THE PLAINS OF CASTELLUCCIO  (80 Km. from San Benedetto del Tronto)

80 Km. from San Benedetto del Tronto to reach the peak of the Sibillini chain of mountains, Castelluccio di Norcia, where the beautiful scenery of the Umbrian-Marche Apennines is spectacular.
Between the end of May and beginning of July you can admire the lentil flowering, an explosion of colours which range from yellow to indigo all over the plains.
Castelluccio is worldwide known as the perfect spot for an incredible amount of outdoor sports. The heart of the Sibillini mountain park has become a meeting point for sports lovers in a wide range of activities such as trekking, skiing, biking and paragliding.
Over the last few years new sport trends have appeared such as snowshoeing, surviving, arco, mountain bike riding, bird watching, orienteering and donkey trekking making this fantastic scenery a perfect place for outdoor sports.
To guarantee that even the less experienced tourists enjoy the most of this area, experts specialized as mountain trekking guides (Umbria Region), mountain guides (Marche Region), flying instructors, outdoor survival instructors belonging to the F.I.S.S.S. association are available to safeguard your stay.