At almost 1,450 meters above sea level, Castelluccio overlooks the Piana Grande, a karst plateau that between late May and early July turns into a mosaic of colors thanks to the flowering of lentils grown alongside cornflowers, poppies, and other wild species: a natural phenomenon that attracts photographers and visitors from all over Italy every year.
The village, rebuilt after the 2016 earthquake, retains the charm of an isolated outpost on the edge of the Sibillini Mountains, today a National Park. The Plain is also one of the most beloved sites in Italy for paragliding and hang gliding enthusiasts, thanks to the constant updrafts and the view stretching over the entire plateau.
Those who do not fly can still enjoy long walks and mountain bike excursions along the trails surrounding the basin, about 40 minutes from the farm stay.
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