From the village of Velate, the trail winds through chestnut woods and increasingly picturesque natural scenery, climbing toward the Campo dei Fiori Nature Reserve.
The most captivating destination is the summit of Mount San Francesco (793 m), where the mysterious ruins of the ancient Monastery of San Francesco in Pertica and its church still stand.

A place rich in history and charm, where the silence of the forest and the traces of the past spark curiosity and make the hike a truly special experience.
The route then continues downhill through the hamlet of Fael, eventually returning to Velate.