Walking tours – North Umbria Tour

Day 1 – Arrival in Florence

Arrival at Florence airport. Private transfer to the hotel reserved. Rest of the day at disposal. We can book visits and activities. Overnight

Day 2 – Florence

Full day at disposal. We can book visits and activities. Overnight.

Day 3 – Florence – Arezzo – Citta’ di Castello

Individual transfer to Florence tran station and train to Arezzo. In Arezzo take the bus (ticket not included) to Citta’ di Castello. This city which will surprise you with its many artistic treasures: from the Palazzo del Podestà, overlooking other palaces on Piazza Matteotti, the Cathedral of San Florido, which gathers together a multitude of architectural styles. Do not miss the view of the Umbrian hills from the top of the Civic Tower, before celebrating the first day of your trip with a dish of white truffle, a prized local delicacy. Overnight.

Day 4 – Walk from Campanile to Pietralunga

After a short transfer you walk through a nice wooded area to Pietralunga, a rural village at 566m of altitude. The old town with its steep narrow streets, the church of Madonna dei Rimedi and Pieve di Urbino really are worth a visit. You can be dropped off at two different spots and thus choose between a short or longer walk. Overnight.

Challenge: 5 hours, 15 km, 614 m ascent, 655 m descent

Day 5 – Walk from Pietralunga to Mocaiana

From Pietralunga you walk through a scenic landscape passing the monasteries of San Pietro and San Benedetto. The abbey of San Benedetto, dated back to XII century, was once an important reference point for pilgrims. The final stretch to Gubbio is by taxi. The town of Gubbio is worth an extensive visit. It is one of the most beautifully preserved Medieval town, with impressive buildings and Churches. In Gubbio many traditional festivities are honored still today. Overnight.

Challenge: 5 hours, 18 km, 547 m ascent, 712 m descent

Day 6 – Walk from Gubbio to Valfabbrica

Today’s walk is quite long, along the hills which separates Gubbio from Valfabbrica. The route offers breath-taking views until the Mt. Sibillini. It is possible to shorten the walk by taking a transfer. (about 2km). It is a very nice walk through the lovely countryside in the heart of Umbria. Continue through a beautiful valley on the “Sentiero Francescano” to Valfabbrica. Overnight.

Challenge: 7 hours, 23 km, 336 m ascent, 336 m descent

Day 7 –  Walk from Valfabbrica to Assisi

It’s a beautiful itinerary along Umbria’ hills starting from Valfabbrica, a quiet town which was an important fortress in the middle age; the towers and part of walls are well preserved. At the end of slopes, you can enjoy landscape around you with woods, fields, country houses, parish churches with the Apennine peaks overpowering above. Assisi appears at the middle of the walk when you are in a wonderful panoramic point over the edge of the hills. Overnights.

Challenge: 4 hours, 13 km, 578 m ascent, 498 m descent

Day 8 – Assisi/departure

The trip and our services end after breakfast.

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Trip grade: On alternate days the walks are moderate to demanding on hilly terrain

Activity characteristics: The Via Francescana is mostly on so called Strade Bianche, gravel roads that meander through the hills. Further you walk along forest paths and cart tracks through fields. In near villages and towns tarmac roads are unavoidable. Because the route passes through hilly terrain, you must consider that you will climb an occasional height