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Umbria Tour Package
ITALY’S UMBRIA WALK
Umbria has been long disregarded by travelers to Tuscany, its more popular neighbor to the west. But Umbria has come into its own recently. It is gentle countryside with high mountain wildernesses, fertile green valleys, and many beautiful medieval hill towns. Due to its central location and its beautiful countryside, Umbria is often called Italy’s Green Heart. The region has been inhabited for over 2,800 years and was first settled by a peaceful farming tribe. Its varied history has left much for the modern student of history to explore.
This walk takes you through some of the wildest and most untouched parts of central Italy and through the villages of Valnerina, an upland valley situated in Eastern Umbria. Valernia means Little Valley of the Nera. River. The Nera curves through the valley draining the mountains around Norcia before emptying into the Tiber River. It is a land of craggy tree-covered slopes dotted with upland villages and fortified hamlets. Your walk starts in the peaceful fortified village of Preci, with its cobble-stone streets and Romanesque church.
Nearby Norcia is known as one of the country’s culinary capitals, offering delicacies such as white truffles, salamis and sausages. Norcia was once an independent commune during the Middle Ages and is the birthplace of Saint Benedict. You will walk on The Piano Grande, one of Italy’s highest inland plains with a superb selection of wildflowers. It is one of Italy’s most wonderful landscapes and is completely deserted of human habitation except for the village of Castellucio.
Onwards to the pilgrimage town of Cascia with its thousand year history and its great views over the Apennines, the spine of Italy, and to the mysterious village of Roccaporena where you can visit Saint Ritds miracle garden before continuing on to the unspoiled village of Monteleone di Spoleto.
Most walks are about three to about five hours in duration.
DETAILS
Includes 6 nights hotel accommodation, breakfast and dinner each ay, 5 guided walking days, bus and train fares, luggage transfers and tax.
DIFFICULTY OF WALK
Walking mainly on tracks and paths, occasionally steep. Walk between 7 and 13 miles per day with the option of shorter walks.
Day 1
Rome-Preci (3 hrs). You will be met by a representative at Rome airport at the arrivals hall, and driven to Preci. This fortified village, with its cobbled streets and Romanesque church is a true gem to start this trail. You will arrive in time for evening dinner and welcome drinks at the hotel bar. Small evening stroll around the village and time for a quick swim before dinner. Following dinner, your guide will outline the week’s itinerary in more detail.
Day 2
Preci-Norcia (5 hrs) Walk to Norcia having visited the impressive abbey of San Eutizio. Wild boar have been spotted along this trail! Otherwise known as the culinary capital of Umbria, Norcia, another fortified village settled at the foot of the mighty Piano Grande, is a real treat for gourmets. From white truffles and lentils to a wide range of salamis and sausages, Norcia has it all.
Day 3
Castellucio-Norcia (4 hrs) You will be driven to the untouched village of Castellucio, nestled on the Piano Grande, one of Italy’s highest inland plains. Its selection of wild flowers will certainly not disappoint. A gentle walk back down through the plains and forest will bring you back to Norcia.
Day 4
Norcia-Cascia (5 hrs) Today you leave Norcia and set out along the ancient pilgrim’s route to Cascia, another ancient town set in the middle of rural Umbria. The walk takes you across the valley along farm tracks and passes through some charming hamlets before descending to Cascia. The history of Cascia dates back more than a thousand years. Thousands of pilgrims flocked to Cascia in search of Saint Rita and as you will see religion dominates this powerful town.
Day 5
Cascia-Roccaporena (3 hrs) Walk along the ancient pilgrim path along the Corno gorge to the village of Roccaporena. (3 hrs return) Home of Saint Rita, this village has her house and the mysterious garden where miracles took place. The walk along the ridge offers stunning views across the Apennines.
Day 6
Roccaporena-Monteleone di Spoleto Mrs) This last walk involves a short bus journey before commencing the gradual climb out of Roccaporena. During the entire walk, you will be lucky to see houses or signs of human life! You continue the walk to Monteleone di Spoleto, the site of one of the most outstanding archaeological finds in the area; a bronze chariot dating from Etruscan times which can now be found in the Museum of New York.
Day 7
Departure Day. Your guide will transfer you back to Rome airport in the morning for your departure flight. Approx 2.5 hrs.
