UMBRIA: THE GREEN HEART OF ITALY

The landscape of Umbria almost defies description. Rolling hills, vineyards, fields of sunflowers

and olives groves dotted with medieval hilltop towns make walking through the wild, untamed

countryside of Umbria a delight.

Your holiday begins in Perugia, one of Italy's best preserved hill towns, before visiting Assisi, birthplace of

St Francis and site of the magnificent Basilica Di San Francesco. Walking south from Assisi your next

destination is Spello, a delightful town of cobbled streets, overflowing hanging baskets and peaceful

squares. Finally you reach Bevagna, an impossibly pretty village rich in Etruscan history and well known

for it’s outstanding wine and olive oil.

Your walking holiday in Umbria includes six days of easy to moderate walking, three of which are circular,

seven nights hand-picked overnight accommodation in high quality small hotels and country inns, door to

door baggage transfers, comprehensive route notes, a detailed map and pre-departure information pack

as well as emergency support, should you need it.

Exploring the charming streets of Bevagna and Spello.

Marvelling at Giotto’s frescos in the Basilica Di San Francesco.

Enjoying the outstanding wine and olive oil in Montefalco.

Rambling through the impossibly beautiful landscape of Umbria.

WHY CHOOSE MACS ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS?

Macs Adventure Holidays specialises in outstanding self guided walking holidays where every last detail is

taken care of. We understand what makes for an unforgettable adventure; great trails, breathtaking

scenery and warm, welcoming accommodation, wonderful food and wine, all backed up by outstanding

customer service.

Each holiday we offer is unique, tailor made to meet your requirements. From your first contact with Macs

Adventure Holidays you will deal with a local specialist who knows the region intimately and will ensure

that you enjoy a truly unforgettable walking holiday in Italy.

WHY CHOOSE A SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY IN UMBRIA?

Self guided walking holidays are a wonderful relaxed way to discover the landscapes, food and wine of

Umbria. Free to travel at your own pace and wander off the beaten track you can really get under the skin

of the people, history, towns, food and wine of this enchanting region. We will supply you with

comprehensive route notes, a clear map and a pre-departure information pack to guide you every step of

the way. Your baggage will be collected and moved onto your next accommodation so that you are free to

walk each day with just a daypack. In the unlikely event you should require emergency support our local

representative is always available.

WALKING IN UMBRIA

THE GREEN HEART OF ITALY

SUMMARY

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Accommodation: Hand-picked small ho-

tels, country inns and guesthouses.

Meals: A hearty breakfast included.

Lunch and dinner not included but always

available at accommodation or nearby.

Baggage Transfer: Door-to-door baggage transfer.

Travel: Taxi transfers as detailed in itiner-ary. Travel to start/from end not included.

IS IT FOR ME?

This holiday is perfect for occasional walkers

who adore good food, wine and really want

to get to know the wild beauty of Umbria.

Tour: Umbria: The Green Heart of Italy

Code: WItSUMB

Type: Self-Guided Walking Holiday

Price: See Website Dates: March to October on any day. Walking Days: 6 Nights: 7 Start: Perugia Finish: Montefalco

Distance: 3-6 Hours Daily

Grade: Easy to Moderate

HIGHLIGHTS

WALKING IN UMBRIA

Code: WItSUMB Days: 8 (6 Days Walking) Nights: 7 Average Daily Distance: 3-6 Hours

DAY 1

Arrive Perugia

We recommend flying to Rome, Florence or Pisa

and then catch the train to Perugia (Train 3h00,

2h20 and 3h50 respectively). After checking into

your hotel you can explore Perugia. Originally

founded by the Etruscans, Perugia is a well

preserved town that enjoys a spectacular

situation. There are a number of excellent

museums, rich architecture and a self guided

archaeological tour which explores the history of

Perugia dating back to Etruscan times.

Overnight: Hotel Fortuna*** , Perugia

Exclusively located in the heart of the historical

centre of Perugia, Hotel Fortuna is housed in a

building that dates from the 1300’s and still

boasts numerous original features.

DAY 2

Walk to Assisi

Our representative will meet you and after a

thorough briefing transfer you to the start of the

trail at Valfabbrica (20 minutes).

Walking on quiet dirt tracks and footpaths you

walk through farmland and wooded countryside,

climbing steeply until you reach Pieve San

Nicolo, a small hamlet which makes an ideal

lunch stop.

