Starting point: Ponte Cappuccini, next to the Visitor Center of the Sasso Simone and Simoncello Park. The trail begins along small country lanes that soon turn into mule tracks, surrounded by countryside where the scents of water mint and hawthorn hedges accompany each step.
After a gentle climb, you reach Ca’ Mancino and continue towards Pietrarubbia, a village perched on reddish rock, with its fortress still seeming to watch over the valley.
From here, the path continues along the ridge towards Pietrafagnana, the surprising rock formation known as the “Devil’s Finger”: a natural spectacle that seems to challenge the sky.
The return follows a panoramic dirt road, crossing green pastures and open trails, before reconnecting with the starting point.
Why Experience It
- Landscapes that speak: among blooming brambles, discreet ridges, and wide horizons, every corner breathes beauty.
- History beneath your feet: every village, every path whispers legends and ancient stones.
- Gentle rhythm: a hike made for slowness—perfect for pausing, observing, and letting nature speak to you.
Practical Tips
- Trails: CAI 107 and 108, though some stretches are not always well-marked; a map or GPS app may be helpful.
- Recommended stops: in the village of Pietrarubbia to visit the fortress and museums; at the Devil’s Finger for photos and panoramic views.
- Gear: hiking shoes, water, snacks, and a windbreaker for the summit; signage is simple but essential as a contribution from the local area.
Mu.Mont invites you to walk this loop with a dreamer’s pace: let your mind open to silence, let the wind full of stories accompany your thoughts, and let every stone become a whisper of earth and memory.
