, it is possible to follow the variant to cross the Maduna river on the bridge, but be very careful due to the often heavy traffic. Once past the river bed, a second variant of the route can take us to discover a beautiful little church dedicated to St. Anthony and the historic centre of Arba. Having passed Arba we continue along small country roads to reach the beautiful church of Madonna di Strada, a shady and pleasant place for a rest. We continue past a second ford on a path that for a short stretch becomes stony, and continue along a lovely stretch between vineyards and woods, until we join the Maniago cycle path. We pass through the town, where we can admire the beautiful old town centre, the cathedral dedicated to St. Maurus, and where there are refreshment stands and pharmacies. We then continue along the path until we reach the centre of Montereale Valcellina, the third stage of the St. Anthony's Path.
St. Anthony's Cycle Path - Stage 4, Susegana-Asolo
We start from Susegana following the Monaco-Venice cycle path, which will take us to the Priula bridge. We cross the Piave river over the bridge, paying particular attention to traffic. We follow the river to the village of Nervesa della Battaglia, continuing until we reach the municipality of Volpago del Montello, where there are places to stop for refreshments. We continue to Cornuda, where there are places to eat, bike repair shops and pharmacies. We leave the town following the BI12 cycle path, which takes us through small hamlets until we reach the historic centre of Asolo, along a challenging stretch with a steep slope. Once in Asolo, we can leave our bikes and take a stroll through the “town of a hundred horizons” until we reach the beautiful castle, which dominates the surrounding plain and is open to visitors on public holidays.
Saint Anthony's Way - Stage 6, Sacile-Vittorio Veneto
We leave Sacile, paying attention to the city traffic, to continue along secondary roads among cultivated fields and streams until we reach Caneva, where there are refreshment stands and pharmacies. Here it is worth visiting the beautiful old town centre and the imposing church dedicated to St. Thomas. From the centre of Caneva we continue as far as the hamlet of Stevenà, after which we cross the border between Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Veneto near the Rosta stream. We pass the hamlet of Villa and continue through small hamlets until we reach Mescolino Minelle, where cycling history enthusiasts can visit - by booking an appointment in advance - the museum dedicated to the champion Ottavio Bottecchia, a native of this area. We continue to Colle Umberto, where from the church we can enjoy a beautiful view of the surrounding plain. From here we head towards Vittorio Veneto, where the route takes us to Piazza del Duomo, from which we can enjoy a tour of the city's beautiful historic centre.
Traversata da Acerno a Campagna
Sentiero che consente la traversata tra i paesi di Acerno e Campagna. In passato, questa traversata era effettuata tramite la tappa n. 84 del S.I. attraverso la Valle della Tenza e l’Oasi WWF del Polveracchio. A causa delle cattive condizioni del sentiero, è stato necessario aprire una variante per il S.I. (sentieri 152, 108, 167) e individuare un nuovo sentiero di collegamento tra Acerno e Campagna. Il sentiero, che qui descriviamo nel senso Acerno ‐ Campagna, consente di visitare il boscoso versante ovest del Polveracchio e scendere a Campagna attraverso il Vallone Piedicolacchi, con begli scorci panoramici
Grande Anello Valnerina, itinerary for people with reduced mobility - Stage 2
Leaving the hamlet of Casali Belforte, one continues along the SR209 road to the village of Ponte Chiusita, in fact entering the Marche region, which is immediately abandoned by turning right towards the bridge over the Nera. We soon reach another small hamlet of Preci: Corone. Rising at the crossroads of the old path coming from Castelvecchio and the one descending from the mountain of Preci, passing through S. Vito, this rural villa functioned as a trading and transit village in relation to the other fortified settlements in the area. Hence the presence of the industrious mill fed by the waters of the Campiano river, still present and active today and partly used for the production of clean energy. The few houses present are arranged along a main road intersected by steep alleys and steps that bear witness to its rurality. The route continues along the same road for a few more kilometres, until we enter Preci, the first real urbanisation after our departure. Here stands the 17th-century church of the Madonna della Paschiera and nearby an ancient Benedictine oratory. Next to the church are the remains of some tanks that were used for trout breeding as early as 1600 AD. Situated along the road up the Campiano, Preci also served as a trading centre for the present castle and other villages in the vicinity. In the vicinity of Borgo Preci, there is evidence of the presence of a mill, of which only a stable and a milling room, complete with all necessary machinery and a small farmyard, remain today. Next to the mill, the mule track that connected the Borgo to the castle still stands today.
