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View of the Artemisio – Sacred Way - Monte Cavo loop from Stazione inferiore Valle Vergine

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View of the Artemisio – Sacred Way - Monte Cavo loop from Stazione inferiore Valle Vergine

Moderate

4.6

(10)

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View of the Artemisio – Sacred Way - Monte Cavo loop from Stazione inferiore Valle Vergine

01:56

22.4km

580m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 12.7 km for 224 m

Permit required

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Train Station

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810 m

La Macchia di San Lorenzo

Forest

4.13 km

The uphill that looks like a downhill!

Highlight • Natural

If you pass on this downhill stretch you stop pedaling and your bike will stop slowly, or rather if it is sliding enough it will even go back!
They say it is an "optical effect" but despite knowing it for thirty years, I guarantee you that I was amazed even this morning!

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7.51 km

View of the Artemisio

Highlight • Viewpoint

a magical place the artemisio

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10.8 km

Caffè del Carpino and Panoramic View of Rocca di Papa

Highlight • Cafe

Caffè del Carpino is a charming bar located on a panoramic terrace that offers a spectacular view of Rome. Here you can enjoy a coffee or cappuccino prepared with different variations, such as zabaglione cream, coffee cream or with cream, for a unique experience. In addition, you will find the typical products of Rocca di Papa, including the delicacies of the ancient bakery of Gnese de Rosarella. Perfect for a break dedicated to taste and beauty! More info on: facebook.com/p/Caff%C3%A8-del-Carpino-100063580420072/?locale=it_IT

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13.8 km

Sacred Way - Monte Cavo

Highlight • Trail

The Via Sacra is a beautiful paved road from the Roman era that climbs to the top of Monte Cavo. Today it is famous above all for the panoramic point to which it leads, called "Occhialone", from which you can enjoy a suggestive panorama that simultaneously embraces the two lakes in the area, that of Albano and that of Nemi.

This mountain was so important because on its top stood the temple of Jupiter of Latium. Every year, at the temple, the Feriae Latinae were held, great celebrations in honor of this divinity, particularly important in Lazio. The road that went up the mountain to reach this sacred place therefore took the name of Via Sacra. And this same road was also traveled by the victorious generals who celebrated their triumph: for this reason it was also known as the triumphal road.

The temple of Giove Laziale, however, was replaced in the Middle Ages by a hermitage dedicated to St. Peter. This later became a monastery and in more modern times even a hotel, where various important people seem to have stayed.

Today Monte Cavo is an important radio and television transmission center. And in fact on its top there are essentially only antennas, repeaters and various pylons.

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