Piazza Fortebraccio

Stage 17 – From Città di Castello to Montone

Description

A long stretch follows the River Tiber from Città di Castello to Trestina and Montecastelli. The final section leaves the valley floor and climbs to the hilltop village of Montone.
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From

Città di Castello

To

Montone

Distance

25,7 km

Surface

Increase in altitude

+ 246 m

Loss of altitude

- 58 m

Travel Time

6 h 40 m

Degree of difficulty

Difficult

Road Sign

yes

From Città di Castello, the route follows the pedestrian and cycle path along the River Tiber, partly coinciding with CAI Trail 126, through a varied riverside landscape before reaching the Laghi Spada Nature Park.

It then continues towards Trestina and Montecastelli. From here, walkers may choose to make a detour to the Abbey of Saints Cassian and Hippolytus, once associated with the Camaldolese congregation. The route continues along CAI Trail 136, gradually leaving the valley floor before tackling the final climb to Montone. The village preserves the Church and Museum of San Francesco and is closely linked to the historical figure of Braccio Fortebraccio. Local tradition also commemorates Saint Albertino, prior of Fonte Avellana.

Water sources

Plan your water and food supplies in the towns along the route.

Waymarking

Yes. The route is marked with the official Viae Sancti Romualdi waymarking and follows sections of CAI Trails 126 and 136, as well as the pedestrian and cycle path.

Rest stops

Laghi Spada, Trestina and Montecastelli. According to the route information, Montecastelli offers a bar and a grocery shop. Full visitor services are available in Città di Castello and Montone.

Recommendations

This is a long stage. Set off early, carry sufficient water and food, and take the final climb into account. The detour to the Abbey of Saints Cassian and Hippolytus increases both the distance and the walking time.

Information

Please check the opening hours of services in Montecastelli and the accessibility of the Abbey of Saints Cassian and Hippolytus before setting out.

Città di Castello and its main museums
Laghi Spada Nature Park
Abbey of Saints Cassian and Hippolytus (detour)
Montone: the village, Braccio's Fortress, the Church and Museum of San Francesco