Stage 5 – From Vallo di Nera to Mucciafora - Cammini d'Umbria
Stage 5 – From Vallo di Nera to Mucciafora
Description
From
Vallo di Nera
To
Mucciafora, a hamlet of Poggiodomo
Distance
11,1 km
Surface
Increase in altitude
+ 724 m
Loss of altitude
- 99 m
Travel Time
03 h 45 m
Degree of difficulty
Moderate
Leaving Vallo di Nera, the route begins a long ascent almost entirely on unpaved roads. It gradually gains elevation until reaching 1,175 metres, the highest point of the whole itinerary. From the plateau, panoramic views extend towards Mount Terminillo and Mount Vettore. The stage ends in Mucciafora, a hilltop village in the municipality of Poggiodomo, characterised by its stone houses, historic fountains and strong sense of community.
Water sources
No drinking water sources are indicated along this stage.
Rest stops
No villages or services are available along the route. In Mucciafora, donation-based accommodation should be confirmed in advance with the Pro Loco.
Recommendations
The official guide recommends using the GPX track and the stage map, as there is no waymarking along the route.
Information
For accommodation in Mucciafora, contact the Pro Loco in advance, as indicated in the official guide.
Vallo di Nera and the landscapes of the Valnerina.
The highest panoramic point of the pilgrimage, at 1,175 m.
Views towards Mount Terminillo and Mount Vettore.
Mucciafora: hilltop village with stone houses and the memory of the 30 November 1943 massacre.
