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Apr
23
Sun
Excursion: Giro dei Condotti and Spoleto’s Thrust Fault @ Spoleto
Apr 23 @ 10:00

Appointment at h 10.00 at the parking lot at the southern entrance of the city. The excursion will head out to the Fortilizio dei Mulini (at the other end of the Ponte delle Torri), on the slopes of Monteluco, along the Giro dei Condotti, towards the Spoleto’s Thrust Fault.

The Fortilizio dei Mulini was a Medieval watchtower over the bridge, and a grinding mill. It stood at the confluence of two aqueducts, one from Cortaccione and the other from Patrico. Before being canalised into the bridge, the water used to activate the grinder of a mill that was operative till the end of the XIX century.

The Giro dei Condotti is a charming trekking route that offers exceptional glimpses on Spoleto and its valley. The name “giro dei condotti” testifies to the presence of the old water ducts underneath the pathway.

The route features 200-million-years-old rock stratifications, including the particularly interesting Spoleto’s Thrust Fault which is the object of this excursion. It is a fault that features older rocks overlapping on younger ones, more specifically, a vast area of Jurassic rock on Cretaceous/Paleogenic rock. Along the Giro dei Condotti there is a rock wall that clearly displays the deformation effect of this overlapping. Another geological phenomenon is visible along the route, i.e. the erosion that produces a tectonic window.

The route goes on then toward Monteluco, its Sacred Wood, and Patrico. The full route lasts 2-3 hours about (stops included).

Your packed lunch will take place on the lawns at Monteluco, and will be followed by the route extension to Castelmonte (2 hours, stops included).

Participation fees: 10,00 € (adults) and 5,00 € (kids above the age of 10), including insurance. Those who come from Perugia and wish to make use of our shuttle service (maximum 8 pax), will pay an extra fee of 5,00 €.

For information and reservations, please email to f.pazzaglia@intgeomod.com or call (+39) 3280726567 (Fausto).

Oct
29
Sun
1st WALK AMONG OLIVE TREES @ lungo il Sentiero degli Ulivi
Oct 29 @ 08:30

Sunday 29 October 2017
1st WALK AMONG OLIVE TREES
Walk along stretches of the cycle path Assisi-Spoleto-Norcia and the Olive Grove Path.

Organized by Città dell’Olio Association and Spoleto Municipality, in collaboration with the Spoleto Section of CAI – Italian Alpine Club and MTB Club Spoleto

The event, organized by Spoleto Municipality in collaboration with the Italian Alpine Club and MTB Club Spoleto, includes two itineraries, by foot and by bicycle, along stretches of the cycle path Assisi-Spoleto-Norcia and the Olive Grove Path.

We will walk along the “Giro dei Condotti” towards San Ponziano, San Salvatore (UNESCO World Heritage Site), then follow a stretch of the former Spoleto-Norcia railway, detour to the Casselle estate with tasting and illustration of the techniques of olive harvesting. Then we will return to Spoleto always along the former Spoleto-Norcia railway.

The bike itinerary will cover a stretch of the Spoleto-Assisi cycle path and then on dirt roads towards Campello, Bazzano, Poreta, Colle Marrozzo.

Information:
Travel time: 2h30m / 3h
Length of the trail: 9 km (by foot) 30 km (by bike)
Difficulty: Average
Meeting and departure point: Ponzianina parking
Departure time: h. 8:30

Reservation is required (by October 28th)
Info: info@iat.spoleto.pg.it
Telephone: +39 0743 218 631 / 620 / 621

Tracce itinerari

Apr
22
Sun
On foot on the old Rome-Loreto way – Stage 6: Silvignano – Eggi @ Stazione FS Spoleto
Apr 22 @ 08:15
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Among the activities planned for the recovery of the old footpath from Rome to Loreto, that dates to the Middle Ages, the Spoleto CAI section proposes a hike from Silvignano to Eggi along the Via della Spina and the Sentiero degli Ulivi (Olive Groves’ Trail).

In the afternoon it will be possible to visit the churches in Eggi with professor Romano Cardella.

