A trip between history, art and geology in a landscape shaped by the Etruscans and dominated by the Medieval town of Orvieto. A day dedicated to the discovery of Italy’s most famous cliff and a city of art that is also a treasure made of many beauties. Our loop-trail walk will start directly at the train station, from which we’ll easily reach the top of the isolated volcanic “rupe” by means of a comfortable and silent cable railway.
After a short visit of the Medieval fortress that overlooks endless landscapes, the first part of our hike will take place just below the steep natural walls of the cliff. Many surprises are waiting for us along the way, such as a stunning Etruscan necropolis built as a “town of the dead”. Many more treasures in the city centre too: the Cathedral with its beautiful façade, the Medieval buildings, the astonishing church of San Giovenale.
When: Saturday October 9th from 10:30 to 17:30
Where: Orvieto – Umbria
Cost: Adults – 20 € each / Teens (14-18) – 15 € each / Children (8-13) – 10 € each. Dogs allowed, with leash and fully educated.
Language: Hike will be led in English.
Meeting Point: Orvieto railway station (Orvieto Scalo) Train round trip from Roma Termini, NO CAR NEEDED.
Return Ticket: Regional Fast Train RV 4107 leaving from Orvieto at 17.27 and arriving in Roma Termini at 19.00. Sometimes members will carpool/Sharing and that will be discussed in the whatsapp group chat Do you have a car and want to give a ride? Enter in the whatsapp chat and introduce yourself and let us know how many seats you have and your location. What to bring: Appropriate hiking shoes (mandatory!), light raincoat, walking sticks (if you’re used to them), light packed lunch, water supply of at least 1 liter, Covid-19 safety devices (mask and hand-sanitizing gel). HIKE DETAILS Elevation gain: 150 m Distance: 9 km Join our whatsapp chat for this event
Photos from our last hike ....
Both trains also stop in Roma Tiburtina.
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