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IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF SAINT & WARRIORS - UMBRIA
WALKING TOUR
Known as the "green heart of Italy," Umbria provides an ideal setting for a
walking tour. Its gentle hills and mountains, broad valleys, lush olive groves
and vineyards, ancient hill towns, and farmlands are networked with rural roads
and walking paths.
Historically, these trails and pathways have been traveled by Romans,
invading armies, crusaders, and Francis of Assisi. The itinerary includes three
of the major regional parks in Umbria.
Stops at country inns along the route allow hikers to feast on local
specialties. Umbria is noted for producing salami and prosciutto, truffles, and
porcini mushrooms. Rustic, home cooking is complemented by locally produced
wines. One tradition dish, Farro, has been known since Etruscan times and is
now making its way onto menus in restaurants around the world.
Nando, a champion truffle hunter and trainer of truffle-hunting dogs, will
masterfully prepare dishes featuring this gourmet delight for our group. The
tour includes Sentiero del Sagrantino (Path of the Sagrantino wines), a small
DOC wine area in the hills around the medieval town of Montefalco.
The trails on this program offer a variety of challenges for intermediate and
expert hikers. Accommodations will be in carefully selected country inns and
villas.
Malvarina Walking Itinerary
Day 1 - Sun. Arrival day
Arrival at Malvarina, check-inn, welcome drink, dinner.
Day 2 - Mon. "From the Little Fortress to the Hermitage"
3 hours hike, difficulty level medium. An easy walk through one the most unusual
scenery and landscape of Italy to reach the “Eremo delle Carceri” (Hermitage)
the small monastery where St. Francis of Assis used to fasten and pray.
Return at Malvarina time for relax, dinner.
Day 3 - Tue. "To Sassopiano Cross"
4 hours hike, difficulty level medium-high. A more challenging itinerary, 1200 ft.
of vertical rise through woods and grassy paths. Return at Malvarina, relax and dinner.
Day 4 - Wed. "Rest day"
Excursion to Spello, Bevagna e Montefalco. Wine tasting at winery, return to
Malvarina at 4:30 for the cooking session. Dinner.
Day 5 - Thu. "Walk Around the 8 Gates"
About 4 hours hike, difficulty level easy, around the medieval walls and gates of
Assisi. This hike can be shortened at any time. After the hike visit of Assisi
and the Basilica of St. Francis with a guide. Free time at participants disposal.
Return to Malvarina for dinner.
Day 6 - Fri. "Costa’s Fountains"
3 hours hike, difficulty level medium-high, in an area rich of natural springs.
Return to Malvarina for another cooking session. Dinner will follow.
Day 7 - Sun.
End of tour and departure for you next destination.
We suggest to bring along: water, binoculars, rain gear, camera, hat, sun glasses,
snacks, first aid kit, comfortable clothes and appropriate hiking boots.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Transportation from/to closest train station (Assisi)
• 7 nights accommodations at Malvarina Country Inn
• Breakfast and dinner daily
• 2 cooking sessions
• Olive oil tasting (only for groups of 6 or more, optional for independent
departure)
• Wine tasting (only for groups of 6 or more, optional for independent
departure)
• Excursion to Spello, Bevagna and Montefalco (only for groups of 6 or more,
optional for independent departure)
• Guided tour of Assisi (only for groups of 6 or more, optional for independent
departure)
• Transfers to/from walk starting point
• Trail map
PACKAGE PRICE: €1890, per person, based on double occupancy.
PLEASE NOTE: PRICE INDICATED IN EURO CURRENCY
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