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Discover the Capuchin Trail: A Scouting Perspective

The scouts find in the Cammino dei Cappuccini an experience that aligns with their style, characterized by simplicity, service, adaptability, and daily discovery. Here, each stage can become an opportunity to challenge oneself, to grow as a community, to be inspired by a simple and concrete spirituality, and by the encounter with the friars.

Below you will find the Cammino dei Cappuccini route adapted into 35 stages for scout group routes. All the stages thus divided measure approximately between 6 and 17 km (with some exceptions) and can be covered according to the group’s timing and needs, for multi-day routes.

For each stage, the following are indicated:

  • the mileage and the level of difficulty;
  • the types of facilities available for overnight stays or spaces suitable for setting up tents;
  • the services available along the route;
  • the useful contacts for requesting hospitality;
  • information on how to reach the starting point and on how to depart from the arrival point.

To better plan your movements, we recommend using the Google Maps service (“public transport” section) and downloading the apps of local transport agencies indicated along the stages.

For any further questions or need for support, you can contact us via email at camminodeicappuccini@gmail.com or by phone at +39 334 384 5138.

1. Fossombrone

The starting point of the route is on Colle dei Santi, above Fossombrone, where the Sanctuary of Blessed Benedict and the Convent of the Capuchin Friars are located – tel. 0721-71.43.70 – +39 366 48 90 258

2. From Fossombrone (Capuchin convent) to the Church of Sant’Anna (Villa Furlo del Pagino)

Route: approximately 10 km (hilly route, with medium-simple gradients)
Sleep: in the area of the Church of Sant’Anna:

Type of accommodation: tent space, possibly in accommodation
Available services: water
How to get there: to Fossombrone by bus
How to depart: bus stop at Bivio Calmazzo (4 km from Church of Sant’Anna)
Nearest public transport access point: Fossombrone and Bivio Calmazzo (Adriabus transport agency – tel. 0722-37.67.38)
Nearest grocery store: Fossombrone (near Sant’Anna there are refreshment points)
Nearest emergency room: Fossombrone

Alternative: without tackling the strenuous climb to Monte Pietralata (as foreseen by the main route of the Cammino dei Cappuccini), you can opt for the lower variant that passes through the Furlo Gorge. In this case, the stage becomes unique and with 14 km from Fossombrone you reach the destination.

3. From the Church of Sant’Anna (Villa Furlo del Pagino) to the Furlo Gorge

Route: approximately 11 km (mountain route, with challenging gradients)
Sleep at the Furlo Gorge: Parco le Querce, tel. +39 366 41 98 321 (Giorgia)
Type of accommodation: tent space
Available services: water, bathrooms
How to get there: bus stop at Bivio Calmazzo (4 km from Church of Sant’Anna)
How to depart: from the Furlo Gorge by bus
Nearest public transport access point: Furlo Gorge (Adriabus – tel. 0722– 37.67.38)
Nearest grocery store: Acqualagna (in the Furlo Gorge there are refreshment points)
Nearest emergency room: Fossombrone, Cagli

4. From the Furlo Gorge to the area of the Sanctuary of Madonna delle Stelle

Route: approximately 10 km (hilly/mountain route, with medium gradients)
Sleep: in the area of the Sanctuary of Madonna delle Stelle:

Type of accommodation: farmhouse, tent space, possibly in accommodation
Available services: water, bathrooms (to be arranged with the farmhouse)
How to get there: to the Furlo Gorge by bus
How to depart: the Sanctuary of Madonna delle Stelle is not accessible by public transport
Nearest public transport access point: Acqualagna or Cagli (Adriabus – tel. 0722 376738)
Nearest grocery store: Acqualagna
Nearest emergency room: Cagli, Fossombrone

5. From the area of the Sanctuary of Madonna delle Stelle to Cagli

Route: approximately 11 km (hilly route, with medium-simple gradients)
Sleep in Cagli:

