Pian di Marte Walk 2016

On September 4, 2016   /   Activities, Lake Trasimeno, Walking  
In early June 2016 I took a couple of friends on the Pian di Marte Walk, a route from my book, Circular Walks On The Tuscany Umbria Border, available as a Kindle download from Amazon. It's a fairly long walk and took us over 4 hours, soRead more →
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Rocca Di Pierle Walk 2016

On August 31, 2016   /   Activities, Niccone Valley, Walking  
A Panoramic View From Monte Ginezzo On The Rocca di Pierle Walk With Lake Trasimeno In The Distance.
At the beginning of June 2016 I took some friends on a couple of walks from my book, Circular Walks On The Tuscany Umbria Border (available for download from Amazon). The Rocca di Pierle Walk starts in the hamlet of Pierle which is built around an oldRead more →
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Monte Tezio Walk

On February 3, 2015   /   Activities, Children, Perugia, Umbria, Walking  
A view from Monte Tezio
Monte Tezio is a mountain just to the north of Perugia, the top of the mountain is very wide and rounded, once you are at the top it is relatively easy and you can enjoy views from several places. Walking on Monte Tezio in Umbria You canRead more →
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Gubbio, Madonna della Cima Walk

On January 14, 2015   /   Activities, Gubbio, Walking  
A view from a walk behind Gubbio in Umbria
The Madonna della Cima walk takes 4-5 hours and is in the hills behind the Umbrian town of Gubbio. The walk starts and ends in the centre of Gubbio. The medieval town hall in Gubbio, Umbria After walking through the medieval town centre you use the funiviaRead more →
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Etruscan Tomb Long Walk

On December 11, 2014   /   Etruscan, Umbria, Walking  
The stone entrance door to an Etruscan tomb
These photos are from my Etruscan Tomb Long Walk, a route from my ebook, Circular Walks On The Tuscany Umbria Border. This walk generally takes around four hours and takes in two abandoned castles, an abandoned villa, the Etruscan tomb and numerous views across the Umbrian landscape. The TombaRead more →
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A Walk On Monte Ginezzo Near Cortona

On December 6, 2014   /   Children, Cortona, Walking  
A view on the Monte Ginezzo walk near Cortona, Tuscany
These are images taken on my Monte Ginezzo walk, a hike in the hills near Cortona. This is another route from my walking guide book, Circular Walks On The Tuscany Umbria Border, now available from Amazon in its third edition as an ebook. The route starts at Passo della Cerventosa,Read more →
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A Walk Around Cortona

On December 6, 2014   /   Cortona, Walking  
Cortona is a Tuscan hill town high above the broad Val di Chiana, since the 1990′s it has been put firmly on the tourist trail by the popularity of Francis Mayes’ book about living in the town; Under The Tuscan Sun. Despite the popularity of Cortona with visitors,Read more →
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Walking Holidays In Tuscany & Umbria 2014

On February 28, 2014   /   Activities, Walking  
A view on the Monte Ginezzo walk near Cortona, Tuscany
In October 2014 Gorgacce Rentals is offering guided walking holidays on the Tuscany Umbria border, Italy. As our guest on this holiday, you will stay at Ca di Bracco, a beautiful farmhouse in the  Niccone Valley. The itinerary of walks is designed and led by by MartinRead more →
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Monte Acuto Walk

On January 3, 2014   /   Umbertide, Walking  
View from the site of the Etruscan temple on Monte Acuto, Umbria
The first day of 2014 was bright and sunny - a perfect winter day for a walk up Monte Acuto, a mountain near our house on the Tuscany Umbria border. Monte Acuto's distinctive pointed shape is responsible for the mountain's name; it's height and shape make itRead more →
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The Battle Of Lake Trasimeno

On November 25, 2013   /   Lake Trasimeno, Tuoro, Walking  
A Legionnaire at Trasimeno
Lake Trasimeno is entirely within the Italian region of Umbria but, in places, the Tuscan border runs very close to the northern and western shores. There was intense fighting in World War II near the Lake as allied forces pushed the Germans back from what was knownRead more →
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