Info:
Length 9 Km – rise 290 m – descent 560 m – time 4,30 h ca
Medium difficulty – max height above sea level 620 m –  minimum height above sea level 320 m

Schedule:
– 8.15 Meeting at the Spoleto railway station (please be punctual)
– 8.30 shuttle bus leaves toward Silvignano
– 9.15 hike starts from Silvignano toward S.Maria di Reggiano – Bazzano Superiore – Bazzano Inferiore
– 13.45 ca. arrival at Eggi
Participants will have lunch at Eggi and will have a dedicated menu for € 15,00 (to be payed in advance at the Spoleto Tourist Office at the moment of registration – Ufficio Turistico di Spoleto – largo Ferrer, 6 – tel.0743-218620 – info@iat.spoleto.pg.it)
-17.00 shuttle bus returns to Spoleto

Bad weather won’t prevent the hike from taking place. Hiking shoes are compulsory, hiking clothing (anti-rain) is advised.

Info and reservation: Ufficio Informazioni e Accoglienza Turistica di Spoleto largo Ferrer, 6 – tel.0743-218620 – info@iat.spoleto.pg.it

May
27
Sun
VIVI LA VIA – Excursions on the St. Francis Way @ Spoleto - Monteluco
May 27 all-day
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The Municipality of Spoleto, in collaboration with Consorzio Francesco’s Ways, join the event VIVI LA VIA, which will take place along the Via di Francesco / St. Francis Way on 25, 26 and 27 May.

The event aims at giving value to the culture of walking and pilgrimage, with due regard for those who choose to embark on the journey, in harmony with the environment and the territory, and thanks to the active involvement of associations and local communities who live along the way.

Sunday, May 27, in Spoleto, you can participate in 3 different types of routes, to be faced on foot (in collaboration with the CAI Spoleto), by mountain bike (in collaboration with MTB Club) and horseback (in collaboration with Natura a Cavallo, Horse Centre Somma and Spoleto Country Club).

The event will be a special opportunity to discover the St. Francis Way and the places linked to the Saint in the stretch of the route on Spoleto’s territory, but will also offer musical and gastronomic events.

Participation is free of charge upon reservation.

Walking Itinerary
We will follow with possible variations the CAI ring path n. 1 that, starting from the Basilica of San Pietro and passing by the Church of San Giuliano, reaches Monteluco along the west side of the mountain. Return to Spoleto along the so-called “corta” (shortcut).
Altitude difference: about 500 m.

Mountain bike Itinerary
We will start from the Basilica of San Pietro and, after the Church of San Giuliano, we will reach the path for the Sasso Forato and we will reach Monteluco after passing through the hamlet of Le Aie. Return to Spoleto through Hotel del Matto, Valcieca and Giro dei Condotti.
Altitude difference: about 600 m.

Itinerary on horseback
From the SS Flaminia, South of Spoleto, we will take the Strada dei Patricani, CAI path n. 6, pass through the hamlet of I Camini and then reach Monteluco. Return to Spoleto along the “corta” (shortcut).
Altitude difference: about 500 m.

PROGRAMME

8.30         Gathering of participants at Piazzale Roma (Spoleto SUD exit)
9.00         Departure for Monteluco
12.00       Arrival in Monteluco
Medieval music with the Aegletes

13.00       Snack* or Lunch**
Possibility of guided tours of the Convent of St Francis accompanied by the friars
16.00       Departure for Spoleto

Snack: cured meat and cheese or sandwiches by Piero Quaglietti ‘s Chioschetto (variable price)
Lunch: full meal by Ferretti and Paradiso restaurants (€ 15, limited places, upon reservation).

FREE EVENT
Booking required before 18.00 on Saturday 26 May

We recommend technical clothing and a minimum of athletic preparation.

For info and reservations:

Itineraries on foot and in mtb
IAT SPOLETO
Tel 0743 218620
info@iat.spoleto.pg.it

Itinerary on horseback
NATURA A CAVALLO
Sergio Parmegiani Palmieri
Tel 335 6041439

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