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”Vade Francisco et repara domum meam”

Link:Francis's life and works

Stage 1 Dovadola - Monte Busca

Beginning of the long route:

Leave the refuge on the right, you reach the state road and turning left towards Forlì the signs take you to the ancient path that leads to the hermitage of Montepaolo, after about 4 km you will find a crossroads, continue straight on 'hermitage. After the due visit, go back to the crossroads and follow the signs to the right.
Proceed along the dirt road to reach the paved road on the right towards Monte Trebbio, characterized by a monument dedicated to cyclists. Continuing after a few km on the paved road, the route moves (to the left) inside onto the dirt path, which leads after crossing the provincial road into the Montebello farm. you reach and pass the Agr. Marzanella, Santa Maria del Castello, Monte Busca and the Volcano*** first turn left onto the downhill road that leads to Portico after 5 km.Now it's time to go back to the crossroads, turn right onto the cart track until you cross the paved road, taking a right up to Monte Trebbio.
Turning left, continue on the asphalt ridge for 2.5 km, take the path on the left. (Pay close attention to the signs to follow the right path). After about 2 km you reach an asphalt road that you must cross to enter the Montebello estate. After about 1.5 km you reach a crossroads, continue straight towards Agr. Marzanella (3 km). Follow the signs (S. Maria di Monte Castello) and after another 2 km you reach Monte Busca Rifugio Casa Lamponi

Time: 6,30 - 7,30 h

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“To my brother Anthony, my bishop, I wish good health. I approve of your teaching theology to the monks, but only on condition that, owing to this study, you will not dampen the spirit of the holy prayer and devotion, as it is ordained in the Rule. Be well” Francis

Link:Anthony's life and works

“Here, on earth, the eye of the soul is Love, the only valid one to overcome any veil. Wherever the intellect stops, love proceeds with its own colour to the union with God” Saint Anthony from Padua, Sermone