Book Recommendation: Circular Walks on the Tuscany Umbria Border

Many of the Borgo houses already have a copy of this great book with many great ideas for circular walks around the Borgo, including:

  • Cortona - a walk in and around the beautiful hill town of Cortona, Tuscany
  • Above Cortona - walk on an old Roman road in the hills behind Cortona, Tuscany
  • Rocca di Pierle - climb from a magnificent ruined castle to high ridges with wonderful views of Tuscany, Umbria & Le Marche
  • The Battle of Lake Trasimeno -  climb to the ridge high above the site of Hannibal's massacre of the Romans
  • Above Lisciano Niccone - lovely walk through woods and along ridges with great views of Lake Trasimeno, Tuscany & Umbria
  • Pian di Marte - long walk with magnificent ridge views of Lake Trasimeno, Umbria, Tuscany & the Appenines in Le Marche
  • Passignano to Terontola - long walk, in places directly along the border of Tuscany & Umbria, use train to return
  • The Leaning Tower of Vernazzano - lovely Umbrian countryside, Lake views & a tower that leans more than Pisa!
  • Migianella dei Marchesi: short walk - the ruined village of Migianella is undergoing restoration but still a lovely walk
  • Migianella dei Marchesi: long walk - a great walk through the countryside of Umbria, views into Tuscany & Le Marche
  • Sant' Anna: short walk - relatively easy walk with fantastic views
  • Sant' Anna: long walk - a hard climb from the valley floor but you are rewarded with magnificent views
  • Rocca d'Aries (Montone short walk) - a climb from the valley floor to this imposing fortress.
  • Montone Long Walk - walk from this lovely hill town through a more rugged version of Umbria
  • Monte Acuto - stunning views of Tuscany, Umbria & Le Marche
  • Monte Tezio - more magnificent views of Umbria, Tuscany & Le Marche
  • Perugia City Walk - A fascinating walk around the medieval centre of the capital of Umbria

Borgo Hiking

The Borgo di Montemigiano has excellent hiking with breathtaking views. Simply exit the back gate (formerly the front gate), pass Angelo and Marissa's garden (say "hi" to Cavalo, Angelo's beloved horse) and follow the well maintained trail to the left. Handy signs have been installed recently, indicating distances and directions.

Sant'Anna convent ruins, about 3 km walk from the BorgoOne of our favorites is to hike the ridge west to the ruins of a medieval convent, Sant'Anna, about 3km away from the Borgo. The convent shares the hilltop with large towers so its easy to see which hill (and signs point the way).