Trails of Medieval Umbria

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    [title] => Arrival Day
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Transfer to your hotel. Welcome drink and meeting followed by dinner.
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    [title] => Assisi
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Our first full day is an introduction to the postcard-pretty town of Assisi. We’ll follow in the footsteps of St Francis and explore the footpaths of Mount Subasio - Italy's so-called holy mountain.
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                            [title] => The Forest of St Francis
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Distance: 7.5 miles (12km)
Ascent: 1,070ft (326m)
Descent: 1,083ft (330m)
Leaving the hotel, we'll head into the town of Assisi and then the woods of St Francis, following the ancient rocky path at the foot of impressive Basilica of St Francis.
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                            [title] => Mount Subasio
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Distance: 8.9 miles (14.4km)
Ascent: 2,585ft (788m)
Descent: 157ft (48m)
Today's harder walk takes us into the foothills of Monte Subasio, known as the holy mountain. The scenery changes as you go from town to forest to meadows, full of flowers in spring. After taking in the views from the treeline, we descend on a different path back into the town. 
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    [title] => Wine Country
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Starting in the walled medieval town of Bevagna, we'll set off through the vineyards to Umbria's wine capital, Montefalco - most famous for its Sagrantino red wine.
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                            [title] => Bevagna to Montefalco
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Distance: 5 miles (8km)
Ascent: 1,352ft (412m)
Descent: 157ft (48m)
Take some time to explore Bevagna before following a series of tracks through olive groves and criss-crossing the vineyards for views of the valley. We’ll climb into the medieval walled town of Montefalco, where you'll get time to explore this beautiful town known as the balcony of Umbria, and of course the chance to buy and taste its famous wines.
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                            [title] => Bevagna Circular via Montefalco
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Distance: 11 miles (17.6km)
Ascent: 1,352ft (412m)
Descent: 1,358ft (414m)
After discovering Bevagna, we’ll climb out of town to follow a ridge passing through vineyards, tiny hamlets, and pretty chapels whilst taking in the views. Rest up in Montefalco, where you can sample a glass of local wine at one of the cafes before setting off on a lower trail through the vineyards back to Bevagna.
 
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    [title] => Free Day
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Each week there is a free day when no guided walks are offered. This is an ideal opportunity to relax around the hotel, walk independently, or visit local places of interest. Options include:
Spello
You could easily spend the day enjoying Spello. Explore its warren of medieval streets and visit the church of Santa Maria Maggiore to admire frescoes painted by Pinturicchio, Umbria’s most famous artist.
Perugia
Alternatively, take the train to the region’s capital, Perugia, and head up to the hilltop viewpoint - on a clear day you can see Lake Trasimeno. Explore the subterranean Etruscan temple and wander the traffic-free streets to Piazza V Novembre with its gothic cathedral and impressive fountain.
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    [title] => Assisi to Spello
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This morning our walks depart directly from the hotel and follow the St Francis Way on Monte Subasio to the town of Spello.
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                            [title] => Higher Route to Assisi
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Distance: 8.2 miles (13.2km)
Ascent: 2,165ft (660m)
Descent: 2,790ft (850m)
This is our hardest option of the week but certainly worth the effort. As you climb the foothills of Monte Subasio the views over the Umbra Valley are jaw-dropping. We'll pass by the ornate Abbey of San Benedetto before dropping down into Spello.
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                            [title] => Lower Route to Assisi
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Distance: 7.5 miles (12km)
Ascent: 735ft (224m)
Descent: 1,329ft (403m)
Leaving Assisi, we stick to the lower trail of the St Francis Way along Monte Subasio where there are fantastic views over the Umbra Valley. Making our way through vineyards and olive groves to Spello, we’ll eventually pass behind Villa Fidelia – a grand Baroque manor complete with exotic gardens and expansive grounds.
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    [title] => Spoleto and Monteluco
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The ancient hillside town of Spoleto is our destination today and a chance to explore this lovely town with two different walking options.
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                            [title] => Monteluco and the Bridge of Towers
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Distance: 4.5 miles (7.2km)
Ascent: 682ft (208m)
Descent: 732ft (223m)
Our route follows the Via dei Condetti of Monteluco with lovely views of the town of Spoleto. There is free time afterwards to enjoy the cathedral , Roman amphitheatre, archaeological museum, the castle, art museum, and admire the Bridge of Towers. 
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                            [title] => Monteluco and the St Francis Way
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Distance: 9.5 miles (15.3km)
Ascent: 1,332 ft (406m)
Descent: 1, 175ft (358m)
Heading south out of Spoleto, we pick up the old railway line running between Spoleto and Norcia and climb steeply through the Sacred Wood of Monteluco, following the St Francis Way to Monteluco and Le Aie. We’ll walk through dense forests overlooking glittering rivers before making our descent back into Spoleto.
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    [title] => The Aqueduct Ring Walk
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We visit the hilltop town of Spello today with its narrow winding alleys and ancient sandstone houses. We’ll pass the impressive Porta Montanara to climb above Spello into the olive groves for views of Monte Subasio and the Vale of Spoleto.
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                            [title] => Collepino and Foothills of Subasio
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Distance: 8.2 miles (13.2km)
Ascent: 1,565ft (477m)
Descent: 1,660ft (506m)
Following the same route as option one to the village of Collepino, you then climb to circle Monte Pietrolungo passing through olive orchards, before taking the Olive Trail back into Spello.
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                            [title] => To Collepino and Back
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Distance: 7.3 miles (11.8km) 
Ascent: 1,089ft (332m)
Descent: 1,181ft (360m) 
After passing the Porta Montanara, we follow the ancient aqueduct trailthat fed water to the town. Admire the views across the valley as you walk through olive-laden fields and onto the pretty village of Collepino. From here you head downhill following a section of the Olive Trail to Spello.
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    [title] => Departure Day
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It’s the final day – we’ll depart for Rome Airport, which is about a three-hour drive away. 
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