The forest of Roventino: The forest is situated close to the mountains, between the villages Rotella and Force, in the province of Ascoli Piceno, in the valley of The Aso River, at a hight between 300 and 600 metres. The forrest can be enjoyed for its many different kinds of vegetation: querco-capineto, horn-ostrieto and many oaks dwaries and carpini. Today the forest is a part of a modern agricultural farm with lots of cows. In the past, in the middle of the forest, there was a castle for which many battles were fought between Ascoli and Camerino. Thanks to its easy paths, now a days the place is an ideal resort for who loves walking surrounded by a beautiful nature. Nearby the forest you will find a small village with a nice church and many cosy restaurants.

The Ascenzione Mountain: The mountain is to be found south of Roventino, in the province of Ascoli Piceno, and its 1103 metres high peak overlooks the valleys of Tronto and Tesino. It consists of different types of rocks, and the northern part is covered by forest and many kinds of plants and trees, amongst these chestnuts copses. Because of the many kinds of trees and plants, the area is now a protected nature area. Thanks to the peaceful forests, the fantastic panoramas and the memories of ancient traditions, this mountain is a very popular excursion resort. It is known for its magic atmosphere, not only because of its natural beauty, but also because of a tale talking about a young woman from Ascoli called Polisia who escaped from her father because of having chosen to convert to Christianity, now living in the subterranean caves under the mountain.

La "Fessa" and the Smerillo Forest: Close to the village Smerillo, in the council of Ascoli Piceno, between sediments of gravels and sand, you will find La Fessa, an open precipice caused by landslide fracture. The place is often visited by tourists and students, because of the peculiar shape of the walls made by yellow sand. This sand is rich in fossil materials which are of palaeontological importance. In the convent in Luogo di Sasso and in a private collection in Smerillo you can see some collections of those fossils, these are very well kept. On the upper part of the Falcone Mountain you will find the Smerillo Forest, which is a nature reserve thanks to its well kept vegetation. As a closing of your visit to this nature park, we suggest you to reach the peak of the Falcone Mountain from which you can enjoy the wonderful panorama.