Stage 5 – from Hermitage of San Pietro in Vigneto to Valfabbrica

Description

Leaving the Hermitage of Vigneto behind, the route begins to descend until it reaches a crossroads where two alternative variants are available.
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From

Eremo di San Pietro in Vigneto

To

Valfabbrica

Distance

19,3 Km

Increase in altitude

+360 m

Loss of altitude

-520 m

Road Sign

Yes

Travel time

05 h 37 m

Water sources

Yes

Resting areas

Yes

Degree of difficulty

moderate

Leaving the Hermitage of Vigneto behind, the route begins to descend until it reaches a crossroads where two alternative variants are available. Turning right, the path remains at a higher elevation, following the route that also corresponds to the Via di Francesco.

Continuing straight ahead, on the other hand, leads almost immediately to the floor of the Chiascio River valley, allowing walkers to reduce the elevation change by following the level unpaved road alongside the river. After approximately four kilometres, near the upper end of Lake Valfabbrica, the route joins an asphalt road that continues along the edge of the water. After a few more kilometres, it reconnects with the previous variant shortly before the end of the lake.

The route then continues to follow the course of the Chiascio River, descending further until it reaches its destination, Valfabbrica.

Water sources

Rest points

Advice

Information (for example, how to arrive by public transport)