Continuing through thickly wooded hillsides, you

are suddenly greeted with by the most

spectacular view of Assisi and the Basillica Di

San Francesco.

Walk: 16km, (approx. 4h30, ascent 380m)

Overnight: Country House TreEsse, nr Assisi

Enjoying a peaceful location 400m outside

Assisi, this traditional country house has been

sympathetically converted to offer comfortable

accommodation. The dining terrace, swimming

pool and most rooms enjoy wonderful views over

the surrounding countryside. Website:

DAY 3

Assisi Circular Walk

Assisi, the birthplace of St Francis, is the spiritual

heart of Umbria. Designated a World Heritage

Site by UNESCO, it’s churches, monuments and

the very fabric of the town are much as St

Francis would have seen it in the 13th Century

and the Basilica di san Francesco is quite

spectacular.

If you would prefer to escape the crowds you can

instead enjoy a rewarding walk to Eremo delle

Carceri, St Francis’ peaceful retreat, which

overlooks the town and is a eight kilometre round

trip.

Walk: 10km (approx. 4hrs, ascent 370m)

Overnight: Country House TreEsse

DAY 4

Assisi to Spello

Leaving Assisi you soon enter the Subasio

Regional Park, which enjoys enormous views of

the surrounding countryside and back towards

Assisi. A stretch of olive groves and developed

land bring to the pretty village of Spello. Much

quieter than Assisi, it is a pleasure to wander the

cobbled streets and quiet squares decorated by

hanging baskets

Walk: 12.5km (approx. 5hrs, ascent 410m)

Overnight: Hotel Il Cacciatore***, Spello

The Cruciana family have owned and run the

Albergo Il Cacciatore for over 50 years and take

pride in offering the warmest welcomes and

outstanding food and service. The hotel enjoys

wonderful views overlooking the valley.

DAY 5

Spello Circular Walk

If you can drag yourself away from the charming

streets of Spello this thoroughly enjoyable

circular walk visits the beautifully situated

medieval hamlet of Collepino.

Walk: 14km (approx. 4-5hrs, steady ascents)

Overnight: Hotel Il Cacciatore

DAY 6

Collemancio to Bevagna:

The day begins with a short transfer to

Collemancio, where you begin a spectacular

walk to Bevagna. This region is famed for

producing outstanding red wine and olive oil of

the finest quality. This of course means that you

will be walking through vineyards and olive

groves and can visit the rustic cellar of Cantina

Dionigi, a Sagrantino di Montefalco producer.

Day Route Km

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Arrive Perugia

Transfer to Valfabbrica

Walk to Assisi

Assisi Circular Walk

Walk to Spello

Spello Circular Walk

Transfer to Collemancio

Walk to Bevagna

Walk from Montefalco

to Bevanga

Onward Travel

0

16

10

12.5

14

14.5

14

0

DETAILED ITINERARY

WALKING IN UMBRIA

THE GREEN HEART OF ITALY

Walk: 14.5km (approx. 4h30, moderate grade)

Overnight: Hotel Palazzo Brunamonti***,

Bevanga

The Hotel Palazzo Brunamonti is located in the

heart of this delightful town, ringed by ancient city

walls.

DAY 7

Montefalco to Bevanga

An enchanting walk in the heart of the

Montefalco wine area, Umbria’s best wine

producing area. After a morning visiting all

Bevanga has to offer you can take the local bus

the short distance to Montefalco. On reaching

Montefalco, you really have no choice but to

enjoy a relaxed lunch at an enoteca (restaurant

that offers wine tasting) on the main square

before a delightful walk back to Bevagna.

Walk: 14km (approx. 4h30)

Overnight: Hotel Palazzo Brunamonti***,

Bevanga

DAY 8

Onward Travel

Your Umbrian journey is at an end. From

Bevagna you can catch a bus or taxi to Foligno

where you can catch a train south to Rome

(2h00) or north to Florence (2h45) or further

afield.

Extensions

Why not extend your time in Italy with a few

nights in Florence, Rome or even Venice? We

offer several short city extensions at hand picked

hotels.

Accommodation

One of the highlights of this tour is the high

standard of the accommodation. We specifically

choose the hotels and agriturismo (country

hotels) to ensure that you enjoy every minute of

your stay. All offer a warm Italian welcome to

walkers, traditional hospitality and delicious local

food and drink.