Type of accommodation: tent space, or in heated accommodation
Available services: water, bathrooms, self-service kitchen
How to get there: the Sanctuary of Madonna delle Stelle is not accessible by public transport
How to depart: from Cagli by bus
Nearest public transport access point: Cagli (Adriabus – tel. 0722 376 738)
Nearest grocery store: Cagli
Nearest emergency room: Cagli

6. From Cagli to Frontone

Route: approximately 14 km (hilly/mountain route, with challenging gradients)
Sleep in Frontone: Camping Il cinisco – tel. 329 491 0202

Type of accommodation: tent space
Available services: water, bathrooms
How to get there: to Cagli by bus
How to depart: from Frontone by bus
Nearest public transport access point: Frontone (Adriabus – tel. 0722 376 738)
Nearest grocery store: Frontone
Nearest emergency room: Cagli

7. From Frontone to the Monastery of Fonte Avellana

Route: approximately 7 km (mountain route, with challenging gradients)
Sleep in Fonte Avellana: Monastery of Fonte Avellana – tel. 0721 730261 or tel. 333 573 1921
Type of accommodation: monastery guesthouse
Available services: water, bathrooms
How to get there: to Frontone by bus (Adriabus – tel. 0722 376738)
How to depart: the Monastery of Fonte Avellana is not accessible by public transport
Nearest public transport access point: Frontone, Serra Sant’Abbondio (Adriabus transport agency – tel. 0722 376 738)
Nearest grocery store: Frontone, Serra Sant’Abbondio
Nearest emergency room: Cagli, Pergola

8. From the Monastery of Fonte Avellana to Isola Fossara

Route: approximately 8 km (mountain route, with challenging gradients)
Sleep in Pascelupo: Hostel Fronte del Parco and tent spaces – tel. 331-77.57.046 (Gianluca)
Type of accommodation: hostel or tent space
Available services: water, bathrooms
How to get there: the Monastery of Fonte Avellana is not accessible by public transport
How to depart: Isola Fossara is not accessible by public transport
Nearest public transport access point: nearest stop at Perticano, with a 2.7 km detour (Conero Bus – tel. 071 2837 411)
Nearest grocery store: Isola di Fossara
Nearest emergency room: Fabriano

9. From Isola Fossara to Pascelupo

Route: approximately 6 km (mountain route, with simple gradients)
Sleep in Pascelupo: Available houses and tent spaces – tel. +39 338 642 4898 (Maria)
Type of accommodation: pilgrim houses or tent space
Available services: water, bathrooms,
How to get there: the Monastery of Fonte Avellana is not accessible by public transport
How to depart: Pascelupo is not accessible by public transport
Nearest public transport access point: nearest stop at Perticano, with a 2.7 km detour (Conero Bus – tel. 071 2837 411)
Nearest grocery store: Isola di Fossara, Fabriano
Nearest emergency room: Fabriano

Alternative: from the Monastery of Fonte Avellana to Pascelupo you can also make a single stage of 13 km.

10. From Pascelupo to the Vallina/Cupo hamlet or the Abbey of San Cassiano

Route: about 13 km (hilly route, with challenging elevation gains)
Where to sleep in Frazione Vallina/Cupo or San Cassiano Abbey:

  • Vallina hamlet: tel. +39 331 1205679 (Franco)
  • Cupo hamlet: tel. 366 3933993 (don bruno)
  • San Cassiano Abbey: tel. 334 2296692 (Michele)

Accommodation type: tent site or basic indoor shelter / group lodging
Available amenities: water, toilets (Cupo, kitchen use)
How to get there: Pascelupo is not accessible by public transport
How to depart: San Cassiano Abbey is not accessible by public transport
Nearest public transport point Fabriano, train or bus (Adriabus – tel. 0722 376 738; Contram mobilità – tel. 0737 634 0225)
Nearest grocery store: Fabriano
Nearest emergency room: Fabriano

11. From the Abbey of San Cassiano to Fabriano

Route: approximately 13 km (hilly route, with simple gradients)
Sleep in Fabriano:

  • Scout Headquarters: Fabriano group 1: tel. 328 2082913 (Andrea) – 328 2578827 (Giovanni)
  • Scout Headquarters: Fabriano group 2: tel. 328 4587675 (Vincenzo) – 340 2465101 (Riccardo)

