Stage 1 - from Norcia to Cascia - Cammini d'Umbria
Stage 1 - from Norcia to Cascia
Description
From
Norcia
To
Cascia
Distance
17,3 km
Surface
Increase in altitude
+ 480 m
Loss of altitude
- 420 m
Travel Time
5 h 05 m
Degree of difficulty
Easy
Road Sign
yes
Water sources
yes
The route begins in Norcia, on the slopes of the Sibillini Mountains, and then continues, towards Cascia, where Saint Rita, known as the “Saint of the impossible,” lived.
The first stage of the route does not present any particular difficulties. It starts in Norcia, on the slopes of the Sibillini Mountains, and after crossing the Santa Scolastica plain, the path climbs gradually over the mountains that separate Norcia from Cascia, before descending into Cascia.
Water sources
Water source at the pass between Norcia and Cascia, along the descent to Cascia, in Fogliano and in Palmaiolo.
Rest points
Accommodation and dining available in Norcia and Cascia.
