canyon exploring with Michele Angileri

Fosso Croce d'Aspra

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Among the steep valleys that make up the upper Fosso del Salto del Cieco, the one that comes from Croce d'Aspra mount offers a nice descent with rappels, walks and downclimbs, through a wooded area today much less frequented than once, away from the usual hiking trails.

Name	Fosso Croce d'Aspra
Area	Umbria, Valnerina
Nearest village	Ferentillo
Elevation loss	480 m
Length	1500 m
Highest cascade	17 m
Rock	Limestone
Rating	2
Shuttle	Possible with off-road vehicles
Explored by	Michele Angileri, Paolo Bracale, Giorgio Ecker, Patricia Mallia: june 16 2018

I remember ...

The abandoned farmhouses and the numerous paths that one encounters while going down the Fosso are the proof that this solitary area was inhabited and frequented until a few decades ago. The descent thus becomes a bit like a journey through time as well as through a place.