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Walks through olive groves, sunflower fields and vineyards.
Arrive at your hotel, where you'll stay for your first night.* (Staying at Hotel Fontebella Palace, Breakfast only)*
Climb up Monte Subasio to the Hermitage of Asissi. Traversing a trail along the mountain you get unforgettable views of the Vale of Spoleto, before heading down into delightful Spello and your hotel for two nights. *(Staying at Albergo La Bastiglia, Half Board)*
Distance in Km: 16
Distance in Miles: 10
Activity Hours: 6
Pink-stoned Spello is a well-preserved Roman town, with beautiful town walls, ruins of the old theatre and amphitheatre and thermal baths. Visit the church of Santa Maria Maggiore with its outstanding frescoes by Pinturicchio, the town's art gallery, annexed to the church, and the Palazzo Comunale Vecchio (Old Town Hall). Or perhaps take the train to Perugia the region's capital. *(Staying at Albergo La Bastiglia, Half Board)*
A short transfer this morning - Then follow the Sentiero degli Ulivi - the Olive Grove Trail - that connects Spoleto to Assisi. Spend time at the beautifully-restored cloistered Abbey of Santa Croce di Sassovivo and continue through woodland and olive groves to the hilltop village of Roviglieto - the highest settlement on the trail at 700m. Descend to Trevi for a picture-postcard view of this Roman gem on the slopes of Monte Serano. You'll stay here for two nights, and enjoy dinner (included) under the church tower in the atmospheric Piazza della Rocca. *(Staying at Hotel Antica Dimora, Half Board with wine included)*
Distance in Km: 16
Distance in Miles: 10
Activity Hours: 5
Explore this old theatre town with remnants of the Mura Romana (Roman Wall) and Mura Medieval (Medieval Wall) still encircling the town. The Teatro Clitunno is still one of the town's most important gathering places. Visit the Olive Oil Museum, housed in an ex-convent, and stroll around the main square, home to the C14 Palazzo Comunale. *(Staying at Hotel Antica Dimora, Half Board with wine included)*
On the shared Olive Trail and Francesco Way, amble along to the hillside church of Madonna di San Arcangelo. Pass the secretive Eremo Francescano (Convento Pissignano) and explore the ruins of C10 Castello di Campello Alto. Then meander down to Poreta and your hotel for the next two nights, where dinner is included in the converted stables. *(Staying at the Borgo della Marmotta, Half Board )*
Distance in Km: 15
Distance in Miles: 10
Activity Hours: 5
Borgo della Marmotta is a perfect place to unwind for a day or two. Relax on a lounger by the pool with a good book, soak up the sun in the hotel gardens, or pamper yourself with one of the wellness sessions. Or follow small country roads down to the village of Campello sul Clitunno and visit the Roman Springs and temple of Clitunno. *(Staying at the Borgo della Marmotta, Half Board )*
Pass through the typically Umbrian villages of Santa Maria Reggiano, Bazzano and Eggi. From Eggi, the St Francis Way leads you along back lanes to the bustling town of Spoleto. Or take the old Olive Trail high up onto the former railway line that used to run from Spoleto to Norcia. Cross the 60m-high Cortaccione Viaduct for a superb view back over your week's walking. *(Staying at the Hotel Charleston, Breakfast only )*
Distance in Km: 15
Distance in Miles: 10
Activity Hours: 5
* 8 nights hotel-to-hotel
* 4 Days walking
* All continental breakfasts and 6 evening meals
* Services of your local Headwater Representative
* Headwater Wine Collection Service
* Route directions and maps
* Luggage transfers between hotels
All continental breakfasts and 6 evening meals.
Umbria represents Italian home cooking at its best and the region's cuisine
reflects its landlocked location. The distinctive taste of the region's olive
oil and black and white truffles flavour many of the dishes. The origins of
many of the dishes derive from thrift, for example, bruschetta comes from
toasting stale bread, covering it with olive oil and rubbing it with garlic.
Similarly, crostini are thin slices of toast with a smear of pate, usually
made from chicken liver, anchovies and capers. Cooked and cured meats also
have a fantastic reputation in the region. You will get to try many of these
famous and delicious antipasti, which will then be followed by a 'primo' (a
first course). In Umbria this is usually a pasta dish oozing with flavour.
Wild asaparagus is popular in the spring and truffles feature more strongly
in autumn. Secondi (second course) will then follow, the Umbrian preference
is for grilled meats. Rapidly grilled spatchcocked rabbit and guinea fowl
remain favourites. Desserts do not feature strongly on the Umbrian menu,
cheese is often the post dinner preference and you will find the option to
dip them in oil or honey.
Meal times are usually later throughout the day (08:00-10:00 for breakfast;
13:30-15:30 for lunch; 20:00-22:00 for dinner).
Wine also has a strong history in this region. It has been produced in Umbria
since Etruscan times, when vines were first planted. Possibly the most
unusual wine of the region is the Vernaccia di Cannara, a desert wine which
is unlike any other as it is red.
* 8 nights hotel-to-hotel
* 4 Days walking
* All continental breakfasts and 6 evening meals
* Services of your local Headwater Representative
* Headwater Wine Collection Service
* Route directions and maps
* Luggage transfers between hotels
Classification: Self-Guided
Average daily distance on move on days: 15.5km (9.8miles).