Grande Anello Valnerina, route for people with full mobility - Stage 5
We leave the built-up area of Norcia, bypassing the Basilica and rejoining the Circonvallazione via Roma. We then reach the Strada Statale delle Tre Valli Umbre (SS 685) to cross it and then enter, on the right, the cycle track of the old Spoleto - Norcia railway. This route, at times on uneven ground, at times more stabilised, leads into the most unspoilt nature of the Valnerina, making us appreciate the right compromise found between respect for the environment and tourism. We continue along the left side of the Sordo river until we reach State Road 320 for Cascia. Here, turning right, we reach the few houses of Serravalle di Norcia, the end of the route. The attractions of Serravalle are the river, always crowded with fishermen, the hermitage of S. Claudio, clinging to the mountain, and the Church of S. Pietro. Interesting and suggestive is the Biselli gorge, carved by the Corno, which preserves important vestiges left by man. In fact, the ring should have reconnected at Borgo Cerreto, but due to impediments caused by the failure to complete the route of the former Spoleto-Norcia railway, to date, that stretch is covered by a transfer.
Saint Anthony's Region - 08 - Conegliano Ring
From Conegliano railway station, head towards the centre and after a few hundred metres you will come across the St. Anthony's Cycle Path. Follow the signs to leave the town and enter Susegana where, at the last roundabout before leaving the town, turn right to begin a wonderful panoramic uphill stretch. First, we ride alongside the imposing Castello di San Salvatore, completely surrounded by vineyards, and follow the Collalto road that runs along the slopes of the hill. This is a beautiful scenic route that is paved for a few kilometres and then becomes a dirt road. It passes through a stretch of woods and then a wonderful panoramic section with a view of the Prosecco hills. Near the village of Collalto, dominated by the castle of the same name, we turn right onto a paved road along the hillside that takes us back towards Crevada. Here we have to cross the provincial road, paying close attention to traffic, and tackle another stretch of ups and downs, also very scenic, towards Guizza. Before reaching the village of Guizza, turn right to return to Conegliano along a beautiful panoramic road on the ridges. Then cross the entire historic centre of Conegliano to return to the railway station.
St. Anthony's Cycle Path - Stage 1, Gemona-Meduno
In the Friulian section, the route of the St. Anthony's Cycle Path deviates from that of the St. Anthony's Way, to follow the piedmont cycle route and allow us to discover a different and surprising territory. We start from the Sanctuary dedicated to St. Anthony, in the municipality of Gemona, whose construction is closely linked to the Saint's life. From here we cross the city to cross the spectacular Tagliamento River and begin to follow the route of the FVG3 cycle route. We continue following the course of the river to the town of Pinzano. From here we cross some beautiful hamlets with delightful little churches and arrive at Borgo Ampiano: in this section the Path and the cycle route coincide, so it is a good idea to pay close attention to the signs on the cycle route, which after Borgo Ampiano deviates again from the route of the path and begins to follow the course of the Cosa stream. We continue until we reach Meduno, a delightful village nestled on the slopes of the mountains, a stage point along the cycle route.
Grande Anello Valnerina, itinerary for people with reduced mobility - Stage 4
Leaving the built-up area of Campi and turning right, we reach the church of S. Antonio, from which we continue for about 5 km to the Forca di Ancarano. Take the SP476/2 again, paying close attention to the traffic present, and do not leave it again until you enter Norcia. It is certainly the largest city of the entire Ring and the starting point for a new trekking among the most important and most travelled in Italy: the Way of St Benedict. Protected by the Sibillini Mountains and located on a plateau steeped in history and tradition, it is enclosed within its solid walls that, from above, seem to give it a curious heart shape. One enters the town from above, walking along Via XX Settembre until first turning onto the Circonvallazione and then, as far as the T-junction, onto Corso Sertorio. Turning left, one crosses the entire town until reaching its beating heart: Piazza San Benedetto. Although it has been remodelled several times over the years, the construction of the church dates back to 1200. Most recently restored on the occasion of the Jubilee Year 2000, the interventions concerned the areas of the hypogea and the crypt, the church and the old convent. In order to avoid interference with liturgical celebrations, a staircase was installed in the direct vicinity of the church entrance to allow direct access to the crypt, enhancing the Roman excavations and the crypt with a complete renovation of the vaulted rooms. Other major interventions were carried out inside the basilica, such as the creation of a new floor in red and white squares, placed in a lozenge shape in the assembly area, while the presbytery welcomed a new bronze altar by contemporary sculptor Giuseppe Ducrot, to whom we also owe the lectern and the small statue of St Benedict.
Saint Anthony's Region - 07 - Vittorio Veneto Ring
From Vittorio Veneto railway station, cross the historic centre and leave the town heading south, following the signs for Cammino di Sant'Antonio. Once out of the town, cross the St. Anthony's Cycle Path and follow it, turning right to begin a very scenic stretch through the Prosecco hills until you reach the historic centre of Conegliano Veneto, which is well worth a visit. Once in Conegliano, passing near the railway station (the tour can also start from here), we leave the town following a cycle path for a few kilometres and leave it at San Martino, turning left towards Castello Roganzuolo. From the castle, continue towards Colle Umberto, where you can admire a beautiful view of the Po Valley and the surrounding area, then follow a route along secondary asphalt roads that will take you back to Vittorio Veneto.
