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The beauty of Umbria is seductive and at times seems quite perfect. The secret lies in the splendid balance between man and nature, in the bond that Umbrians have always had with their land and their rich past.
Held tightly between its walls, Assisi is a magical place, and the fact that little has changed since the Middle Ages has kept its enchantment intact. Set into the green surroundings Castelvecchio is a small village on the western border of the Monti Sibillini National Park, perfect for spending a week of relaxation and nature.
Five days of professionally guided walks will allow you to discover the beauty and treasures of a territory rich in wild nature and ancient traditions, between the regions of Umbria and Marche.
The Challenging Program (CP) consists of longer days, greater height differentials and faster pace.
This is suitable for experienced walkers with a good level of fitness.
DESCRIPTION
Arrival in Assisi (PG). Meeting with the organization at 5pm
Presentation Umbria Walking Festival: organisation, trip, day by day activities
Dinner and overnight in Assisi
Breakfast at the hotel
Assisi to Spello hike
Starting from Assisi, we will reach Hermitage Carceri and the holy wood that surrounds it, a place suspended in time chosen by Saint Francis as spiritual refuge and vicinity of nature. Left the hermitage, the trail continues up and down hill crossing the green and wooded western side of Mt Subasio, protected by a Regional Park, with beautiful views over the valley below and its villages, and then finish among the olive groves and the gentle landscape of Umbria countryside, until the enchanting medieval village of Spello
Distance: 16 km – Elevation gain: 800 m – Elevation loss: 1000 m – Time: 5 h (without stops)
At the end of the hike transfer by public bus in Assisi train station and train to Spello. Visit Spello.
Meeting in Spello at 4pm and transfer to Preci (1 h drive)
Accommodation
Dinner and overnight at Il Collaccio
Breakfast
Mt Moricone loop
We begin to discover Monti Sibillini National Park, with this loop around Moricone mount, which overlooks Castoriana valley. The route passes through small villages, and cultivated fields, which alternate with lush forests of oak, until reaching the top of the mount (1429 m asl) with its magnificent view on Sibillini chain, from Mt Bove to Redentore ridge.
Distance: 18 km – Elevation gain: 1150 m – Elevation loss: 1150 m – Time: 6 h (without stops)
Free time
Dinner and overnight at Il Collaccio
After Breakfast transfer to Ussita (1 h)
Monte Bove loop
We move to Marche region for reaching the heart of the Park, a hike that is a real concentrate of all the beauties of the mountains: the unique view from the top of South Bove mount (2169 m asl) that embraces all the 2000 peaks of Sibillini chain, from Mt Vettore to Mt Rotondo; the colourful flowers blooming at high altitudes and the incomparable emotion of walking in the kingdom of the lord of the rocks: the Apennine Chamois!
Distance: 13 km – Elevation gain: 800 m – Elevation loss: 800 m – Time: 5 h (without stops)
Back to our accommodation by private transfer (1 h)
Dinner and overnight at Il Collaccio
Transfer to Montefalco (1 h drive)
Visit of Montefalco and welcome to a local family. A small farm managed by Alessandro and Grazia will give you the Italian style of life. Lunch
Transfer to Bevagna and free time to visit the ancient town and shopping
Transfer to Romanelli winery
Back to our accommodation by private transfer (1 h)
Light dinner
After Breakfast transfer to Castelluccio di Norcia (1 h)
The Imperial Loop: Mt Argentella and Sasso Borghese
The trail starts from Pian Perduto, one of the three Castelluccio high plains. After a steep stage under one of the few patches of beech wood survived on the plains, the route follows the spectacular Imperial Road, used from the roman period, until reaching one of the most beautiful places of Sibillini: Sasso Borghese Pass, from which two 2000 of the chain can be reached: the rocky and overhanging Sasso di Palazzo Borghese (2119 m asl) and the rounded summit of Monte Argentella (2200 m asl). Way back passing through Forca Viola, gate of Pilato Lake Valley, with an amazing view on Castelluccio and its plains.
Distance: 13 km – Elevation gain: 850 m – Elevation loss: 850 m – Time: 5 h (without stops)
Visit Norcia and dinner at Il Castoro Restaurant
Back to our accommodation by private transfer or by walk (the accommodation is 2 km far from the restaurant)
Overnight at Il Collaccio
After breakfast transfer to Sant’Anatolia di Narco/Gavelli (30 min)
The iron mines of Mt Birbone
Our last hike is in Valnerina, the green heart of Umbria. The trail starts from a small high plain of tectonic origin, where there is one of the few natural mountain ponds of Umbria, and then continue through very beautiful beech woods, until reaching Terargo iron mines on the western side of Birbone Mount. This place was one of the most important mining sites of Vatican State from the XVII century, part of the gates of Basilica di San Pietro and of the Pantheon were built with the iron coming from Terargo. After reaching the top of Birbone mount (1501 m asl), we close the loop always surrounded by an amazing landscape.