Related Informations & Tour Packages
Umbria has been long disregarded by travelers to Tuscany, its more popular neighbor to the west. But Umbria has come into its own recently. It is gentle countryside with high mountain wildernesses, fertile green valleys, and many beautiful medieval hill towns. Due to its central location and its beautiful countryside, Umbria is often called Italy’s Green Heart. The region has been inhabited for over 2,800 years and was first settled by a peaceful farming tribe. Its varied history has left much for the modern student of history to explore.
This walk takes you through some of the wildest and most untouched parts of central Italy and through the villages of Valnerina, an upland valley situated in Eastern Umbria. Valernia means Little Valley of the Nera. River. The Nera curves through the valley draining the mountains around Norcia before emptying into the Tiber River. It is a land of craggy tree-covered slopes dotted with upland villages and fortified hamlets. Your walk starts in the peaceful fortified village of Preci, with its cobble-stone streets and Romanesque church.
Nearby Norcia is known as one of the country’s culinary capitals, offering delicacies such as white truffles, salamis and sausages. Norcia was once an independent commune during the Middle Ages and is the birthplace of Saint Benedict. You will walk on The Piano Grande, one of Italy’s highest inland plains with a superb selection of wildflowers. It is one of Italy’s most wonderful landscapes and is completely deserted of human habitation except for the village of Castellucio.
Onwards to the pilgrimage town of Cascia with its thousand year history and its great views over the Apennines, the spine of Italy, and to the mysterious village of Roccaporena where you can visit Saint Ritds miracle garden before continuing on to the unspoiled village of Monteleone di Spoleto.
Most walks are about three to about five hours in duration.
DETAILS
Includes 6 nights hotel accommodation, breakfast and dinner each ay, 5 guided walking days, bus and train fares, luggage transfers and tax.
DIFFICULTY OF WALK
Walking mainly on tracks and paths, occasionally steep. Walk between 7 and 13 miles per day with the option of shorter walks.
Day 1
Rome-Preci (3 hrs). You will be met by a representative at Rome airport at the arrivals hall, and driven to Preci. This fortified village, with its cobbled streets and Romanesque church is a true gem to start this trail. You will arrive in time for evening dinner and welcome drinks at the hotel bar. Small evening stroll around the village and time for a quick swim before dinner. Following dinner, your guide will outline the week’s itinerary in more detail.
Day 2
Preci-Norcia (5 hrs) Walk to Norcia having visited the impressive abbey of San Eutizio. Wild boar have been spotted along this trail! Otherwise known as the culinary capital of Umbria, Norcia, another fortified village settled at the foot of the mighty Piano Grande, is a real treat for gourmets. From white truffles and lentils to a wide range of salamis and sausages, Norcia has it all.
Day 3
Castellucio-Norcia (4 hrs) You will be driven to the untouched village of Castellucio, nestled on the Piano Grande, one of Italy’s highest inland plains. Its selection of wild flowers will certainly not disappoint. A gentle walk back down through the plains and forest will bring you back to Norcia.
Day 4
Norcia-Cascia (5 hrs) Today you leave Norcia and set out along the ancient pilgrim’s route to Cascia, another ancient town set in the middle of rural Umbria. The walk takes you across the valley along farm tracks and passes through some charming hamlets before descending to Cascia. The history of Cascia dates back more than a thousand years. Thousands of pilgrims flocked to Cascia in search of Saint Rita and as you will see religion dominates this powerful town.
Day 5
Cascia-Roccaporena (3 hrs) Walk along the ancient pilgrim path along the Corno gorge to the village of Roccaporena. (3 hrs return) Home of Saint Rita, this village has her house and the mysterious garden where miracles took place. The walk along the ridge offers stunning views across the Apennines.
Day 6
Roccaporena-Monteleone di Spoleto Mrs) This last walk involves a short bus journey before commencing the gradual climb out of Roccaporena. During the entire walk, you will be lucky to see houses or signs of human life! You continue the walk to Monteleone di Spoleto, the site of one of the most outstanding archaeological finds in the area; a bronze chariot dating from Etruscan times which can now be found in the Museum of New York.
Day 7
Departure Day. Your guide will transfer you back to Rome airport in the morning for your departure flight. Approx 2.5 hrs.
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