No. of days Walking: 4
Terrain: The paths you follow are generally waymarked and well maintained.
As there are frequent ascents and descents, you need to be reasonably fit and
confident.
Vehicle Support: This is a self-guided trip for those who prefer to walk
independently, but with our assistance to take out the stress of the
logistics and planning. We arrange your accommodations, provide you with a
map and route notes so that you can walk at your own pace.
It is important that you are happy reading maps and following route notes, we
make these as accurate as possible and they are regularly checked.
As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. There may
be others on the same departure date as you, but you will not be organised
together. The route notes contain a 24-hour emergency assistance telephone
number should you need it and in emergencies, the local representative is
normally able to dispatch a taxi or pick you up themselves. They may wish to
charge for this service.
The walking is beautifully unhurried, retracing in part the trail St Francis
took on his final visit to Assisi in 1226. It's a rural route brimming with
rare flora and fauna, passing through olive groves dating back to Roman
times. Stroll along pilgrimage trails through centuries-old forest and sacred
woodland that has for years been tended and cared for by the Franciscan
monks.
You stay in beautiful medieval towns: Assisi 'the town of St Francis' with
its UNESCO-listed basilica; pretty Spello, which lies on the other side of
Mount Subasio from Assisi; Trevi, standing on its hill overlooking the plains
of Campello; Poreta, a tiny village with a restored hilltop castle and
church, and finishing in Spoleto - the town of the amphitheatre and aqueduct.
Hotels
The hotels we've chosen are special too. From Renaissance-style palaces in
Assisi and Trevi to a chic renovated farmhouse in Poreta.
As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. A local
representative is on hand to assist you and will meet you at the beginning of
the week to set up your bike and go through the route notes and point out
particular places of interest. Your luggage is transferred and route notes
and maps are provided. The route notes contain an emergency assistance
telephone number. In an emergency, the local representative is normally able
to dispatch a taxi or pick you up themselves. They may wish to charge for
this service.
All continental breakfasts and 6 evening meals.
Umbria represents Italian home cooking at its best and the region's cuisine
reflects its landlocked location. The distinctive taste of the region's olive
oil and black and white truffles flavour many of the dishes. The origins of
many of the dishes derive from thrift, for example, bruschetta comes from
toasting stale bread, covering it with olive oil and rubbing it with garlic.
Similarly, crostini are thin slices of toast with a smear of pate, usually
made from chicken liver, anchovies and capers. Cooked and cured meats also
have a fantastic reputation in the region. You will get to try many of these
famous and delicious antipasti, which will then be followed by a 'primo' (a
first course). In Umbria this is usually a pasta dish oozing with flavour.
Wild asaparagus is popular in the spring and truffles feature more strongly
in autumn. Secondi (second course) will then follow, the Umbrian preference
is for grilled meats. Rapidly grilled spatchcocked rabbit and guinea fowl
remain favourites. Desserts do not feature strongly on the Umbrian menu,
cheese is often the post dinner preference and you will find the option to
dip them in oil or honey.
Meal times are usually later throughout the day (08:00-10:00 for breakfast;
13:30-15:30 for lunch; 20:00-22:00 for dinner).
Wine also has a strong history in this region. It has been produced in Umbria
since Etruscan times, when vines were first planted. Possibly the most
unusual wine of the region is the Vernaccia di Cannara, a desert wine which
is unlike any other as it is red.
**Alternative Air Travel*
*Alternative flights, onward rail to your holiday area, and connecting
private transfers can be arranged from most UK airports. If you would like to
use one of the many 'low cost' airlines, we can book these on your behalf
(£30 admin fee per person). We can also book UK shuttles to connect with
your onward flight, please call for details and prices.
*Self drive*
We can arrange various channel crossings for you. Please call for details and
prices.
*Alternative transfers*
If you require alternative transfers (because you will be arriving at a
different time to our standard flights), then we can usually arrange these
for you (there may be an additional charge).
*Standard transfers*
Transfers included from Foligno train station at 17:15, and back to Spoleto
train station at 10:30.
The dates run from May through to October which will take advantage of the
nicest weather of the region. May and October have the lowest average
temperature, with highs of around 22 degrees Celcius. In the morning and
evenings the temperature may drop to as low as 13 degrees Celcius so it is
worth having an extra layer for your top and bottom that you can take off as
it warms up. October will also see more chance of rain. From June to
September the temperatures will be much higher, rising to 35 degrees Celcius
in July and August, with much lower chance of rain. The weather is always
variable so this should be used as a guide only.
Walking boots
Water bottle
Daypack
Sun hat, sun cream and sunglasses
Warm jumper
Waterproofs
* Warm top and leggings for the early spring and autumn departures
* Swimming costume
* Windproof and waterproof layer
* Walking poles
You will only need money for lunches and 2 dinners in Spoleto, snacks and
drinks and any sites you wish to visit. Lunches can be inexpensive if you buy
produce from local markets or shops and make up a picnic. However, if you
stop at a café you can easily spend €15. We would recommend budgeting
€5‐15 for lunches, €25‐65 for dinner in Spoleto and allow an
additional €10 a day for any extras per person.
* Travel insurance
* Single accommodation (available on request, compulsory supplement)
* Visas or vaccinations
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