Grande Anello Valnerina, itinerary for people with reduced mobility - Stage 1
The stage begins in Borgo Cerreto, built in the 15th century where the Nera and Vigi rivers converge, as a trading post built in the direct vicinity of Cerreto Castle. Without entering the village, the start is set at the bridge over the Vigi river, from which you follow State Road 685 for just over 2 km, after which you turn left onto Via Valnerina (Regional Road 209). You will have to follow this road parallel to the Nera until you reach the beautiful Triponzo, touristically known for its incredible sulphurous thermal springs (30 °C). Shortly after, as we leave the village by crossing a bridge that affords a magnificent panorama of the Valnerina hills, the Nera river passes to our left and runs past Bagni di Triponzo before accompanying us to Ponte Chiusita. The end of the stage is set shortly before, at Casali Belforte: the fort is a little-accessible place and was built to ensure the control of the Nera valley. A visit to the ruins of the church of San Cristoforo Martire (15th century) is interesting and, on the other side, the ruins of the medieval leper colony of San Lazzaro in Valloncello.
Grande Anello Valnerina, route for people with full mobility - Stage 4
After stopping in the heart of the hamlet of Campi, where, unfortunately, no action has yet been taken to fully restore the situation, we will follow Via Dei Casali until we turn right into Via Fiume, where a long path begins - at times wide and flat, at others narrow and winding - which will lead to the archaeological site of the Forca d'Ancarano. We approach, without crossing it, the SP 476/2 and then move away again and find it again further on before entering Norcia via the ring road SP 476/1, first, and then Corso Sertorio. It is this street that will guide wayfarers to the square of the Cathedral of St Benedict, the heart of the city.
St. Anthony's Way - Stage 3, Variant for the Sequals Bridge
To get out of the centre of Sequals, the main route heads towards an easy ford, but which may be difficult to cross in heavy rain. For this reason it is possible to follow this variant, which crosses a bridge over the Meduna river and allows us to rejoin the main route and continue towards Arba. When crossing the bridge, it is necessary to pay the utmost attention to traffic.
Grande Anello Valnerina, route for people with full mobility - Stage 2
Departing from Belforte, we continue along the path, reaching SR 209 again, crossing it to follow the course of the Nera until we cross the SP 476/2 just before the village of Corone di Preci. A long walk through the greenery that immerses itself in the nature of the densest Valnerina. After a short while, we reach the village of Castelvecchio, the end of the second day's stage.
Saint Anthony's Way - Stage 10, Asolo-Camposampiero
Leaving the centre of Asolo, we pass the Convent of the Capuchin Friars and descend to the valley floor along a pleasant path through a beautiful green landscape. The route of the walk from here begins to follow the course of the Muson torrent, along the beautiful cycle/pedestrian path ‘Sui Sentieri degli Ezzelini’ (On the Paths of the Ezzelini). We arrive at the delightful historic centre of Castefranco Veneto, where there are refreshment stands, grocery shops and pharmacies. The route continues along the Muson until we reach the vicinity of Camposampiero, a village whose history and devotion is closely linked to the life of the Saint of Padua. Here we leave the course of the stream to enter the historic centre, where the route makes a stop as far as the Antonian Sanctuaries of the Visione and the Noce and the Monastery of the Clarisse.
Saint Anthony's Region - 05 - Aviano Ring
From Aviano railway station, we make a small detour to visit the historic centre and the cathedral of San Zenone, then take the St. Anthony's Cycle Path towards Aviano Castle. Here we recommend a detour to visit the castle area and the church of Santa Maria and the nearby church of Santa Giuliana, both very beautiful. Returning to the St. Anthony's Cycle Path, we continue towards Budoia, passing near the station and continuing on to San Giovanni. From here, we recommend a detour to visit the springs of the Livenza, a karst river that flows surprisingly from the side of the mountain with a front of several tens of metres. The surrounding wetland is also very interesting to visit. Back on the St. Anthony's Cycle Path, continue towards Sacile, generally following secondary asphalt roads. Cross the beautiful historic centre of Sacile and leave the town by taking a pleasant stretch of cycle path that leads to the stadium. From here, follow the trail to the village of Ranzano and then return to the St. Anthony's Cycle Path towards Aviano Castle. From here, follow the same route as on the way there to reach Aviano railway station.
Saint Anthony's Way - complete route
The Cammino di Sant'Antonio (St. Anthony's Way) winds through an itinerary that links the most significant places linked to the life and works of the saint. Starting from Gemona, the route touches several municipalities in northern Italy, passing through medieval villages and breathtaking landscapes, offering both an experience of faith and a discovery of the territory. Each stage of the route is an opportunity to reflect on the spirituality of St. Anthony and delve into his figure through churches, sanctuaries and museums. Along the route, pilgrims can live an experience of inner rebirth, immersing themselves in an environment rich in history and traditions.
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