This section of the Via di Roma begins in Città di Castello, a town in the Upper Tiber Valley surrounded by a green landscape of rolling hills. Finishing in Assisi, the birthplace of St.Francis. This is a 7 day, 6 night holiday with 5 days of walking.
This section of the Via di Roma begins in Città di Castello, a town in the Upper Tiber Valley surrounded by a green landscape of rolling hills. Finishing in Assisi, the birthplace of St.Francis. This is a 7 day, 6 night holiday with 5 days of walking.
Price:
£685 per person based on two people sharing.
Single supplement: £130
Supplement for one person walking alone £55.00.
Note: it is possible to make this a 7 night holiday by splitting the walk between Pietralunga and Gubbio and staying at the Agritourismo Loreto – Additional cost per person £100 for extra night dinner bed and breakfast and luggage transfer.
Included:
Not Included:
Travel to and from the holiday, meals not mentioned in the programme, drinks with meals, insurance.
Departure Dates:
Daily according to accommodation availability from the 1st April until the beginning of November.
Day 1: Arrival in Città di Castello
Day 2: Città di Castello – Pietralunga
After breakfast you will be transferred to Mount Sasso to begin a beautiful walk through Umbrian hills. Of particular interest today is Pieve de Saddi, one of the earliest Christian communities. Your walk today finishes at Pietralunga, a small town built on a hilltop. At the main square you can see the remains of the Longobard castle.
Distance: 29,8 or 21,1 km/ Walking time: 10 or 7 hours / Difficulty: difficult / Ascent / descent: + 900m, – 607m
Day 3: Pietralunga – Gubbio
Today another spectacular walk awaits you, with beautiful views of the surrounding hills and mountains. You will pass the Abbey of San Benedetto before reaching the high plain of Gubbio. The town not only offers fascinating cultural sights but is also a lively town with small shops, excellent restaurants and cosy squares. You will stay in a hotel near the church of St. Francis in the historical centre of town.
Distance:25,2 km / Walking time: 8 hours / Difficulty: difficult / Ascent / descent: + 370m, – 450m
Day 4: Gubbio – Biscina
This stage of the ‘Sentiero della Pace’ leads to the castle of Biscina. In the beginning a steep climb brings you out of the valley of Gubbio. Walking through the beautiful surroundings, you will pass the small church of Caprignone, the hermitage of S.Pietro in Vigneto and the chapel Madonna delle Ripe, finishing near the Castle of Biscina.
Distance: 22,8 km / Walking time: 7 hours 15 / Difficulty: medium – difficult / Ascent / descent: + 520m, – 500m
Day 5: Biscina – Valfabbrica
Passing the small churches of Sambuco and Coccorano, you will walk along the Chiascio River before arriving at Vallfabbrica.
Distance:17,3 km / Walking time: 5 ½ hours / Difficulty: medium / Ascent / descent: + 450m – 360m
Day 6: Valfabbrica – Assisi
You will make out the castle and basilica of St. Francis from afar before reaching the bridge Ponte Croce, where you can make a short detour and walk in the ‘Forest of St. Francis’. Passing through the town gate known as Porta S.Giacomo, you descend to Assisi with astounding views of the upper church of St.Francis. On the way to your hotel you cross the town centre, passing the famous Franciscan monuments. On request you can stay in the monastery of S.Giuseppe
Distance:14,4 km/ Walking time: 4 ½ hours / Difficulty: medium / Ascent / descent: + 450m – 360m
Day 7: Departure after breakfast.
Hotel List:
Hotel Tiferno Città di Castello (PG) www.hoteltiferno.it
La Locanda del Borgo Pietralunga (PG)www.locandadelborgo.com
Hotel San Marco Gubbio www.hotelsanmarcogubbio.com
Agriturismo il Tenuta di Biscina Biscina di Gubbio www.biscina.it
Agriturismo il Pioppo Valfabbrica www.ilpioppoumbria.it
Hotel Restaurant ‘Da Angelo’ ** Assisi (PG) www.hoteldaangelo.com
