Walking in Umbria : 40 walks in the 'Green Heart' of Italy

Known as the Green Heart of Italy, it combines rolling hills rising to the Apennines and Sibillini mountains with ancient villages, Roman and Etruscan ruins, UNESCO World Heritage towns, dense woodland, and nature reserves across six distinct walking areas. This second edition guidebook by expert author Gillian Price describes 40 day walks ranging from 3 to 19km (2 to 12 miles) and taking 1 to 5 hours. Each walk is graded 1 to 3 and organised across six regions: Alta Val Tiberina and Gubbio, Lago Trasimeno and its islands, Orvieto and Todi, Assisi and Monte Subasio, Spoleto and the Valnerina, and Norcia and the Sibillini. Clear route descriptions are paired with sketch maps for every walk, alongside detailed information on accommodation, public transport, and facilities to help you explore with confidence. Highlights include the glorious medieval town of Orvieto with its stunning aqueduct, Assisi, the beautiful Lago Trasimeno and its islands of Isola Maggiore and Isola Polvese, the Piano Grande di Castelluccio, Monte Cucco, and the wonderful Valnerina. Background sections on Umbria's history, plants, flowers, and wildlife provide rich context for the Roman and Etruscan ruins, medieval hilltowns, and dense woodland you'll encounter. Notes on culinary delights help you make the most of Umbrian food and drink, while suggested bases in Perugia, Assisi, Gubbio, Norcia, Spoleto, Orvieto, and Passignano sul Trasimeno offer convenient access to the region's highlights.