Walking in Umbria Map and Itinerary

DAY 1 Arrive Starting Point: Perugia

We recommend flying to Rome, Florence or Pisa and then catch the train to Perugia (Train 3h00, 2h20 and 3h50 respectively). After checking into your hotel you can explore Perugia. Originally founded by the Etruscans, Perugia is a well preserved town that enjoys a spectacular situation. There are a number of excellent museums, rich architecture and a self guided archaeological tour which explores the history of Perugia dating back to Etruscan times.

Overnight:Hotel Fortuna
Exclusively located in the heart of the historical centre of Perugia, Hotel Fortuna is housed in a building that dates from the 1300’s and still boasts numerous original features.

DAY 2 Walk to Assisi—5 Hours

Our representative will meet you and after a thorough briefing transfer you to the start of the trail at Valfabbrica (20 minutes). Walking on quiet dirt tracks and footpaths you walk through farmland and wooded countryside, climbing steeply until you reach Pieve San Nicolo, a small hamlet which makes an ideal lunch stop. Continuing through thickly wooded hillsides, you are suddenly greeted with by the most spectacular view of Assisi and the Basillica Di San Francesco.

Overnight: Country House TreEsse enjoys a peaceful location 400m outside Assisi, this traditional country house has been sympathetically converted to offer comfortable accommodation. The dining terrace, swimming pool and most rooms enjoy wonderful views over the surrounding countryside.

DAY 3 Assisi Circular Walk —3 Hours

Assisi, the birthplace of St Francis, is the spiritual heart of Umbria. Designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it’s churches, monuments and the very fabric of the town are much as St Francis would have seen it in the 13th Century and the Basilica di san Francesco is quite spectacular. If you would prefer to escape the crowds you can instead enjoy a rewarding walk to Eremo delle Carceri, St Francis’ peaceful retreat, which overlooks the town and is a eight kilometre round trip.

Overnight: Country House TreEsse

DAY 4 Assisi to Spello — 6 Hours

Leaving Assisi you soon enter the Subasio Regional Park, which enjoys enormous views of the surrounding countryside and back towards Assisi. A stretch of olive groves and developed land bring to the pretty village of Spello. Much quieter than Assisi, it is a pleasure to wander the cobbled streets and quiet squares decorated by hanging baskets

Overnight: Albergo Il Cacciatore

The Cruciana family have owned and run the Albergo Il Cacciatore for over 50 years and take pride in offering the warmest welcomes and outstanding food and service. The hotel enjoys wonderful views overlooking the valley.

DAY 5 Spello Circular Walk —4 Hours

If you can drag yourself away from the charming streets of Spello this thoroughly enjoyable circular walk visits the beautifully situated medieval hamlet of Collepino.

Overnight: Albergo Il Cacciatore

DAY 6 Collemancio to Bevagna - 5 Hours

The day begins with a short transfer to Collemancio, where you begin a spectacular walk to Bevagna. This region is famed for producing outstanding red wine and olive oil of the finest quality. This of course means that you will be walking through vineyards and olive groves and can visit the rustic cellar of Cantina Dionigi, a Sagrantino di Montefalco producer.

Overnight: Hotel Palazzo Brunamonti is located in the heart of this delightful town, ringed by ancient city walls.

DAY 7 Motefalco to Bevanga —2/3 Hours

An enchanting walk in the heart of the Montefalco wine area, Umbria’s best wine producing area. After a morning visiting all Bevanga has to offer you can take the local bus the short distance to Montefalco. On reaching Montefalco, you really have no choice but to enjoy a relaxed lunch at an enoteca (restaurant that offers wine tasting) on the main square before a delightful walk back to Bevagna

Overnight: Hotel Palazzo Brunamonti.

DAY 8 Onward Travel

Unfortunately this part of your journey is at an end. From Bevagna you can catch a bus or taxi to Foligno where you can catch a train south to Rome (2h00) or north to Florence (2h45) or further afield.

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