From the village of Rocca Priora, take Via della Montagna Spaccata into the chestnut grove that borders the remains of the outer caldera of the ancient Laziale volcano to the northeast, opening onto the Sacco Valley below. We leave the Alban Hills and from here, Colle di Fuori, the transfer stage to the Prenestini Mountains begins. The route first follows a paved road winding through the typical Roman countryside that characterizes the Carchitti area with its extensive orchards and typical strawberry crops.
After crossing the Via Casilina consular road, the route continues in Valvarino (a hamlet of Palestrina), along the cart track that crosses the ancient country estate of the Barberini family, until it reaches Via degli Olmi, which leads directly to the town of Palestrina.
In the distance, you can already admire the ancient city of Praeneste, on whose slopes stands the Temple of the Goddess Fortuna (2nd century BC) and the Palazzo Colonna Barberini below, which houses the National Archaeological Museum of Palestrina. The route winds through the historic center of the city among small squares and characteristic alleys.