Distance: 12 km – Elevation gain: 600 m – Elevation loss: 600 m – Time: 4 h (without stops)
Transfer back to our accommodation by private transfer (1 h)
Dinner and overnight at Il Collaccio
After breakfast transfer to Spoleto train station (45 min)
The Moderate Program (MP) is designed with shorter days and less climbing. This is suitable for people who are used to walking in hills with a reasonable level of fitness.
All walks are led by a qualified guide. A packed lunch is provided.
DESCRIPTION
Arrival in Assisi (PG). Meeting with the organization at 5pm
Presentation Umbria Walking Festival: organisation, trip, day by day activities
Dinner and overnight in Assisi
Breakfast at the hotel
Assisi to Eremo delle Carceri hike
A gentle hike starting form Assisi climb the lower part of Subasio Mountain, passing through a holm oak forest. The visit or Hermitage Carceri it gives you a sense of the early Franciscans eagerness to leave town and be close to nature. A quiet and spiritual place to inspire the hiking week in nature.
Back to Assisi options to walk down until Santa Maria degli Angeli (2,5 km) or by public bus
Distance: 7,3 km – Elevation gain: 490 m – Elevation loss: 100 m – Time: 3 h (without stops)
At the end of the hike transfer by public bus in Assisi train station and train to Spello. Visit Spello.
Meeting in Spello at 4pm and transfer to Preci (1 h drive)
Accommodation
Dinner and overnight at Il Collaccio
Breakfast
Castoriana Valley
Hike along the western border of Monti Sibillini national park, Excursion is within the Monti Sibillini National Park, at the junction of the Valnerina and Castoriana valleys, among gentle hills, countryside, small villages, tiny country churches and the timeless atmosphere of a territory characterized by an ancient system of settlements, mentioned since the IX century, due to the Benedictine colonisation of the area.
Distance: 10 km – Elevation gain: 350 m – Elevation loss: 350 m – Time: 3 h (without stops)
Free time
Dinner and overnight at Il Collaccio
After Breakfast transfer to Ussita (1 h)
From Frontignano to Ussita (per Efra)
Panoramic excursion in the heart of the Sibillini National Park. In the presence of the dolomitic Monte Bove a gentle hike excursion through high altitude pastures and luxuriant beech woods. From the top to the valley reaching the small town of Ussita, damaged by the 2016 earthquake.
Distance: 9 km – Elevation gain: 300 m – Elevation loss: 740 m – Time: 4 h (without stops)
Back to our accommodation by private transfer (1 h)
Dinner and overnight at Il Collaccio
Transfer to Montefalco (1 h drive)
Visit of Montefalco and welcome to a local family. A small farm managed by Alessandro and Grazia will give you the Italian style of life. Lunch
Transfer to Bevagna and free time to visit the ancient town and shopping
Transfer to Romanelli winery
Back to our accommodation by private transfer (1 h)
Light dinner
After Breakfast transfer to Castelluccio di Norcia (1 h)
The high crossing of Piano Grande
Starting from the pass divides the system of plateaus of Norcia with that of Castelluccio a succession of large spaces and different environments will make this excursion unique. High passes, pastures, woods, and a spectacular arrival in Castelluccio di Norcia, the highest inhabited centre in the Apennines
Distance: 13 km – Elevation gain: 450 m – Elevation loss: 530 m – Time: 4.30 h (without stops)
Visit Norcia and dinner at Il Castoro Restaurant
Back to our accommodation by private transfer or by walk (the accommodation is 2 km far from the restaurant)
Overnight at Il Collaccio
After breakfast transfer to Sant’Anatolia di Narco/Gavelli (30 min)
A geological experience along the Valcasana
A spectacular hike from Gavelli to Scheggino, in one of the geosites listed in the Valnerina Geological Park. The geologic landscape does not exist on its own, and natural or anthropic aspects are part of the sober magnificence of this land and contribute to a unique occasion of enjoying the natural landscape and elevate our personal culture. The trees grow around the rocks affecting their stability and their destruction. The villages and the holy sites perked on these mountains are like an extension of the cliff on which they are erected. In every place we find trace of the complicated coexistence between man and nature, the last short segment of a very long history that rocks bear witness to.
Distance: 8 km – Elevation gain: 100 m – Elevation loss: 950 – Time: 3 h (without stops)
Transfer back to our accommodation by private transfer (1 h)
Dinner and overnight at Il Collaccio
After breakfast transfer to Spoleto train station (45 min)
The package includes everything: guide walks, accommodation, food and transfers.
From € 805,00 per person