Accommodation Details

We will always try and accommodate you at the

locations detailed in the brochure, but because of

limited availability we may have to accommodate

you at an alternative location of the same or

better standard. We will confirm your

accommodation details on confirming your

reservation.

Single Rooms

This walking holiday is not available to solo

walkers. If you require single rooms in your party

we will of course try to accommodate your

request, subject to availability and payment of a

single supplement.

Meals

The delicious Italian food and wine available

locally is undoubtedly a highlight of this holiday.

The price of your holiday includes breakfast each

morning. Lunch and dinner are not included so

you are free to choose from the available

options.

Some hotels will provide a packed lunch on

request, but often the best option is to stop at a

local cafe or restaurant en-route or buy a picnic

lunch at the local shop. Dinner is available either

at your hotel or nearby. The biggest challenge is

normally deciding where to eat, although your

route notes do include recommendations.

Baggage Transfer

When required your bags will be transferred from

your hotel and moved onto your next overnight

accommodation. We ask you to limit your

luggage to one bag of up to 20kg per person.

Equipment

Your information pack has a detailed equipment

list which includes standard walking gear such as

good walking boots or shoes, waterproofs,

comfortable walking clothes, warm and

waterproof clothes and a day pack.

Walking Grade

This holiday is graded easy to moderate because

although the daily walks are relatively short the

terrain is hilly and summer temperatures can be

high. Most of the route follows dirt tracks and

trails although you will be following minor roads

occasionally.

Navigation

The route is not waymarked but we supply

detailed maps and route notes so you will have

no problem following the route.

Recommended Reading

Tuscany & Umbria—Lonely Planet Regional

Guides

Under The Tuscan Sun—Frances Mayes

Walking and Eating in Tuscany & Umbria—

James Lasdun & Pia Davis

Getting to Perugia

We recommend flying to Rome, Florence or Pisa

and then catch the train to Perugia (Train 3h00,

2h20 and 3h50 respectively). Tickets can be

purchased on arrival or online prior to departure.

Visit www.trenitalia.it for times, prices and

booking.

Getting from Bevagna

From Bevagna you can catch a bus or taxi to

Foligno where you can catch a train south to

Rome (2h00) or north to Florence (2h45) or

further afield.

Availability

This walking holiday is best enjoyed between

HOLIDAY INFORMATION

TRAVEL INFORMATION

WALKING IN UMBRIA

THE GREEN HEART OF ITALY

March and the end of October. (Although we

would suggest you avoid July and August as the

hot weather makes walking uncomfortable.) You

can start on any date that suits your travel plans.

Price

See website for up to date prices and availability.

Included:

Personal briefing and support from our local representative.

7 Nights accommodation including breakfast in ensuite rooms in hotels or auberges.

Door to door baggage transfer.

A detailed info pack, route notes and map for your group leader.

Transfers as detailed in the itinerary.

Emergency telephone support from our local office in the event of a problem.

Excluded:

Travel to the start (Perugia) or from the finish (Bevagna) of the walk.

Lunches, dinners, snacks and drinks.

Travel Insurance.

Personal Equipment.

Taxi transfers or public transport should you need to skip a stage.

We operate holidays in some of the most

beautiful areas in Europe and try to operate in an

environmentally aware and sustainable manner.

We do this by following our M.A.C.S.

Responsible travel policy.

Minimise Impact & Maximise Benefit

Our operating policies, office policies, holidays

and tours are all designed to minimise impact

and maximise benefit to the environment and

local communities.

Action & Advocacy

We believe that by engaging our team and

clients in environmental and community projects

we can make a real difference.

Carbon & Communities

Travel and our business activity does of course

contribute to carbon output and climate change.

We have put several policies in place to minimise

our carbon footprint.

Sensitive & Sustainable

Macs Adventure has worked hard to ensure that

our holidays are sensitive to the community you

are visiting and sustainable over the long term.

Once you have read all the information in this

factsheet or on our website and decided on your

preferred itinerary, you can then book securely

online at www.macsadventure.com, or by phone

on +44 (0) 141 530 8886.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone on

+44 (0) 0141 530 8886 or email:

info@macsadventure.com if you have any

queries and one of our expert customer service

team will be happy to help.

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We are a member of ABTA which means you have the benefit of ABTA’s assistance and Code of Conduct. We provide full financial protection for your money.

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