Stage 06
From Rofrano to Laurito and Montano Antilia
From Rofrano to Montano Antilia, passing through Laurito: a gentle climb among chestnut trees, memories, and frescoes
Leaving the center of Rofrano, you cross the ancient heart of the village, between the church of Santa Maria di Grottaferrata and the Porta del Leccio. From here, you take an ancient pavement that descends towards the valley, where the Faraone River accompanies the first steps. The watercourse, which you will find at its mouth in Palinuro, can be observed up close thanks to a short path on the right before the bridge.
After crossing the river, you climb among cultivated fields, vegetable gardens, and small rural settlements up to Treppaoli, where you walk among fruit trees and dry stone walls. Shortly after, you encounter a fork: a short detour leads to Laurito, a small, tidy village rich in charm and history.
Here, along Corso Umberto I, you find the Church of San Giovanni Battista and, nearby, the precious Church of San Filippo d “Agira”, built in 1283, which houses medieval frescoes of rare beauty, including an assisted Nativity. A fountain and a picnic area allow for a refreshing break before resuming the journey.
The climb towards Montano Antilia becomes gentler and more gradual, immersed in chestnut woods and stretches of dirt road. The “last part briefly crosses the SS 18, before entering a path that runs alongside a small waterfall. It’s the welcome of the highest village on the Path, an ancient Norman fief nestled on a” hill, overlooking wide and silent valleys.
A stage that combines the grace of the landscape with the value of memory, to be traversed slowly and with open eyes.
Stage Orientations
- Stage easier compared to the previous ones, with moderate elevation changes and mixed terrain.
- The route runs alongside the Faraone River and crosses rural areas rich in charm and authenticity.
- The detour to Laurito is highly recommended: the village offers hospitality, fountains, a picnic area and an unexpected artistic heritage.
- The Church of San Filippo d’Agira, with 15th-century frescoes, is one of the hidden treasures of the Path.
- The “entrance to Montano Antilia is between forest and water, marking the” arrival to a place of tranquility, history, and open panoramas.
- Ideal for recovering energy and preparing for the final part of the Path.
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