Self-Guided Hiking in Le Marche
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This small corner of Le Marche is a region of contrasts, from gently rolling farmland to alpine meadows, from time-forgotten, medieval villages to a number of Italy's lesser-known città d'arte (cities of art). It's also virtually untouristed, offering simple accommodations and restaurants catering to the local population - making it a great region to get out into the real culture of Italy, which is exactly where this self-guided option takes you. And, as with our Self-Guided Tuscany tour, we provide you with all the tools you need to help you put your spirit of adventure into action.
Highlights
- Explore the towns of San Severino, Camerino and Tolentino
- Ramble through the lovely Marche countryside
- Enjoy great local specialties and wine
Itinerary Outline
Here is an outline of the daily itinerary for the full tour. You can shorten or lengthen this itinerary to fit your travel dates. You can also transfer forward with your luggage on any given day, either to a midpoint along the trail, or else to the next town if you wish to skip the walk entirely. Request a detailed itinerary using the contact form below:
- Day one: You arrive in San Severino and meet with your GIROSOLE rep who provides you with your walk materials, as well as an overview of the days ahead. You also take an orientation tour around the town of San Severino, which harbors a number of interesting secrets.
- Day two: Featured today is a walk in the hills around San Severino, with great views over the surrounding countryside as far as the Adriatic Sea. (Walk distance: 10.5 miles/16.5 km - climb total: 2200 feet/680 m)
- Day three: You set off for Camerino, famous for being the home of a major university that dates back to the 13th century, with wonderful views of this hilltop town during your walk. (Walk distance: 11.8 miles/18.9 km - climb total: 2730 feet/840 m)
- Day four: A shorter walk today through the charming countryside around Camerino brings you to a hamlet where you pass the night. (Walk distance: 8.8 miles/14 km climb total: 1070 feet/330 m)
- Day five: A particularly stunning hike takes you through alpine meadows and past rustic mountain villages until you arrive in Caldarola, a fortified town brooded over by a massive castle. (Walk distance: 8.5 miles/14.2 km - climb total: 2250 feet/690 m
- Day six: From Caldarola you walk to Tolentino, home to the Basilica of San Nicola with its 13th C. frescoed baptistry. (Walk distance: 10.5 miles/17 km - climb total: 1330 feet/410 m)
- Day seven: You depart from Tolentino this morning with a transfer to the train station.
What's Included
- 6 nights accommodation with en-suite facilities
- breakfast each day
- 3 dinners
- 5 days of walking
- detailed maps and route descriptions
- a descriptive guide of the various sites to see
- a cell phone for emergencies
- a Tour Rep to oversee your tour and move your luggage each day
- all taxes and service charges at hotels and restaurants
- travel guidance for pre/post-tour activities
(Not included are airfare, wine and other beverages with alcohol, personal purchases such as laundry, phone calls, frigobar items etc., and anything not specifically included above.)
Pricing
We price this tour for the following category of accommodation. We also tier-price based on the tour's final group size. You can keep your tour private to your own group or you can open your tour for other travelers to join, thereby taking advantage of our tier discounts. All prices are quoted per person in USD.
| accomm. level | 2-3 p | 4+ p | sing. supp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| comfort | 1190 | 1040 | 170 |
Scheduling
You can schedule this tour to start on any day of the week, March through November. As with all our tours, you tell us the dates you would like to start your tour, allowing you the maximum in flexibility and convenience.
Check for open departures of this tour already scheduled by other travelers. Or schedule your own departure and open it for others travelers to join.
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