The valley of the river Tenna is, deservedly, a very popular destination for visitors to the Park. The main attraction is the spectacular gorge of l’Infernaccio, which is within easy walking distance of the car park, and many visitors only come to see this. The walk to the end of the valley is also popular, and takes around four hours there and back, returning by the same route. Other sites, involving walking up onto the side of the valley, include the small 12^th century hermitage of San Leonardo, and then a scramble along a rough path to see the 30 metre ‘hidden’ waterfall on the Fosso di Rio.

This walk makes a circuit of the Tenna valley, making the outward journey high on the valley side, then returning by the popular route following the river itself. Even on the busiest summer weekends, you will be able to find some tranquility amidst the mountain scenery. The route takes you past San Leonardo, and also includes a possible extension to visit the cascata (waterfall).

Total Time: 6 hours
Total Ascent: 1,100 metres
Total Distance: 17 km

Additional figures for the extension to the cascata of Fosso di Rio, from San Leonardo:

The majority of the paths used for this route are clear, although there are a few sections where they are indistinct or rough. The final few hundred metres of the extension to the waterfall can involve some scrambling, especially after heavy winter damage. Use of a compass is recommended.

The high pastures of Cerasa, at the head of
the Tenna valley.

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