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Skiing
[CAMPO STAFFI, CAMPO CATINO]

Campo Staffi: two Chair lifts, eight ski lifts, 15 km of runs, Tel: 0775/581923Campo Catino: five ski lifts with runs that total 10kilometers, Tel. 0775435955.

Folklore
[TREVI NEL LAZIO]


On the 9th December, in Trevi nel Lazio, the celebration of the Foconi e Bomboni feast takes place. Piles of wood are set on fire to light the path to heaven Loreto.




Spas
[TREVI NEL LAZIO]


Near Trevi nel Lazio the water spring of Suria gushes out and near Guarcino, the spring of Filette. The water of both springs is said to help cure kidney malfunction and gout.


At the extreme North of the Ciociaria area, on the Simbruini and Ernici mountains, two of the most important ski resorts of Lazio are located: Campo Staffi, in the municipality of Filettino and Campo Catino, in the municipality of Guarcino. These two resorts offer their customers not only modern facilities but also the possibility of splendid excursions with cross country skis. In particular, from campo Staffi, it is possible to access the links which run along the path of Campo Ceraso.

If winter sports are the main attractions of this area, we mustn’t forget the summer attractions. A large part of the territory is included in the Regional Park of Monti Simbruini where splendid forests, springs, peaks, flowers, and animals provide a magnificent scenery for excursions on foot, horseback, or by bicycle.

There are also historical and artistic sights, which deserve a more detailed visit. Guarcino for example stands out from its medieval area which rises around Via Monastero (Monastero road), beyond the churches of St. Nicholas and St. Michele. Proceeding along the road which turns north west towards the Aniene river arrive at Trevi nel Lazio where the remains of the ancient Acropolis of the Aequi, founders of this town are located. On the foundations of this Acropolis the walls and castle of the Caetani were erected. The dungeon, which is the oldest part, is still in good condition. Filettino has also preserved itself and is rather characteristic with its narrow alleys and squares overlooking the mountains. Beautiful is the parish church of St. Maria Assunta and that of cemetery (St. Nicholas) with its splendid 12th  century frescoes.

Of particular interest is the torch-lit procession which is held on the 30th of December in the slopes of Campo Staffi. In the same month the “Sagra del Ciavattone” (a typical bread)and that of “cotiche con polenta” (pork with cornmeal) takes place.