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Poggio Bustone Sanctuary – Saint Francis Beech Tree

Length: 9.3 km
Difficulty: Easy

The walk begins at the Poggio Bustone Sanctuary on the provincial road of the Sanctuary in the direction of Rieti until Casa Fanfani where it continues on the road that goes to Monte Rosato. The street rises slightly and leads to the outskirts of the town. After about 700 metres, there is a left turn and it proceeds on level ground towards a first stop at Campi della Rocca and a second one at Querce Sante.

After approximately 3 km, we find the shore of the Trifoglio drain. Crossing this, the walk continues on the left until it meets a road that turning right leads in the direction of Cepparo, a hamlet of Rivodutri. This tiny rural town signals the 3/4 mark of the journey.
Having crossed through the town, the route leaves the mountain road after about 600 metres and proceeds along a shaded path to the right. This stretch passes through a large pasture that intersects the road many times. As the walk proceeds slowly on a rather steep uphill climb, the vegetation and scenery changes. The first beech trees can be seen from here and the crucifix on the left indicates that our destination is near.

The path once again meets the main road. A fence protects it downhill. The Saint Francis Beech Tree is close. A few more minutes and we have arrived.

By the National Forest Rangers School in Cittaducale

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From Ecuador, an account by Roberto Senese and Maria del Carmen Ochia
Dear staff of the Saint Francis Walk and the Director of the Rieti Tourist Board, we are writing to you from Ecuador. In August (2004) we took the Saint Francis Walk and promised the director a written account of our Walk that was not only of a tourist nature but deeply spiritual. This article is...

Roberto Senese Rosingana and Maria del Carmen Ochia

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Now I know why Francis said, "Hello good people".

““One of the things that left its sign was the kindness and helpfulness that we found among the people that we met. Now I know why Francis said, "Hello good people". I want to thank all those people who helped us in moments of crisis (directions and advice), Mrs. Annamaria (from Greccio), all the ...”

Ida from Roma
(Certificate Received on 31/08/2006)

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