Stage 1 – From Montefalco to Campello sul Clitunno - Cammini d'Umbria
Stage 1 – From Montefalco to Campello sul Clitunno
Description
From
Montefalco
To
Campello sul Clitunno
Distance
16,7 km
Surface
Increase in altitude
+ 18 m
Loss of altitude
- 268 m
Travel Time
04 h 05 m
Degree of difficulty
Easy
The first stage begins in Montefalco, a town closely associated with Saint Clare of the Cross.
Leaving the historic centre and the landscape of Sagrantino vineyards, the route descends into the Spoleto Valley and reaches the Sanctuary of Madonna della Stella. It then continues across farmland and through historic villages, passing Castel San Giovanni and Beroide and encountering ancient mills, including the Torre di Azzano mill. The stage ends in Campello sul Clitunno, in the area of the Clitunno Springs and the Temple of Clitumnus.
Water sources
There are no mapped drinking water sources along this stage.
Rest stops
The route passes the Sanctuary of Madonna della Stella, Castel San Giovanni and Beroide.
Recommendations
The official guide recommends following the GPX track and the stage map, as there is currently no horizontal or vertical waymarking along the route.
Information
Montefalco can be reached by bus from Foligno. Foligno railway station is the main access point recommended by the route managers.
Montefalco: Monastery of Saint Clare of the Cross, San Francesco Museum Church and the historic centre.
Sanctuary of Madonna della Stella.
Castel San Giovanni, Beroide and the historic mills of the Umbrian plain.
Campello sul Clitunno: Clitunno Springs and the Temple of Clitumnus.
