MARCHE · SAN SEVERINO MARCHE
From San Severino Marche to Sant’Eustachio
Walk from Piazza del Popolo towards the Grotte di Sant’Eustachio, via Colpersito and the Valle dei Grilli. Pair the walk with a taste of the town.
DISTANCE
11.8 km
Out and back · 5.9 km each way
RETURN
Same way
SURFACE
Roads and paths · watch out for mud and stones
Approximate time: 3½–4 hours, there and back
DIFFICULTY
Moderate (3/5)
THE WALK
The route, step by step.
From the square, walk via Colpersito towards the Valle dei Grilli. The route ends on the path near the hermitage. Select a waypoint to see it on the map.
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Start in the square and follow Via Garibaldi. Watch for traffic.
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The passage near the convent is part of this route.
- 2.3 km
From local roads to valley-floor tracks.
- 4.3 km
Towards the gorge: check the ground, water and signs.
- 5.9 km
Finish on the path; do not enter caves or ruins.
The map helps you plan: it does not replace signposts or maps you can use offline.
Rock, landscape and history.
In the Gola di Sant’Eustachio, the old hermitage nestles against a limestone cliff. The walk reaches the area near the rock-built complex; it does not include entry into caves or ruins.
STOPS ALONG THE WAY
Along the way, take a break.
Before you set off, enjoy breakfast in the square and pick up something tasty for your backpack: crisp focaccia, local cured meats and cheeses such as ciauscolo (a traditional salami from the rural heartlands of Umbria and the Marche) make a little taste of the Marche to savour during a leisurely break along the trail.
Breakfast
Bar Centrale
Coffee, cappuccino and a delicious breakfast with views over the square. A croissant, a friendly chat and the welcoming hosts make the stop all the more enjoyable. The perfect place to ease into the day and set off with a smile.
Piazza del Popolo, 26
Focaccia
Panificio Pasticceria Allegretto
The bakery’s traditional crisp focaccia, bread and sweet treats invite you to stop. Ask the friendly hosts for a recommendation and choose something to enjoy now or take on your walk. Paired with a good local salami, the focaccia makes a distinctly Marche-style picnic.
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 15
Cold cuts
La Loggia dei Sapori
Ciauscolo, cured meats and cheeses: a stop full of flavours to discover and share. The friendly hosts help you choose, with a recommendation and a chat along the way. Pick up something delicious for your break and carry a taste of the region in your backpack.
Piazza del Popolo, 61
Check opening times and availability with each business before you visit.
GOOD TO KNOW
Useful information.
Access and weather
Confirm that the path is open and check the forecast. Avoid the gorge during thunderstorms, high water or signs of rockfall. Do not cross barriers or closed sections.
What to bring
Wear footwear suited to mud and stones. Bring water, food, a charged phone and an offline map. Plan your return; do not rely on water sources along the way.
Near the hermitage
Stay on the path, away from unstable cliffs and ruins. Do not enter cavities or climb on the remains. Turn back if passage is uncertain.
Still to be validated
Walking time, elevation gain and difficulty still need validation for this section. Suitability for pushchairs and wheelchairs has not been confirmed.
