A panoramic loop that traces some parts of the Cammino di San Rocco, passing through the mid-mountain hamlets above Mori, touching various religious historical sites amidst wide panoramas and local culture.
A panoramic loop route that embraces history and landscape. Of particular importance are the buildings of the Sanctuary of Montalbano, with its historical iconography and enviable panoramic position, the two small churches of San Martino and Sant'Antonio in Nomesino and Manzano, and the church of Santa Maria Assunta in the old part of Mori, as well as the church of Santo Stefano overlooking the main square of the town. The route mostly follows the Cammino di San Rocco, trail F20, in the first part of its first stage and in the final part of its third stage. It is a varied route that takes the walker from the imposing structure of the sanctuary, to the ancient paths of the first residents who used them to reach the cultivated fields, leading through the characteristic nearby villages and finally bringing them back down through a naturalistic route first in the woods and then through the old part of Mori.
The route leads to a series of important historical monuments and ancient churches: it is essential to take time to savor their history and cultural context.
The route does not present particular technical difficulties, but caution is advised on the downhill section after Manzano, on the strada delle Laste, as it is gravelly and with some fairly steep parts that can be slippery.
Starting from the center of Mori, in the main square near the church of Santo Stefano, one heads towards the Sanctuary of Montalbano, which stands on the ruins of the ancient Castelbarco castle. After a necessary visit, continue following trail F20 on what is the first stage of the Cammino di San Rocco towards the village of Nomesino, passing in front of the San Valentino Shrine. Upon reaching the village, the church of San Martino is visible, and the path continues along the Roman Road leading to Manzano and its church of Sant'Antonio. Then descend back towards Mori continuing on trail F20 via the strada delle Laste, entering the woods beside World War I military trenches, with particular attention to the gravelly section. Leaving the woods, you encounter various vineyards that accompany you up to the start of the town of Mori, then always keep left and continue the last few hundred meters on the paved via S. Bernardino, in the town center, passing the Grigolli winery and the church of Santa Maria Assunta with its characteristic bell tower in the middle of the small square. Continue on the narrow via Scipione which leads between dry stone walls and old houses of the old village until reaching the main road which, with its sidewalk, brings you back to the starting point.
Dress appropriately depending on the season, with a backpack and a water bottle (there will be refreshment points and fountains along the route, but they are not always open), comfortable walking boots, a waterproof jacket, and a change of clothes.