Trekking to Ferentillo: from San Michele to the mummies

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Trekking to Ferentillo: from San Michele to the mummies

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Trekking to Ferentillo: from San Michele to the mummies

Trekking to Ferentillo is an intense hiking experience in the heart of the Valnerina.

The highlights of this tour for hikers are many and varied: from the shady woods – unspoiled and rich in biodiversity – to the village of Colle Olivo, a small, picturesque hamlet overlooked by the ancient Eremo di San Michele. This hermitage, located along the legendary Saint Michael’s line and now a ruin, represents the apex of trekking to Ferentillo: it overlooks the ghost town of Umbriano, a thousand-year-old sentry post, which can be reached further downhill, revealing itself in all its splendour. Heading back down to the valley, and walking along the Way of St Francis that flanks the river Nera, the route then turns back to Ferentillo, where a visit to the most mysterious place in Umbria awaits: the Museo delle Mummie (Museum of Mummies).

TECHNICAL INFO: The route is circular and extends largely on paths, with portions on dirt roads. The surface underfoot is in good condition but there are some bumpy sections and very occasional muddy patches in the case of recent rain. Many sections are exposed to winds. Along the route there is only one water supply point and very few sheltered areas in case of sudden rain.

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Plan

1
briefing

h. 09:00
2
first part of the trail

h. 09:10
3
lunch break

h. 12:50
4
second part of the trail

h. 13:50

Recommended clothing

For this activity we recommend comfortable clothing that does not restrict your freedom of movement.
Bring a windcheater/anorak with you, even if the activity takes place in the summer months.
We recommend you wear trekking footwear.

We also recommend you bring:

A comfortable backpack suitable for cycling/walking
A warm sweater, such as a technical sports shir, for sudden drops in temperature
A change of clothes (especially socks) in case of sudden rain
Hat with a sun visor
Warm hat
Gloves
Sunscreen.

Included

Hiking guide and experienced archaeologist.

Not included

No other equipment is included, so you will need to equip yourself with whatever accessories you feel necessary, such as walking sticks, sunglasses, binoculars, etc.
Entrance to the museo delle Mummie in Ferentillo.

Time

The activity will last about 6,5 hours, including small stops. However, the duration may vary depending on the pace of the group and the need to take fewer or more breaks.

Languages

Italian
English

When

You can enjoy this experience throughout the year, except August.

Children

This activity is not suitable for children.

Pet policy

Pets are generally allowed, if easily managed. We invite you to liaise with our staff to check whether you can bring along your four-legged friend.

Requirements

To do this activity it is essential to have a good level of physical fitness and to be in good health.

Additional information

This activity includes a lunch break, so we advise you to bring a packed lunch or to select the option ‘packed lunch’ so that we can provide it for you. Don’t forget to tell us about any allergies, intolerances or other special dietary needs: we will be happy to adapt your lunch to your needs.
We strongly advise you to bring a camera to take photos of the spectacle of nature that will appear before you.

Important

This activity can only be undertaken in favourable weather conditions, which will be evaluated by our partner and confirmed 48 hours in advance. In case of poor weather conditions we will immediately contact you and propose an alternative activity or a refund of the price paid.
This activity is subject to our operators’ availability. We have a large selection of collaborators capable of leading this activity, but if on the day you selected we do not have operators availabile, we will immediately, or in any case within 48 hours of booking, suggest an alternative activity you might wish to do or the choice of receiving a full refund of the price paid.
The times shown in the program are indicative and may vary according to your requests or those of the other participants in the group. These are always and in any case previously agreed with our staff or with the guide.

Full refund garanteed if you cancel 24h before this activity starts

from 90€

per person
Price list

Optional services:

11€Packed lunch
per person

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Data sheet

Recommended clothing

We recommend comfortable clothing

Warm hat

Hat with a sun visor

Trekking footware

A change of clothes (especially socks)

Windcheater/anorak

Backpack suitable for walking

A heavy sweater, a technical sports-style sweater is ideal

Sunscreen

Included

Expert guide

Not included

No other equipment is included, so you will need to equip yourself with whatever accessories you feel necessary, such as walking sticks, sunglasses, binoculars, etc.

Everything that’s not listed under the heading ‘what is included’.

Time

The activity will last about 7 hours, including small stops. However, the duration may vary depending on the pace of the group and the need to take fewer or more breaks.

Languages

Italian

English

When

You can enjoy this experience throughout the year, except August.

This activity is not suitable for children

Pets are allowed

If easily managed

We invite you to liaise with our staff to check whether you can bring along your four-legged friend.

Requirements

To do this activity it is essential to have a good level of physical fitness and to be in good health.

Additional information

This activity includes a lunch break, so we advise you to bring a packed lunch or to select the option ‘packed lunch’ so that we can provide it for you. Don’t forget to tell us about any allergies, intolerances or other special dietary needs: we will be happy to adapt your lunch to your needs.

We strongly advise you to bring a camera to take photos of the spectacle of nature that will appear before you.

Important

This activity can only be undertaken in favourable weather conditions, which will be evaluated by our partner and confirmed 48 hours in advance. In case of poor weather conditions we will immediately contact you and propose an alternative activity or a refund of the price paid.

This activity is subject to our operators’ availability. We have a large selection of collaborators capable of leading this activity, but if on the day you selected we do not have operators availabile, we will immediately, or in any case within 48 hours of booking, suggest an alternative activity you might wish to do or the choice of receiving a full refund of the price paid.

The times shown in the program are indicative and may vary according to your requests or those of the other participants in the group. These are always and in any case previously agreed with our staff or with the guide.

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