Monte Petrarvella

Today we climbed Monte Petrarvella, descended to Missiano and walked back to Panicale. We were following a route designated as no. M23 walking track marked with red and white paint daubs . In all, we walked 15 kilometres. 

The path started out very steep but paved in concrete.

We initially passed some very pretty properties.

The road changed to a typical white road and the forest became denser, the climb was challenging. Then we spotted the top of Monte Petrarvella with its pine trees.

Now the track was rocky, very rough and steep. My trekking pole saved me several times.

But it got rougher and tougher!

When we reached the top we found there was no view. But no matter, time for a selfie.

We set off down the other side along a track that was narrow and a little overgrown in places. At times there were views, meadows with flowers, the occasional ruin, but the track was so rough that we dared not take our eyes off the rocks to take photos. 

We arrived in Missiano and eagerly opened our picnic lunch on the rocks by the cemetery.

The walk back from Missiano to Panicale was along the asphalt road and through olive groves. I just can't get enough of rock walls and old olive trees.