Via Beata Margherita della Metola, Sant'Angelo in Vado

The area lies in the upper Metauro valley, with the Apennine hills and the Monte Nerone–Monte Catria mountains within the surrounding landscape. The Metauro river runs through Sant’Angelo in Vado. The Alpe della Luna massif and the Sasso Simone e Simoncello Regional Park are within this part of inland northern Marche. The nearest substantial town is Urbino, which has a full historic centre and university services. Urbino is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This part of the Marche is known for truffles, woodland, and mixed hill farming.