Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Hidden gem
Santuario della Mentorella & Guadagnolo
Lazio
The Mentorella clings to a rock spur above the Giovenzano gorge, one of the oldest Marian shrines in Italy and a favourite retreat of Pope John Paul II. An old pilgrim path climbs to it through beech wood from Capranica Prenestina, continuing to Guadagnolo (1,218 m) with its wide Roman-Campagna view.
Duration
3 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+400 m
Best season
April – November
Parking · Free
Free parking at the sanctuary or in Guadagnolo.
Water
Spring at the sanctuary.
Highlights
- Cliff-ledge Marian sanctuary
- Highest village in Lazio (Guadagnolo)
- View over the Roman Campagna
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the mule track and around the sanctuary terraces.
