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Partners Umbria Lovers describe a a 6km hiking trip through Spoleto. Hiking is an increasingly crucial part of European travel as you get close and personal with the natives, local nature and have a great time relaxing while taking it all in.
Spoleto, by pizzodisevo (doing TENS for pain )
The hike, described as Giro Dei Condotti, takes in the spectacular views of Ponte delle Torri (bridge) and the Albornoz fortress from the hills surrounding Spoleto. A word of warning: the start is a straight climb for about 1km, but we’re assured it’s all good past this and certainly worth the initial effort! The path continues relatively flat with dense growth requiring some body flexibility to negotiate.
About half-way through the hike, the Fortress, bridge and valley become visible simultaneously, necessitating at least a brief stop to take it all in.
The rest is all dowhill, descending onto the bridge after going through a working fountain in an ancient aqueduct. The bridge itself is considerably high, thereby permitting grand views towards Spoleto where it leads.
All in all a great sounding walk most year round.
For another great Italian hike also consider a Cinque Terre European vacation.
2 responses so far ↓
1 Jim Nariel // Mar 4, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Hiking in Italy – had not considered it. However now I will as you have a good article here
2 Europe tours | Perugia Umbria | European vacation | Travel Europe with Best Travel Content Europe // May 27, 2010 at 12:42 am
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