Holiday apartment in Collescille – Discover mountains, trails and culture

Collescille combines a high mountain location with trails, viewpoints and important evidence of the region’s history. The small village is a hamlet of the municipality of Preci and lies on the slopes of Monte Morricone at 944 m above sea level. This makes the village particularly suitable if you are looking for a holiday apartment in Collescille for your holiday and want to combine nature experiences with cultural discoveries.

Monte Morricone and panoramic views

From Collescille, there are viewpoints overlooking the Campiano Valley as well as the Valcastoriana, Valle Oblita and Valle di Todiano valleys. This geographical location shapes the character of the village and gives trip planning a clear direction: The landscape is just as much at the heart of the experience here as the historic sites and buildings. A trail leading from Collescille to the summit of Moricone passes over the Sella di Pian Callaio at an altitude of 1,288 m. For active days on holiday, this route provides a direct connection to the mountain without requiring you to view the village solely as a hiking destination.

Churches, tower and local history

The Torre di Collescille is a square watchtower above the settlement. Despite visible signs of age, the tower is still intact. Its former function was to protect the Abbey of Sant’Eutizio.

The churches also give a stay a cultural dimension. The Church of Santa Maria Assunta was reopened for worship after extensive and complete restoration. Associated with it is a polychrome wooden statue of the seated Madonna and Child, a work from the monastery of Macereto dating from the second half of the 15th century. Sant'Antonio Abate in Collescille is a cultural asset of particular interest. A manuscript from 1650 referred to the village as “Toccalomò”, thus preserving a historical name for the place.

Trails through Collescille

Collescille lies on a medieval route historically used by travellers on their way to Visso in the Marche region. Several present-day routes also include the village. One route passes through Collescille and then joins trail S.501, which descends to Borgo Preci. The Valnerina hike from the Abbey of Sant’Eutizio to Cerreto di Spoleto follows the signs to Collescille after leaving the abbey.

A trail in the Monti Sibillini National Park leads via Preci, Sacovescio and Collescille before returning to Preci.

A destination for different kinds of holiday days

The Festa della Madonna del Castello takes place every year in August in the small village of Collescille, a hamlet of the municipality of Preci. Together with the viewpoints, Monte Morricone and the trails through the surrounding area, this creates a destination that allows for both culture-focused and nature-oriented days on holiday. Accommodation in Collescille can therefore be chosen for a stay in which you explore a trail in the morning and later focus on the history of the village.

Other places at the same destination level: Macchie, Piazzano, Cecanibbi, Tuoro Sul Trasimeno, Vitellino, Bruna, Montebibico, Selci Lama.

To the higher-level travel overview: Perugia.