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Infernaccio Gorge and Hermitage of St. Leonard

It is home to the hidden waterfall and the hermitage of San Leonardo al Volubrio, a destination for continuous pilgrimages and excursions, as well as famous for having been restored by itself for about forty years by a hermit priest from 1970 until 2014, Father Pietro Lavini, a C...

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Infernaccio Gorge and Hermitage of St. Leonard — Montefortino, Italy.

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It is home to the hidden waterfall and the hermitage of San Leonardo al Volubrio, a destination for continuous pilgrimages and excursions, as well as famous for having been restored by itself for about forty years by a hermit priest from 1970 until 2014, Father Pietro Lavini, a Capuchin of the order of Franciscan Friars Minor, born Armando Girio Lavini of Potenza Picena, who died at the age of 88 on August 9, 2015. It is connected to the valley of Castelsantangelo sul Nera by the Bad Pass, where some remnants of snowfields can still be found in summer.

Infernaccio Gorge and Hermitage of St. Leonard - Montefortino | Secret World Trip Planner
Infernaccio Gorge and Hermitage of St. Leonard - Montefortino | Secret World Trip Planner
Infernaccio Gorge and Hermitage of St. Leonard - Montefortino | Secret World Trip Planner
Infernaccio Gorge and Hermitage of St. Leonard - Montefortino | Secret World Trip Planner
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The hermitage of San Leonardo al Volubrio is a spiritual destination located within Infernaccio Gorge, famous for its hidden waterfall and its remarkable restoration by Father Pietro Lavini, a Capuchin friar who single-handedly maintained and restored the hermitage for about forty years from 1970 until 2014. It remains a popular pilgrimage site and hiking destination attracting continuous streams of visitors.
Father Pietro Lavini (born Armando Girio Lavini of Potenza Picena) was a Capuchin friar of the Franciscan order who dedicated approximately forty years of his life to restoring and maintaining the hermitage of San Leonardo al Volubrio. He served as a hermit priest from 1970 until 2014 and passed away on August 9, 2015, at the age of 88, leaving behind a restored spiritual sanctuary.
Infernaccio Gorge is connected to the valley of Castelsantangelo sul Nera through the Bad Pass, which serves as the main access route to the gorge and hermitage. This mountain pass is also notable for retaining some remnants of snowfields even during the summer months, making it an adventurous approach to the destination.
While the gorge can be visited year-round, summer is an ideal time as it allows access via the Bad Pass, though visitors should be prepared for potential snowfield remnants even in warmer months. The temperate season also makes the hiking experience more comfortable for pilgrimages and excursions to the hermitage.
Visitors can explore the beautifully restored hermitage of San Leonardo al Volubrio and discover the hidden waterfall that makes this gorge special, while also experiencing the spiritual atmosphere that has drawn pilgrims for decades. The site offers both historical significance through its restoration by Father Lavini and natural beauty, making it perfect for both religious pilgrimage and scenic hiking excursions.

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