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Panorama·Moderato·Panoramico·Gemma nascosta
Eremo dei Frati Bianchi, Cupramontana
Marche
Hidden in the wooded gorge of the Rio Grande below Cupramontana, the Eremo dei Frati Bianchi (or Grotte di San Marco) is a row of chapels and cells hewn into an overhanging cliff, reached by a stepped mule track through holm oak with the whole Esino valley of vineyards spread out behind.
Durata
2–3 ore
Distanza
6 km
Dislivello
+350 m
Stagione migliore
marzo – novembre
Parcheggio · Gratuito
Free parking near the signed trailhead below Cupramontana.
Acqua
The stream runs in the gorge; treat before drinking.
Punti salienti
- Chapels cut into an overhanging cliff
- Wooded gorge of the Rio Grande
- View over the Verdicchio vineyards
Con il tuo cane
Leashed dogs welcome on the mule track; some exposed rock steps near the hermitage.