Type of accommodation: tent space or possibly in accommodation
Available services: water, bathrooms
How to get there: the Abbey of San Cassiano is not accessible by public transport
How to depart: from Fabriano by train and bus
Nearest public transport access point: Fabriano, train or bus (Adriabus – tel. 0722 376 738; Contram mobility – tel. 0737 634 0225)
Nearest grocery store: Fabriano
Nearest emergency room: Fabriano

12. From Fabriano to Albacina

Route: approximately 12 km (hilly route, with medium-simple gradients)
Sleep in Albacina: Parish House: tel. 338 9933996 (Father Leopoldo)
Type of accommodation: Parish hall
Available services: water, bathrooms
How to get there: to Fabriano by train and bus
How to depart: from Albacina
Nearest public transport access point: Albacina, by train or bus (Contram mobility – tel. 0737 634 0225)
Nearest grocery store: Albacina
Nearest emergency room: Fabriano

13. From Albacina to Poggio San Romualdo

Route: approximately 9 km (mountain route, with challenging gradients)
Sleep in Poggio San Romualdo: free camping
Type of accommodation: tent space
Available services: water
How to get there: to Albacina (Cerreto d’Esi) by train
How to depart: Poggio San Romualdo is not accessible by public transport
Nearest public transport access point: Albacina (train) or bus (Contram mobility – tel. 0737 634 0225); Cupramontana (Sacsa Bus Lines – tel. 0731 56536)
Nearest grocery store: San Giovanni district (in Poggio there is a refreshment point)
Nearest emergency room: Fabriano

14. From Poggio San Romualdo to the Abbey of Sant’Urbano

Route: about 13 km (percorso collinare/montano con dislivelli medi)
Where to sleep in the Sant’Urbano Abbey area: Sant’Urbano Abbey – email: info@vallesanclemente.it

Accommodation type: tent site / tent pitch
Available amenities: water
How to get there: Poggio San Romualdo is not accessible by public transport.
How to depart: Sant’Urbano Abbey is not accessible by public transport.
Nearest public transport point: nearest stop in Sasso Domo, with a 2.7 km detour (Contram mobilità – tel. 0737 634 0225) or Cupramontana (Autolinee Sacsa – tel. 0731 56536)
Nearest grocery store: Cupramontana
Nearest emergency room: Jesi or Cingoli

15. From the Abbey of Sant’Urbano to Cupramontana

Route: approximately 13 km (hilly route, with medium gradients)
Sleep in Cupramontana: Abbey of Sant’Angelo – tel. 329 7050877 (Antonio)
Type of accommodation: Pilgrim hostel or tent space
Available services: water, bathrooms, kitchen
How to get there: the Abbey of Sant’Urbano is not accessible by public transport (nearest stop at Sasso Domo, with a 2.7 km detour, Contram mobility – tel. 0737 634 0225)
How to depart: from Cupramontana by bus
Nearest public transport access point: Cupramontana (Sacsa Bus Lines – tel. 0731 56536)
Nearest grocery store: Cupramontana
Nearest emergency room: Jesi or Cingoli

16. From Cupramontana to Apiro

Route: about 10 km (hilly route, with easy elevation gains)
Where to sleep in Apiro: Parish hall – tel. 320 118 7264 (Don Giovanni) – Pro loco: 333 121 5710

Accommodation type: Parish hall or tent site
Available amenities: water, toilets
How to get there: to Cupramontana by bus
How to depart: from Apiro by bus
Nearest public transport point: Apiro (Contram mobilità – tel. 0737 634 0225)
Nearest grocery store: Apiro

Nearest emergency room: Cingoli

17. From Apiro to Cingoli

Route: approximately 12 km (hilly/mountain route, with medium gradients)
Sleep in Cingoli:

