The Sibillini Mountains in autumn offer a spectacle of rare beauty. The golden yellows, reds, ochre of oak, beech, wild cherry, elm and flowering ash, contrasted with bright green mosses and conifers. Taking the old trails is almost a privilege so they are hidden in the dense woods! Like a soft carpet, the dry leaves hide the stones and roots, it’s like skiing in deep snow! Occasionally the mountain peaks peek through the branches of the trees reminding us what austere place we are in. This is a short route like so many in a day like any other, waiting for the winter to give some other emotions …… as always here!

Words & Photos: Sergio Barboni – Sibillini MTB

The tallest peak, Mount Bove.
The tallest peak, Mount Bove.
12-Andrea 09-Bosco 08-Bosco
Finding what is hidden under the leaves.
Finding what is hidden under the leaves…
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05-Pian di Pao 06-Bosco
The colors are what autumn riding is all about!
The colors are what autumn riding is all about!
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Early sunsets in the mountains.
Early sunsets in the mountains.

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