Corlo I: Nature and Culture

Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Corlo I can tailor their stay to different interests. In Corlo, the Mielisa Educational Farm is located in the municipality of Montone; it offers children and families educational experiences with animals and in the countryside. The road to the Chiesetta della Madonna dei Confini leads uphill from the village of San Lorenzo to the hamlet of Corlo on Scontrini Hill.

Holiday apartment in Corlo I for active days

The area around Montone offers opportunities for walks, trekking, cycling tourism and stargazing. CAI Trail 116 leads from Tre Ponti in the municipality of Montone to the Chiesa della Madonna dei Confini and onward to Le Carpini, where it meets CAI Trail 115. This allows you to weigh up different activity ideas when choosing your accommodation, without limiting the destination to just one type of trip.

The “Passeggiate naturalistiche” activity leads from the educational farm along a short, easy path suitable for children to the Carpina stream. Riding lessons are offered for children, teenagers and adults. Mielisa also runs a centre for animal-assisted interventions. This makes it possible to combine shared family experiences with activities that appeal to different age groups.

Culinary insights and regional produce

During Mielisa’s “Dal campo alla tavola: come mangiare sano” workshop, wheat or corn kernels are ground into flour to prepare pizzas or biscuits according to Mielisa’s recipe. At its Corlo location, the Acquacalda agriturismo offers typical agricultural products in its farm shop, including beef and pork, honey and jams.

Montone between architectural heritage and festival tradition

The Chiesa di San Francesco in Montone was built at the beginning of the 14th century. The Museo San Francesco in Montone houses a wooden Descent from the Cross dating from the second half of the 13th century. The Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta and San Gregorio dates in its present form from the second half of the 17th century and was built on an older structure dating back at least to the 14th century.

In the area around Montone, the Rocca d'Aries has preserved its original structure, although it was adapted for residential use. It is currently closed to the public except on special occasions. This combination of older structural elements, later alterations and clear access restrictions is just as relevant to your cultural planning as the annual Festa della Donazione della Sacra Spina, which has developed into a historical re-enactment.

Another recurring tradition is the Festa del Bosco in Montone. This is an autumn market event that usually takes place between the end of October and the beginning of November and is associated with various cultural initiatives. Alongside stargazing, there is also a specific architectural feature: the Coloti Astronomical Observatory has a dome with a diameter of 7 metres and twelve rooms.

More places for planning your trip

If you would like to include other places besides Corlo I, discover Cascia, Beroide, Uncinano, Montebibico, Pompagnano, San Giustino, Capitan Loreto and Camporeggiano.

For the higher-level travel overview: Perugia.