Type of accommodation: convent guesthouse or tent space
Available services: water, bathrooms, kitchen
How to get there: to Apiro by bus
How to depart: from Cingoli by bus
Nearest public transport access point: Cingoli (Crognaletti Bus Lines – tel. 800 037 737; Contram mobility – tel. 0737 634 0225)
Nearest grocery store: Cingoli
Nearest emergency room: Cingoli

18. From Cingoli to San Lorenzo area or Scout park Treia

Route: approximately 14 km (hilly/mountainous route, with moderate gradients)
Sleeping in the San Lorenzo area: Scout park Treia – tel. 349 290 9029
Ristorante da Otello – 342 033 3936

Accommodation type: beds, hall, or tent site
Available amenities: water, toilets, kitchen
How to get there: to Cingoli by bus
How to depart: Treia Scout Park is not accessible by public transport
Nearest public transport point: Treia, 6 km (Contram mobilità – tel. 0737 634 0225)
Nearest grocery store: Treia
Nearest emergency room: Cingoli or Macerata

19. From San Lorenzo area or Scout park Treia to San Severino Marche

Route: approximately 15 km (hilly route, with medium gradients)
Sleep in San Severino Marche:

  • Capuchin friars convent frati cappuccini – tel. 347 9490137 (fra Pietro)
  • Monastery of Santa Chiara – tel. 0733 638401 (sister Francesca)
  • Monastery of Madonna dei Lumi – tel. 0733 638810 – 393 5480671 (sister Cinzia)

Type of accommodation: convent guesthouse or tent space
Available services: water, bathrooms
How to get there: the Scout park in Treia is not accessible by public transport (nearest stop at Treia, 6 km)
How to depart: from San Severino Marche by train and bus
Nearest public transport access point: San Severino Marche (Contram mobility – tel. 0737 634 0225)
Nearest grocery store: San Severino Marche
Nearest emergency room: San Severino Marche

20. From San Severino Marche to Rifugio Manfrica

Route: approximately 9 km (hilly/mountainous route, with challenging gradients)
Sleep at Rifugio Mambria (or Crispiero variant): Rifugio Manfrica – tel. 333 910 9444 (Michele); tel. 328 332 9865 (Anita)
Type of accommodation: Refuge, tent space, possibly also in accommodation
Available services: water, bathrooms
How to get there: to San Severino by train and bus
How to depart: Rifugio Manfrica is not accessible by public transport
Nearest public transport access point: Camerino (Contram mobility – tel. 0737 634 0225)
Nearest grocery store: Camerino
Nearest emergency room: Camerino

Variant: instead of Rifugio Mambrica, you can choose the hamlet of Crispiero as your arrival point, which can be reached via an alternative route of 11.5 km from San Severino

21. From Rifugio Manfrica to Camerino (Capuchin convent)

Route: approximately 7.5 km (hilly route, with simple gradients)
Sleep in Camerino:

  • Capuchin friars convent frati cappuccini – tel. 0737 644480 – 334 994 2912 (fra Gianni)
  • Monastery Santa Chiara – tel. 0737 690195 (+ 3 km from the Capuchins)

Type of accommodation: convent guesthouse, in accommodation or tent spaces
Available services: water, bathrooms, kitchen use
How to get there: Rifugio Manfrica is not accessible by public transport
How to depart: from Camerino by bus
Nearest public transport access point: Camerino (Contram mobility – tel. 0737 634 0225)
Nearest grocery store: Camerino
Nearest emergency room: Camerino

22. From Camerino (Capuchin convent) to San Giusto Abbey

Route: approximately 11 km (hilly/mountainous route, with moderate gradients)
Sleep: space behind the church of San Giusto in San Maroto or field near the cemetery of Valfornace (700 m before San Maroto) – tel. 339 899 0553 (Alessandra)
Type of accommodation: tent space
Available services: water, bathrooms
How to get there: to Camerino by bus
How to depart: San Giusto Abbey is not accessible by public transport
Nearest public transport access point: nearest stop at Ponte Valente, with a 2 km detour (Contram mobility – tel. 0737 634 0225)
Nearest grocery store: San Lorenzo al Lago
Nearest emergency room: Camerino

