Stage 1 – Tenaglie–Melezzole / Toscolano - Cammini d'Umbria
Stage 1 – Tenaglie–Melezzole / Toscolano
Description
From
Tenaglie
To
Santa Restituta, Toscolano / Melezzole
Distance
Surface
Increase in altitude
+863 m (long variant 993 m)
Loss of altitude
-586 m (long variant 722 m)
Travel Time
7 h 30 m (long variant 8h 15m)
Degree of difficulty
moderate
Road Sign
Yes
The first stage of the Silent Villages Way begins in the charming village of Tenaglie. From here, the route passes by Poggio Vecchio Castle, which has remained virtually unchanged for over a thousand years, before continuing towards Guardea.
The trail climbs into the Amerini Mountains and then descends to the village of Santa Restituta, the first possible end point of the stage. Continuing north, the route reaches Toscolano and Melezzole; for the latter, a longer variant is also available
Water sources
Water refill points may be available in the villages along the route. Check availability and whether the water is safe to drink before setting out.
Waymarking
Official yellow waymarking; follow the stickers, arrows and painted markings. A yellow X indicates the wrong direction.
Rest stops
Guardea, Santa Restituta, Toscolano and Melezzole. The chosen overnight stop determines the length of the stage.
Recommendations
Decide your end point before setting out and use the official guide together with the corresponding GPX track. The route includes isolated sections.
Information
The official website states a distance of 29 km for the long variant.
