Best Adventurous Things to Do in Marche

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Best Adventurous Things to Do in Marche

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  • Christer A
    Stockholm County, Sweden13 contributions
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    Nice fairly easy hike up to the gorge. Worthwille going if you are in the area. The ”mini grand canyon” is quite spectacular.
    Written July 19, 2019
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  • Russell C
    Montefiore dell'Aso, Italy111 contributions
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    This is one of our favourite places and living just an hour away we visit it several times a year.
    The gravel road leading to the car park is degrading and is not suitable for sports cars but is still passable with care with a family car (May 2019). From the car park it is a short walk along the road to the 'waterfall' or more usually water dribble. It is after this point that that the gorge really beings and it is spectacular.
    The footpath hugs the river and the gorge gets narrower and narrower (great work by the national park to get this open again after the earthquakes), before finally opening out into a slightly wider valley. You can follow this for miles, either to the source of the river and beyond or take the signposted deviation to the hermitage of San Leonardo (the church is closed at this time due to earthquake damage but still worth a visit).
    Even in summer there are few people (unless you get a school group doing a visit), and the peace, shade, sounds and light of the beechwood canopy and river refresh the soul.
    Written May 10, 2019
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  • Mairwen1
    United Kingdom9,566 contributions
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    What an incredible hike - 2173 metres of mountain, amazing scenery, plunging valleys and green peaks, local shepherds, flocks of sheep, and wildflowers, in an area that is steeped in legend and mystery.
    STARTING POINT:
    Our starting point was Collina di Montemonaco, where we caught the small shuttle bus up the winding, stony road to the Rifugio Sibilla, where the hiking trail began.
    THE RIFUGIO:
    The refuge appears to be permanently closed so don’t plan on picking up any food or drinks here. Montemonaco will be your last chance to buy anything extra (including water) that you’ll need.
    THE HIKING TRAIL:
    This is a looped, circular hike which Strats and ends at the refuge.
    With the refuge at our back we headed off to the right (towards the large wooden cross). This was a longer, slower path with a more gradual slope but in hindsight, I would choose to start with the other shorter, steeper path next time. Starting with a steep climb is OK when you’re just beginning and at your freshest, and then you get to enjoy the long, downhill stretch on the return.
    For most of the way our path was essentially a wide, gravelly ‘white road’ and a gentle (if unrelenting) uphill climb.
    There were a couple of sections where the path had collapsed and although these were not impassable, they were slippery and we had to take great care. At one point it was easier to sit and scoot over the loose slope.
    As we got closer to the top, the path became a long, narrow ridge which required single-file walking at some points.
    For the most part the hike is not difficult, it just requires endurance. However there is one very challenging point where you reach a sheer rocky section. Chains are fixed here to help you climb it (which gives you an idea of how tricky it is). Unfortunately the weather closed in on us at this point and we could barely see our hand in front of our face, let alone the person in front of us. Reluctantly, we decided to re-trace our steps rather than continue with the loop. Disappointing for sure, but without knowing what lay ahead, it was probably a wise decision.
    WHAT TO TAKE:
    Make sure to be reasonably equipped with decent hiking/walking shoes. There’s little shade so you’ll need hats, sunscreen and protective clothing. Walking poles are helpful (but not essential). Clothing-wise, be prepared for sudden changes in the weather and of course take plenty of water. You won’t be able to re-fill water bottles so make sure to have enough.
    WHAT I WISH I’D KNOWN BEFOREHAND:
    * Buses leave Montemonaco hourly, the last one leaving at 11am. If you’re not a very proficient hiker, then 11am is too late to get back to meet the return bus
    * The last bus back to Montemonaco leaves the Rifugio at 5pm
    * The Rifugio is permanently closed so plan to get food and water elsewhere
    * No matter what the weather looks like at the bottom, it can change very suddenly. It was a clear, sunny summer’s day when we left Montemonaco but as we climbed, it went from blue sky to the thick, misty fog and became much cooler as as we got closer to the top.
    OVERALL:
    This is a challenging hike at high altitude (there’s a difference in altitude of around 700m) but you don’t need to have mountain experience or be hard-core hikers to do it. We were a mixed-bag of walkers, none of us with any mountaineering credit to our name and with various fitness levels so its manageable but you just might need to allow more time if you’re not
    Written January 15, 2024
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  • gilda518
    London, UK35 contributions
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    This is a must see visit if you are staying in or close to Marche. It was more spectacular than I had imagined with huge caves full of stalagmites and stalactites. Cost is 18 euros- you have to park at the car park and then you get a free shuttle bus to the entrance. By the car park there are licensed food stalls serving typical and local produce such as panini at a reasonable price so i'd recommend getting there early so you can have lunch !
    There are tours in English and Italian but i'm not sure of the timings as we just turned up- might be better to pre-book. Please please take a jumper as it gets very cold in there - quite a few people did the tour in T shirts and it was really uncomfortable for them.
    Written July 22, 2023
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  • Facundo C
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A really good experience, it was really funny!! We couldn’t get out, but we just left one step. I can’t wait to visit this place again with my family and friends!! 😂😂😂😂
    Written October 3, 2022
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  • Schmidt P
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was a great tour. Had a lot of fun. Super organized and carried out. We will definitely repeat them.Many thanks to Simone.
    Written July 31, 2023
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  • simo2880
    London, UK51 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Booked the same day at the port, they immediately seemed extremely professional to us, recommending the best days for weather and view.
    Marco was of a sublime kindness, explaining in detail the history of the Conero Riviera with some curiosities and advice on where to swim and which beaches to visit.
    We sailed along the entire coast until we saw a piece of sunset with beautiful colors and we also managed to make clay mud in the area of the Scoglio del Trave.
    Final treat, a small aperitif on board.
    Highly recommended!

    Tips: Marco knows very well the restaurants in the area, get advice (especially for moscioli) :)
    Written August 3, 2022
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  • 842Emma842
    London, UK9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing trip well organised and great boat. The whole thing was really good! Very easy to find and views were superb. Would do again!
    Written August 15, 2023
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