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