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Hiking Tours in Umbria

Umbria hiking tours explore Italy's green heart - hilltop towns like Assisi and Spoleto set among olive groves and oak forest, with far fewer crowds than neighboring Tuscany. Macs Adventure is a leader in self-guided travel.

Walk sections of the Via di Francesco, the Way of St Francis, between Assisi and Spoleto, or explore Monte Subasio's forested trails above the Umbrian plain. Combine your trip with our Tuscany itinerary for a longer central Italy hike.

20+ years of self-guided expertise, hand-picked Umbrian accommodation, and luggage transfers throughout - Macs Adventure is a leader in self-guided travel.

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Routes in Umbria

  • Italy

    Walking in Umbria

    • Walking
    • 5–8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$1,740CAD pp
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  • Italy

    Trails of Tuscany & Umbria

    • Walking
    • 10 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$3,720CAD pp
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Here's why Umbria rewards hikers looking beyond Tuscany:

  • Assisi and Spoleto anchor the route with genuine medieval and Franciscan history
  • The Via di Francesco (Way of St Francis) links Umbria's hill towns on a historic pilgrim trail
  • Monte Subasio's forested slopes offer a quieter, greener contrast to Tuscany's open vineyard hills
  • Far fewer visitors than neighboring Tuscany, even in peak season
  • Graded Easy-Moderate to Moderate, with rolling hills and some forest ascent
Hilltop town in Umbria

Umbria like a local

  • When to go

    April to June and September to October are ideal, with mild temperatures and good trail conditions. July and August can be hot for daytime hiking.

  • What the trail is actually like

    Rolling hills, olive groves and stretches of oak forest around Monte Subasio, connecting historic hill towns with generally well-marked paths.

  • Where you stay

    Small hotels and agriturismi in or near Assisi, Spoleto and other hill towns, chosen for character and access to the trail.

  • Fitness needed

    Moderate fitness for rolling hills and some forest ascent. Umbria suits most regular hikers, including those newer to multi-day trips.

  • Local food to try

    Umbrian black truffles, Norcia's cured meats, and olive oil from groves along the trail - Umbria is a genuine food destination in its own right.

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