Leave Poggio Bustone going downhill along Via Bezzecca. After about 400 metres leave the road and take the marked trail on the left. It is the start of a 2 km descent through woods. Following the signposts up and down slopes you’ll reach the small town of San Liberato, where there is a water fountain. The route then follows over a mule track and, sometimes, over paved roads. After having walked along Via Giosuè Carducci go upwards towards Cantalice and in front of the church of San Felice you’ll enjoy gorgeous views eastwards to Mt. Terminillo and westwards over the Rieti plains, featuring the lakes of Lungo and Ripasottile in the foreground. You can replenish your supplies of food and water in town. Once past the San Felice all'Acqua Sanctuary descend - slowly and carefully - along a pebbly path. Less than 3 km later you’ll reach a convent better known as the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Foresta, or, more simply, La Foresta. You will be warmly welcomed by the many cats that live here. The peace and quiet is conducive to a break. Leave the sanctuary over a paved road that takes you, 4 km later, to Rieti to the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta.