Walking on the Tuscany Umbria Border
I spent last week walking in the beautiful countryside of Tuscany and Umbria, all the walks are in my book, Circular Walks on the Tuscany Umbria Border, or are available as free downloads when you buy my book online. May is a beautiful time of year to walk in Tuscany and Umbria, everything is still very green after the spring rains and there are numerous wildflowers including many orchid species. Gorgacce Rentals’ Tuscany Villas & Umbria Villas are close to these walks and make an ideal base if you would like to do some of them.
Bottacione Gorge, Walking Near Gubbio, Umbria
Marzano Walk, Tuscany Umbria Border
On Sunday I visited Piero della Francesca’s Madonna del Parto in Monterchi, Tuscany. Afterwards we headed back into Umbria and did the nearby Marzano Walk close to the Tuscany Umbria border. There are incredible views for miles around, strangely shaped chestnut trees and the abandoned village of Marzano.
Sign Post With View On The Marzano Walk
Early Purple Orchid, Marzano Walk, Tuscany Umbria Border
The Leaning Tower of Vernazzano Walk, Tuscany Umbria Border
On Monday we did the Leaning Tower of Vernazzano Walk close to the Tuscany Umbria border. The walk heads through the beautiful Umbrian countryside to the Leaning Tower and has Lake Trasimeno as a backdrop to the stunning scenery. Afterwards we took a water taxi to the Isola Maggiore for lunch.
The Leaning Tower of Vernazzano, Tuscany Umbria Border, Italy
Leaning Tower of Vernazzano Walk, Tuscany Umbria Border
Leaning Tower of Vernazzano Walk, Tuscany Umbria Border
Etruscan Tomb Walk, Umbria
Etruscan Tomb, Near Pantano, Umbria
Spider Orchid on the Etruscan Tomb Walk, Umbria
On Tuesday did the long version of my Etruscan Tomb Walk. This walk has fantastic scenery, an Etruscan Tomb and two ruined castles, what more could you want?
Perugia City Walk, Umbria
Palazzo dei Priori, Perugia, Umbria
Rooftops in Perugia, Umbria
On Wednesday I went to Perugia, the capital city of Umbria. We did my Perugia City Walk which takes in many of the historical sites and works of art in the beautiful medieval city centre.
Gubbio Umbria: Madonna della Cima Walk
Gubbio Umbria
Cyclamen Carpeted Wood Near Gubbio, Umbria
On Thursday we went to Gubbio in Umbria to go on my Madonna della Cima Walk. The walk starts with a ride up the funivia, a very basic cable car up Monte Ingino behind Gubbio. The walk has stunning views and passes through some of the most beautiful scenery in Umbria.
Monte Ginezzo Walk, Near Cortona Tuscany
Wild Narcissi on the Monte Ginezzo Walk near Cortona, Tuscany
View Towards Lake Trasimeno, Monte Ginezzo Walk, near Cortona.
On Friday we did a ridge walk to Monte Ginezzo, in the hills of the Tuscany Umbria border behind Cortona. The views were amazing, we could see three Italian regions, Tuscany, Umbria and Le Marche as well as Lake Trasimeno.
Cortona City Walk, Tuscany
Via Nazionale in Cortona, Tuscany
View near Bramasole, Cortona City Walk, Tuscany Italy
In the afternoon we did my Cortona City Walk a walk that takes you out of the town and up to the church of Santa Margherita high above Cortona.
Montone Long Walk, Umbria
View of Montone. Montone Walk, Umbria Italy
Superb View on the Montone Walk, Umbria Italy
Last Monday I went to the small hilltop town of Montone in Umbria and did the Montone Long Walk. The countryside near Montone is beautiful, there are strange rocky landscapes, a beautiful castle with commanding views, wildflower meadows and oak woods. To finish off we went to L’Antica Osteria in the centre of Montone for a delicious lunch.
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