23. From San Giusto Abbey to Fiastra/San Lorenzo al Lago

Route: approximately 13 km (hilly/mountainous route, with challenging gradients)
Sleep in Fiastra/San Lorenzo al Lago: municipal tent space – tel. 0737 52112 – tel. 333 6733300
Type of accommodation: tent space
Available services: water
How to get there: San Giusto Abbey is not accessible by public transport
How to leave: from San Lorenzo al Lago by bus
Nearest point of access to public transport: San Lorenzo al Lago (Contram mobility – tel. 0737 634 0225)
Nearest grocery store: San Lorenzo al Lago
Nearest emergency room: Camerino

24. From San Lorenzo al Lago to Monastero di Cessapalombo

Route: approximately 8.5 km (mountainous route, with challenging gradients). To reach the intermediate point of Monastero di Cessapalombo, the route diverges from the Capuchin path and follows the Great Ring of the Sibillini. It will reconnect to the original route departing from Monastero towards Sarnano. For information, you can contact Maurizio, the local Agesci manager, at the number below.
Sleeping in Monastero:

  • Scout Base – tel. 338 650 3329 (Maurizio)

Type of accommodation: Scout base
How to get there: to San Lorenzo al Lago by bus
Available services: water and electricity
How to leave: Monastero di Cessapalombo is not accessible by public transport

Nearest point of access to public transport: San Lorenzo al Lago (Contram mobility – tel. 0737 634 0225)
Nearest grocery store: Sarnano
Nearest emergency room: Amandola

25. From Monastero to Sarnano

Route: approximately 13 km (mountainous route, with challenging gradients). Departing from Monastero, the route intercepts the Capuchin path after 7 km, on the road leading to the Hermitage of Soffiano. Ask Maurizio for the track.
Sleeping in Sarnano:

  • Parish Center or Serafino Park – tel. 339 593 3734 (don Marcello)

Type of accommodation: parish hall or tent space
Available services: water, bathrooms (kitchen use in the parish center)
How to get there: Monastero di Cessapalombo is not accessible by public transport
How to leave: from Sarnano by bus
Nearest point of access to public transport: Sarnano (Start Plus transport agency – tel. 800 44 30 40)
Nearest grocery store: Sarnano
Nearest emergency room: Amandola

26. From Sarnano to Amandola Refuge Area

Route: approximately 12 km (hilly/mountainous route, with challenging gradients)
Where to sleep halfway through the stage: Rifugio Amandola area – Loc. Campolungo
Accommodation type: tent site
Available services: water
How to get there: to Sarnano by bus
How to leave: Amandola Refuge is not accessible by public transport
Nearest point of access to public transport: Sarnano (Start Plus transport agency – tel. 800 44 30 40) – Amandola (Steat Fermo transport company – tel. 0734 229 400)
Nearest grocery store: Montefortino
Nearest emergency room: Amandola

27. From Amandola Refuge Area to Montefortino

Route: approximately 10 km (mountainous route, with moderate gradients)
Sleeping in Montefortino: free camping area
Type of accommodation: tent space
Available services: water, bathrooms
How to get there: Amandola Refuge is not accessible by public transport
How to leave: from Montefortino by bus
Nearest point of access to public transport: Montefortino (Start Plus transport agency – tel. 800 44 30 40; Trasfer 0734 229 400; Steat Fermo transport company – tel. 0734 229 400)
Nearest grocery store: Montefortino
Nearest emergency room: Amandola

28. From Montefortino to Lake San Ruffino

Route: approximately 12 km (hilly route, with moderate gradients)
Sleeping in the San Ruffino Lake area:

Type of accommodation: tent space
Available services: water, bathrooms
How to get there: to Montefortino by bus
How to leave: from San Ruffino Lake by bus
Nearest point of access to public transport: San Ruffino Lake (Steat Fermo transport company – tel. 0734 229 400)
Nearest grocery store: Montefalcone (at San Rufino Lake there are refreshment points)
Nearest emergency room: Amandola

