Pescorocchiano

The area is in the central Apennines, with the Monti del Cicolano around Fiamignano and the higher Velino massif to the east. The Salto basin is close by, with Lago del Salto within the local area and the upper Salto valley shaping much of this part of Cicolano. The Riserva Naturale Monte Navegna e Monte Cervia lies nearby on the lake side. The nearest ski area is Campo Staffi above Filettino, roughly 1 hour 15 minutes by road, with larger lifts farther away around Ovindoli and Campo Felice. The nearest larger town is Rieti, which provides the main services, hospital and rail connections for this part of the province. This area is known for wooded Apennine slopes, small stone villages and pastoral mountain terrain typical of inland Cicolano.