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Umbria - Sibillini N.P. Short Break
- Spoleto and Norcia: 2 ancient towns full of history
- The Monti Sibillini National Park with its amazing variety of wild flowers
- Chapels and churches of great interest
- Small, quiet authentic medieval villages
- Wonderful mountain landscapes, narrow valleys and streams
- Friendly people, great cheese, salami, truffles and wines
From: 350 €
Tripcode: ITSW115
3 Comfort
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
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2 Difficulty
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
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Duration: 5 days
Details
Walking Umbria
Looking a spiritual awakening, or simply to immerse yourself in the mountains? Then this walking tour is for you. Stroll from the medieval town of Spoleto into the dark Valnerina woods and along the rugged peaks of the Monti Sibillini National Park. As you breathe in the fresh mountain air, you can sample the incredible "tartufo nero", a regional specialty from Norcia. Follow ancient country roads under the Umbrian sun. Your spirit shall be uplifted.
Itinerary
Expand itinerary Collapse itineraryDay 1: Arrive in spoleto
Make sure you arrive early enough to pass a few pleasant hours acclimatizing to your new surroundings and discovering the ancient secrets of this charming Umbrian city. Sit down for a glass of Montefalco wine amidst monuments dating back to Roman times and see for yourself why Spoleto is called the "city of art"
Challenge: Travel to Spoleto
Villages along the way: Spoleto
Day 2: Walk over the Roman Aqueduct to Scheggino
As you bid adieu to lively Spoleto, you walk into the peaceful Valeriana mountains. Cross over the Ponte delle Torri bridge to encounter the magnificent oak forests of Monte Luco. Ascend through Valcieco to the highest ridge of Castelmonte and then descend amidst an overgrown path into the valley near the tiny picturesque village of Scheggino.
Challenge: 16 km, 600m climb, 700m descent, 5.5 hours
Villages along the way: Scheggino
Day 3: Walk from Gavelli to Poggiodomo
After breakfast, travel by car to the small village of Gavelli for a panoramic walk to the highest point of Monte Coscerno (1684m). On a clear day you have a 360 degrees view of the breathtaking Umbrian countryside, dotted with the Sibillini peaks to the east and the Gran Sasso to the south. The descent takes you gradually down to Poggiodomo.
Challenge: 16 km, 820m climb, 970m descent, 5 hours
Villages along the way: Gavelli & Poggiodomo
Day 4: Through the heart of the Sibillini National Park to Norcia
Breakfast today is followed by a longer car transfer from the Valnerina to Visso, a small village in the Monti Sibillini National Park. Delve deep into the Apennine mountains, through the Valle di Visso to the valley of Preci. Pass ancient villages to reach the walls of Norcia, a captivating medieval city famous for its "tartufo nero" and numerous butcher shops.
Challenge: 17 km, 800m climb, 820m descent, 6.5 hours
Villages along the way: Visso, Preci, Campi & Norcia
Day 5: Arrivederci Norcia
The tour ends after breakfast.
Challenge: Depart from Norcia
Practical info
Included:
- 3 night accommodation on half board basis (drinks excluded) and 1 night on BB in Spoleto
- Luggage transfer for each night of accommodation, day 2 Scheggino, day 3 Poggiodomo, day 4 Norcia.
- Car transfer: Scheggino-Gavelli & Poggiodomo-Visso
- 24-hour telephone assistance, just a phone call away
- Detailed maps and road book in English
Not Included:
- Flights and public transportation
- Travel insurance
- Admissions and entrance fees of any kind Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses such as lunches, drinks, phone calls,extra transfers etc.
- Any items that have not been specifically mentioned in this program
Optional Services:
- Airport arrival and/or departure transfers
- Guided tour of Spoleto with a local private city guide
Extra Overnight:
Additional night/s at any of the accommodations along the way, in Rome, Florence or other Italian destinations
Getting there and away:
The best city to fly into is Rome, to one of its two commercial airports: Fiumicino "Leonardo da Vinci" Airport, major international airport; or Ciampino, smaller and serviced more by low-cost European airlines. There are regular busses and trains which go to Rome's main Termini train station, from which you can easily hop on a train for Spoleto.
There are also airports in the cities of Pisa and Florence which have train connections to Spoleto.
There is also a regular bus service from Norcia to Spoleto.
If you come in your own car, it is better to park in Norcia as the hotel in Spoleto does not have a parking lot and parking in town is limited.
Dogs on the trip:
It is possible to take small dogs on this trip, but at the accommodation in Scheggino the dog has to sleep in the garden. Ask us about the dog supplement.
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Start: Spoleto
Finish: Norcia
Dates & prices
Trip availability: Starting any day from 01 April to 31 October
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 355 €/person |
| twin room: | 445 €/person |
| double room: | 445 €/person |
| single room: | 510 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 705 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 370 €/person |
| twin room: | 460 €/person |
| double room: | 460 €/person |
| single room: | 525 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 720 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 350 €/person |
| twin room: | 440 €/person |
| double room: | 440 €/person |
| single room: | 505 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 700 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 360 €/person |
| twin room: | 450 €/person |
| double room: | 450 €/person |
| single room: | 515 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 710 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 355 €/person |
| double room: | 445 €/person |
| twin room: | 445 €/person |
| single room: | 510 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 705 €/person |