CAMMINO DEI BORGHI SILENTI
The Cammino dei Borghi Silenti is a 90-kilometer loop in one of Umbria’s most picturesque and authentic corners, far from the region’s crowded tourist routes.
A young Cammino, born in 2020, which has already received flattering reviews from walkers and insiders. A roundabout that is like an embrace around the beautiful Amerini Mountains, passing through practically intact, sparsely inhabited medieval villages where history, nature and flavors come together. Magical places where silence reigns supreme, a journey back in time where the pacing of steps is refreshment for body and soul. We are in southwestern Umbria, in the province of Terni, 20 kilometers from the highway exit and the FS station of Orvieto.
Scheda Tecnica
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Lunghezza:
90 km -
Tappe:
5 -
Partenza:
Tenaglie -
Arrivo:
Tenaglie -
Tema:
montano
HISTORY
On the border between Latium, Umbria and Tuscany, this Path is immersed in nature and history. The territory crossed bears evidence as far back as the 8th century BC, inhabited by the Umbrians but close to the lands of the Etruscans. A border and meeting place, of trade exchanges and fierce clashes, after the fall of the Western Roman Empire it was crossed by the great barbarian invasions given its strategic proximity to the most important communication routes of the time.
It probably belonged to the Lombard territory of the Duchy of Spoleto and then ended up disputed in the struggles between the Guelph Orvieto and the Ghibelline Todi, cities close to the Cammino whose centuries-old history also influenced this area. Finally belonging to the territory of the State of the Church until 1870, this area lost over the years that strategic and geographical importance it had always maintained from pre-Roman times until the 15th century.
Designed and managed by hiking guide Marco Fioroni for land development.
SIGNAGE
The path is well marked by a yellow arrow.
WATER SOURCES.
Water can be found in every hamlet along the way.
SERVICES
Each STAGE has at least one grocery store, a bar/recreational club, and a place to eat. There are five pharmacies present, divided practically evenly along the Camino, at the start or finish of each STAGE.
CREDENTIAL
The credential costs €5 and also includes a certificate of completion of the Camino. Some facilities give small discounts to holders of the credential, which still becomes mandatory for access to donor facilities.
GUIDE
The official guidebook of Cammino dei Borghi Silenti (96 pages) has all the details you need to organize, including accommodations and updates in hard copy.
Attached to the purchase of the book you can request the GPX track via email at: info@camminodeiborghisilenti.it, just type in your order number.
TENT WALK
Free bivouac without permission.
There is only one equipped campsite on the Camino; otherwise there are recommended places to pitch your tent.
Want to learn more about bivouac and free camping? We have written a blog article that discusses the discipline region by region.
CONTACTS
CONTACT
E-mail: camminodeiborghisilenti@gmail.com
STAGE 01
Tongs – Melezzole/Toscolano
“Toward the Enchanted Valley.”
The first STAGE leads immediately into the heart of the Cammino: past the village of Guardea, the route enters the woods that act as a corollary to the Amerini Mountains. The discovery of Santa Restituta and Toscolano, two authentic silent villages surrounded by greenery, will be an authentic surprise that will leave the walker speechless.
Length: 23.5 km / 28.5 (Variant Tenuta dei Ciclamini)
Height difference: Ascent 863 mt Descent 586 mt/ Ascent 993 mt Descent 722 mt (Variant Tenuta dei Ciclamini)
Difficulty: medium (official STAGE) / difficult (variant)
Road surface: 80 % Dirt 20% Asphalt
STAGE 02
Melezzole-Morre/Collelungo
“Endless Horizons”
From the summit of Mount Croce di Serra, at an altitude of almost a thousand meters, the view sweeps over a horizon that seems never-ending: from north to south, from east to west, all of central Italy appears within reach. Under favorable conditions, a slice of the Tyrrhenian Sea can be seen, while the entire Umbro – Marchigiano Apennines act as a corollary to the east, down down to distant junctions with the Gran Sasso and the Laga mountains.
Length: 17.2 – 18.2 km
Elevation gain: ascent 814 mt Descent 884 mt
Difficulty: difficult
Road surface: 95 % Dirt 5% Asphalt
STAGE 03
Morre- Civitella del Lago
“Torment and ecstasy”
Passing through one of the iconic places on the Camino, the Pasquarella hermitage, is one that will leave its mark. The exertions undertaken will be repaid by the collected silence of the place: carved into a narrow gorge created by the flowing waters, surrounded by thick and wild nature, the hermitage dates back to the 9th – 10th century. Beautiful landscapes over Lake Corbara, the Forello gorges and the hills surrounding Orvieto.
Length: 15.3
Elevation gain: ascent 669 mt Descent 733 mt
Difficulty: medium / difficult
Road surface: 80 % Dirt 20% Asphalt
STAGE 04
Civitella del Lago- Baschi
“The Paths of Bacchus”
STAGE to fill your eyes with beauty: the route passes through extensive vineyards and olive groves, always with a view of Lake Corbara, a definite change of landscape from the previous days, but still with horizons as far as the eye can see and greenery everywhere.
Length: 13 km
Height difference: ascent 282 mt Descent 589 mt
Difficulty: easy
Road surface: 70% Dirt 30% Asphalt
STAGE 05
Basques – Tongs
“Hills of the Sun”
Finishing a Camino is never nice but the last STAGE still holds many surprises. We reach the Umbrian-Etruscan necropolis, an unmistakable sign that this ancient territory was chosen as a favorite place for flourishing civilizations since the 8th century BC. Montecchio, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, will be the last, welcome surprise before closing the ring of the Camino and returning to Tenaglie
Length: 16 km
Height difference: ascent 648 mt Descent 481 mt
Difficulty: medium
Road surface: 65 % Dirt 35% Asphalt
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STAGE 01: Tenaglie - Melezzole -
STAGE 01: Tenaglie - Melezzole -
STAGE 02: Melezzole - Morre -
STAGE 02: Melezzole - Morre -
STAGE 02: Melezzole - Morre -
STAGE 02: Melezzole - Morre -
STAGE 02: Melezzole - Morre -
STAGE 03: Morre - Civitella del Lago -
STAGE 04: Civitella - Baschi -
The official guidebook of Cammino dei Borghi Silenti (96 pages) has all the details needed for organization, including accommodations and updates in hard copy. STAGE 05: Basques - Tenaglie
Guide to the Cammino dei Borghi Silenti
The book of Cammino dei Borghi Silenti. 96 pp. with all the details needed for organization, including accommodations and updates in hard copy.
The Cammino dei Borghi Silenti book is only available on the walk shop. With this you can organize one of the most beautiful and fascinating itineraries in Italy.
Attached to the purchase of the book you will be able to request the GPX track via email at: info@camminodeiborghisilenti.it, just write the number of the order placed.
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17/03/2025Una chiacchiera con l’Universo Natura: il cammino dei Borghi Silenti di Tomas
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