Migianella Walk, Niccone Valley

Yesterday afternoon I went over the route of the Migianella Walk from my book, Circular Walks On The Tuscany Umbria Border.

Migianella, an old village above the Niccone Valley on the Tuscany Umbria border

Migianella, an old village above the Niccone Valley on the Tuscany Umbria border

Start Near Spedalicchio

The walk starts with a climb from the Niccone Valley floor near the village of Spedalicchio. Near the top I stopped at this abandoned house to photograph the views and enjoy the views.

Views from an abandoned house on the Migianella Walk

Views from an abandoned house on the Migianella Walk

Orchids & Other Wild Flowers

There were plenty of orchids out and an amazing display of dandelions in the fields and between the olive trees.

Orchids and a spectacular view on the Migianella walk

Orchids and a spectacular view on the Migianella walk

Migianella Dei Marchesi

I made my way along the ridge towards the restored village of Migianella dei Marchesi, it’s now private property so not open for a look around. Monte Acuto loomed large in the background and there were spectacular views across the Niccone Valley and towards the Apennine mountains.

Monte Acuto and the village of Migianella

Monte Acuto and Migianella

Goats

I met some friendly Italians living the good life and raising goats and other livestock, after enjoying a glass of wine with them I made my way onwards.

Goats On The Migianella Walk, Biccone Valley, Tuscany Umbria Border

Goats On The Migianella Walk, Biccone Valley, Tuscany Umbria Border

Wild Asparagus Foragers

Wherever I walk on the Tuscany Umbria border I am not surprised to come across a 4×4 Fiat Panda, I think this one was owned by people looking for wild asparagus, I could hear them chatting  in the woods.

Asparagus hunters' Fiat Panda 4v4, Migianella Walk

Asparagus hunters’ Fiat Panda 4v4, Migianella Walk

Half way around the walk my camera battery packed up, but I think these photos give you a pretty good idea of the scenery you’ll come across on the beautiful circular walk.