29. From Lake San Ruffino to Montefalcone Appennino

Route: approximately 12 km (hilly route, with challenging gradients)
Sleeping: Free camping, Tirassegno area
Type of accommodation: tent space
Available services: water
How to get there: to San Ruffino Lake by bus
How to leave: from Montefalcone Appennino by bus
Nearest point of access to public transport: Montefalcone Appennino (Steat Fermo transport company – tel. 0734 229 400; Start Plus transport agency– tel. 800 44 30 40)
Nearest grocery store: Montefalcone Appennino
Nearest emergency room: Amandola

30. From Montefalcone Appennino to Force

Route: approximately 9.5 km (hilly/mountainous route, with challenging gradients)
Sleeping in Force:

Type of accommodation: hostel or hall or tent space
Available services: water, bathrooms
How to get there: to Montefalcone Appennino by bus
How to leave: from Force by bus
Nearest point of access to public transport: Force (Start Plus transport agency – tel. 800 44 30 40)
Nearest grocery store: Force
Nearest emergency room: Amandola – Ascoli Piceno

31. From Force to Rotella/Capradosso

Route: approximately 12 km to Rotella and 15 km to Capradosso (hilly/mountainous route, with moderate gradients for Rotella and challenging for Capradosso)
Sleeping in Capradosso: Pilgrim hostel in Capradosso and field for tent space – tel. 333 630 8265 (Mario)
Type of accommodation: hostel or tent space
Available services: water, bathrooms
How to get there: to Force by bus
How to leave: from Rotella by bus
Nearest point of access to public transport: Rotella (Start Plus transport agency – tel. 800 44 30 40)
Nearest grocery store: Rotella
Nearest emergency room: Ascoli Piceno

32. From Rotella/Capradosso to Castignano

Route: approximately 10 km (hilly route, with moderate gradients)
Sleeping in Castignano: Municipal Structure Predaia – tel. 0736 822128 (Mariella)
Type of accommodation: hall in accommodation
Available services: water, bathrooms
How to get there: to Rotella by bus
How to leave: from Castignano by bus
Nearest point of access to public transport: Castignano (Start Plus transport agency – tel. 800 44 30 40)
Nearest grocery store: Castignano
Nearest emergency room: Ascoli Piceno or San Benedetto

33. From Castignano to Offida

Route: approximately 9.5 km (hilly route, with moderate gradients)
Sleeping in Offida: Beato Bernardo Multifunctional Center – Tel. 0736 889315 – tel. 347 539 2978 (fra Giacomo)
Type of accommodation: hall in accommodation
Available services: water, bathrooms, kitchen
How to get there: to Castignano by bus
How to leave: from Offida by bus
Nearest point of access to public transport: Offida (Start Plus transport agency – tel. 800 44 30 40)
Nearest grocery store: Offida
Nearest emergency room: Ascoli Piceno

34. From Offida to Appignano del Tronto

Route: approximately 9.5 km (hilly route, with moderate gradients)
Sleeping in Appignano del Tronto: Parish Center – 339 788 4225 (don Giobi)
Type of accommodation: parish hall in accommodation
Available services: water, bathrooms
How to get there: to Offida by bus
How to leave: from Appignano del Tronto by bus
Nearest point of access to public transport: Appignano del Tronto (Start plus transport agency – tel. 800 44 30 40)
Nearest grocery store: Appignano del Tronto
Nearest emergency room: Ascoli Piceno

35. From Appignano del Tronto to Ascoli Piceno

Route: approximately 16.5 km (hilly route, with moderate gradients)
Sleeping in Ascoli Piceno: Capuchin friars’ convent – tel. 0736 259851 – tel. 346 972 4719 (fra Giansante)
Type of accommodation: convent guesthouse or outdoor tent space
Available services: water, bathrooms.
How to get there: to Appignano del Tronto by bus
How to leave: from Ascoli Piceno by train and bus
Nearest point of access to public transport: Ascoli Piceno (Start Plus transport agency – tel. 800 44 30 40)
Nearest grocery store: Ascoli Piceno
Nearest emergency room: Ascoli Piceno

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