Self-Guided Hiking in Umbria
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Our self-guided Umbria walking tour (a more challenging version of our easier self-guided hike in the same region) takes you through the region popularly known as Italy's "green heart". You start in the fascinating medieval town of Spoleto and end in Norcia, the birthplace of the 6th century Saint Benedict, the founder of European monasticism. Along the way, you walk through a wild and varied landscape of ancient villages perched on wooded hillsides and valleys flowing down from the high mountain pastures and peaks of the Sibillini mountains. You also have choices on many days between an easy walk and more difficult one. Whatever route you choose, we provide you with all the tools you need to help you put your spirit of adventure into action.
Highlights
- Explore the hilltowns of Spoleto and Norcia
- Take daily walks through a varied terrain
- Overnight in a 12th century abbey, now a beautiful hotel
- Explore the villages of Visso, Preci and Castelluccio
- Enjoy great Umbrian cuisine and wines
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: After arrival in Spoleto, you have time to explore the town, one of Umbria’s finest hilltop towns. The focal point is the fan-shaped Piazza del Duomo, site of the magnificent 12th century cathedral.
- Day two: Featured today is a ring walk in the hills above Spoleto with views down the Val di Spoleto as far as Assisi. (10 km)
- Day three: You start the day with a transfer to the holy mountain of Monteluco. Passing through ancient woodlands and along medieval stone footpaths you arrive at the Abbey of San Pietro. (17km)
- Day four: Starting from the ancient village of Visso, you hike across grassy moors and along the ridges of the Sibillini mountains to the village of Preci, with a stop along the way at the cave and chapel of San Fiorenzo, one of many hermits’ dwellings in the region. (16km)
- Day five: From Preci you hike to the town of Norcia (birthplace of Saint Benedict, the founder of European monasticism) passing the majestic Abbey of San Eutizio along the way. (16km)
- Day six: Today’s hike features magnificent vistas over the wild Piano Grande of the Sibillini National Park. You finish in the remote village of Castelluccio, and then are transferred back to Norcia. (15km)
- Day seven: We help you on your way to your next destination with a ride back to Spoleto train station, from where you can easily reach Rome, Florence or points beyond.
What's Included
- 6 nights accommodation with en-suite facilities
- 5 days of walking
- 6 breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches, 4 dinners
- 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 | 1250 | 1150 | 350 |
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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