Inhale the Valnerina

Breathe in. The Valnerina.

Discovering the villages of Umbria

Norcia

In the heart of the Monti Sibillini National Park

The town of St. Rita

The village of "Ciarlatani"

Monteleone di Spoleto

The village of the Golden Chariot

Poggiodomo

The village perched on a rocky spur

Preci

The village of surgeons since 1500

Sant'Anatolia di Narco

The village of the Dragon

Scheggino

In the heart of the Valnerina

Discovering the villages of Umbria

Vallo di Nera

The castle-village of the “vallanate”

Ferentillo

The village in the Valley of Castles

Discovering the villages of Umbria

Arrone

Immersed in the green of forests and streams

Polino

A Border Feud and a Coin Mint

Montefranco

The “free” terrace overlooking the Valnerina

Discovering the villages of Umbria

Sellano

The village with many hamlets rich in castles

... where culture and landscape have the scent of beauty

Nature parks

Castelluccio Flowering

A symphony of colours

Curiosities and points of interest Marmore Waterfall (Terni) One of the highest waterfalls in Europe, created by the Romans in 271 BC to reclaim the Rieti Plain. Today, it is the park’s most iconic attraction and a perfect spot for hiking and photography. Abbey of San Pietro in Valle (Ferentillo) An architectural gem dating back to the 8th century, nestled in the greenery of the Valnerina. The abbey is an extraordinary example of Lombard art and a place of great spirituality. Museum of the Mummies of Ferentillo In the crypt of the Church of Santo Stefano, naturally mummified bodies from the 15th-19th centuries can be found. A fascinating journey through history, science, and mystery. Park Documentation Center (Collestatte) A museum dedicated to the flora, fauna, and history of the Nera River Park. Here, visitors can learn everything about the park's ecosystem and its unique characteristics. Polino: the smallest village in Umbria Clinging to the side of a mountain, Polino is a medieval village offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. A park to experience The Nera River Park is not just a protected area: thanks to the Park Consortium, established in 1995, environmental and cultural revitalisation projects have been carried out, including the restoration of thematic trails and the promotion of organic farming. How to get there: By car: The park is easily accessible from Terni, just a few kilometers away. By train: Terni's train station is well connected to Rome and other major cities.

Discovering the Valnerina

Nature parks

River Parks

Nera River Park

The Nera River Park offers visitors a myriad of activities to choose from: you can visit the Marmore Falls, or go for a lovely hike along the many trails deep within pristine nature. If you love adventurous sports, choose from among the many water sports and even rock climbing and caving.

View of Arrone, a medieval village perched on a hill surrounded by mountains.

Hiking

Itinerary Arrone - Tripozzo

A moderately easy walking route through the Valnerina valley near Terni. A journey through history, nature and olive-growing traditions.

The Abbey of San Pietro in Valle surrounded by greenery, cypress trees, and wooded hills.

Places of worship

Walking paths

Ferentillo - Abbey of San Pietro in Valle Itinerary

A historical and spiritual itinerary along an ancient mule track, once an important trade route connecting the Spoleto Valley, the Valnerina, and the Leonessa Valley.

Hiking

Hiking from Spoleto to Monteluco

Explore the trekking itinerary from Spoleto to Monteluco, through charming hermitages immersed in the dense oak forest of the Spoleto area.

Hiking

Trekking on the Nera Greenway from Sant'Anatolia di Narco to Ceselli

A walk in the Valnerina along the Nera River

Canyoning and rafting

Rafting and other river sports

Between gorges and canyons carved out of rocks, plenty of adrenaline and fun to master the rushing, foaming waters of the rivers; water sports, Valnerina, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, canyoning, hydrospeed

Bike Lane Old Railway Line Spoleto – Norcia

Cycle routes

Spoleto-Norcia Ex-Railway Cycleway

An old railway line reconverted into a bike lane, for a quite hard path from Spoleto to Sant’Anatolia di Narco, going through the hills, gorges, tunnels, bridges and viaducts

Mountain bike

MTB - The Sibillini Mountains and the three valleys of Castelluccio

Un itinerario facile da percorrere in MTB o E-MTB. 26 chilometri, 450 m. di dislivello, 55% sterrato e 45% asfalto, con partenza e arrivo a Castelluccio di Norcia.

Mountain bike

MTB 20 - Cascia: through fields and woods in the hills of Santa Rita

In the surroundings of the town of Cascia, on the south-eastern edge of the region, through one of the most mountainous and uncontaminated areas of Umbria, immersed in the regenerating atmosphere of the places of Santa Rita.

A journey through flavours: from the Olive Belt to Norcia

Flavours of the Earth

Taste routes

I percorsi del gusto

Sapori della terra

A journey through the Umbrian flavours from the Olive Belt to Norcia

Taste and tradition told through four products of excellence

Umbria is a region historically linked to beer production, which has its roots as far back as the 19th century with the birth of important historic breweries, forerunners of those that today make our region an excellence in the brewing sector.

Rows of a vineyard in autumn with the leaves now turning yellow, overlooking the Umbrian hills

Flavours of the Earth

Umbria in a Glass

An journey through some of Umbria’s wines and grape varieties; wine, grape varieties, Umbria, Gamay, Sagrantino, Trebbiano, Ciliegiolo, Grechetto di Todi, Grechetto di Orvieto, Grero, Tostolello

First courses

Pasta alla norcina

Our original recipe for pasta alla norcina

Zuppa di lenticchie IGP di Castelluccio di Norcia - Castelluccio lentil soup

Flavours of the Earth

First courses

Zuppa di lenticchie IGP di Castelluccio di Norcia

Castelluccio lentils have an ancient tradition, and this soup is one of the most traditional recipes of all. The lentil plant is a member of the legume family, which is planted as soon as the winter snows melt. It flowers between May and August, when the lentils are harvested and stored for use later in the year.