📝 The longest Zipline in the world - Flying in the Sky (Rocca Massima) 📖 📸 🎥 📎

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Evaluation of Rocca Massima

I have been to Rome several times, and I invite you to read my articles dedicated to the capital; but I must admit, a bit shamefully, that I had never visited Latina and its surroundings before.What I discovered is a beautiful and much "quieter" area than Rome with wide open fields, small villages and breathtaking hamlets immersed in nature, and one of the most remarkable among them is Rocca Massima.

Perched at over 700 meters above sea level on the Lepini Mountains, Rocca Massima is the highest municipality in the province of Latina.

This small medieval village, inhabited by a few hundred people and dominates the Sacco valley from above offering a sensational panoramic view, the feeling of peace and security that you breathe is incredible and I can say that it is one of the most beautiful villages I have ever seen.

The origins of the country date back to the Roman period but its urban development was consolidated in the Middle Ages, as evidenced by the ancient walls, the narrow alleys and the Rocca dei Conti di Segni.

Rocca Massima is an ideal destination for those who love tranquility, nature and history, the territory is rich in nature trails, oak forests and viewpoints from which to admire spectacular sunsets, in short, it is a place to visit if you love nature and slow tourism, however the territory is famous above all for an attraction: the Zip Line "Flying in the Sky".

Inaugurated in 2014, the Rocca Massima Zip Line, called "Il volo dell'Angelo" by the locals, is one of the longest and fastest in the world.

The steel cable starts from Monte S. Angelo at about 730 meters above sea level and ends in the Sacco valley, covering 2,225 meters in length, which means that it is more than two kilometers long.

The participants, harnessed in a horizontal position like, reach speeds that can touch 160 km/h, suspended up to 310 meters above the ground, and if you are wondering "Gabry, have you tried this experience?" The answer is No; but I saw many people do it and I made videos and photos, however several local people tell how many visitors also from the other side of the world, when they arrive on site decide to give up the "flight", it is not a simple task and honestly only the thought is scary.

The experience lasts about a minute and a half but gives an adrenaline and a feeling of freedom that is difficult to describe, the flight can be tackled individually or in pairs and it is possible to do it all year round, as the cost varies from 40 Euros per couple to 65 Euros for those who venture alone (updated to November 2025).

The Zip Line is also an extraordinary way to admire the Lazio landscape from an unprecedented perspective: the sea, the mountains, the villages and the countryside, creating an experience that blends nature, technology and adventure.

Thanks to this attraction Rocca Massima has become one of the Italian capitals of experiential tourism attracting visitors from all over the world and helping to enhance the entire territory, even if it makes me smile thinking about an American who makes 12 hours of flight to have this experience and then gives up out of fear, in any case the board is absolutely worth visiting, strongly recommended for families, couples and adventurers.

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