A circular route taking in: Monticello – Vaccherecce – Roncoglione – Casa Paretto – Monticello
One of the circular itineraries proposed following the ‘I Sentieri della Rosa Canina’ (The Dog Rose Trails) network of trails which involve the hamlets of the municipality of Pievepelago.
The Dog Rose Trails
This is a network of trails linking all the hamlets in the municipality of Pievepelago for a total length of about 40 km, integrated with the pre-existing paths and local roads of Roccapelago and S. Andrea – Casoni.
The paths are marked with blue and white signs, at their access points and at strategic points along the way.
Long-forgotten paths that once connected cottages, villages and hamlets have been brought back to life; once trodden by farmers, shepherds, woodcutters and coalmen, they now await those who wish to immerse themselves in the nature, peace and history of these places.
A special feature of these routes is that they stretch out at medium altitude, ranging from 780 m in Pievepelago to about 1,450 m in Piana di Roncoglione on Mount Nuda.
This means that they can be used for most of the year, even when there is snow or weather conditions are poor.
Special thanks are due to all the volunteers whose invaluable hard work made the salvage of the trails possible.
The trails were officially inaugurated on 16th July 2022 at Capanno Guerri during the special event dedicated to the Via Vandelli.
The itinerary
Leaving from the parking area of the Monticello Oratory, take the “Sentiero di Chiese e Briganti” (Churches and Brigands Trail) and follow the blue and white signs for Sant’Annapelago. Once you reach Crociale delle Vaccherecce, follow the signs for Tagliole via Roncoglione, and take CAI (Italian Alpine Club) trail no. 539. Carry on following the signs and then leave the trail, keeping to the left and taking the forest road that leads up from Monticello towards Roncoglione.
At the end of the road follow the signs, up a small slope towards the left, and then straight back down again, reaching the junction with CAI trail no. 535. Shortly afterwards, on the left, you will see the signs for Casa Paretto; follow the signs and you will get there in about 45 minutes. From here, follow the signs for Sant’Annapelago-Monticello, which will take you back to the starting point.
This route can also be taken from S. Annapelago, by following the first part of the Sentiero di Chiese e Briganti (Churches and Brigands Trail), as far as Crociale delle Vacchereccie, both on the outward and return journeys, but this route is 7 km. longer and takes 2 hours.
The leaflet
The “Rosa Canina” or Dog Rose Trails also have their own leaflet, with a map and description of all the trails.
You can pick it up at Pievepelago Tourist Office and in various other places around the town.
If you prefer to download it directly onto your computer or mobile phone, you can find it at this link
