15 places and activities

Nearby, not ordinary

The location is strategic: a peaceful oasis surrounded by greenery, half an hour from Spoleto and Norcia.

— 01 Norcia Historic hamlet Home of cured meats, black truffle and St. Benedict. Rebuilt after the 2016 earthquake. 20 min → — 02 Spoleto City of art Festival dei Due Mondi, Romanesque cathedral, medieval aqueduct. One of the most beautiful towns in Umbria. 20 min → — 03 Cascia Sanctuary of Saint Rita Pilgrimage destination, with the sanctuary dedicated to the patron saint of impossible causes. 25 min → — 04 Rasiglia Village of the Waters Spring-water channels that cross the village. One of the most charming hamlets in Umbria. 30 min → — 05 Cerreto di Spoleto The village Medieval hamlet with a mummy museum, shops, and the restaurant Da Roberto — unmissable truffle gnocchi. 5 min → — 06 Castelluccio of Norcia The flowering — the Italian Tibet The lentil flowering (June–July) is a unique spectacle. Home to the most renowned free-flight school in Europe. 40 min → — 07 Sibillini Mountains National Park Nature — hiking Directly accessible from the village. Trails for all levels, mountain flora and fauna, boundless views. Nearby → — 08 Marmore Falls Waterfall — 165 m The highest artificial waterfall in Europe, created by the Romans in 271 BC. Spectacular with the evening openings. 40 min → — 09 Rafting · Canoe · Kayak on the Nera Water sports No courses or special skills required: you head straight into the current with expert guides. For the more daring, hydrospeed. 15 min → — 10 Sellano Tibetan Bridge The longest in Europe 528 meters suspended over the Vigi gorges. A unique experience — and an unforgettable view. 25 min → — 11 Spoleto–Norcia Cycle Route Former railway route One of the most beautiful cycling routes in Italy. Tunnels, viaducts, views over the Valnerina. Mountain bikes available at the property. 15 min → — 12 Riding stables and horseback riding On horseback Riding stables nearby for horseback excursions through the woods and clearings of the Valnerina. A few km → — 13 Sport fishing No-kill fishing The Nera River offers no-kill trout fishing stretches. 1.3 km from the village. Nearby → — 14 Mummy Museum Cerreto di Spoleto The medieval mummy found in a village church — one of the most fascinating finds in central Umbria. 5 min → — 15 Truffle Museum of Scheggino Local specialties The black truffle of Norcia and the scorzone truffle: history, cultivation and tasting in the village of Scheggino. 20 min →
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Food festivals, fairs and events in nearby villages — plus the experiences organized by the Borgo with fixed dates.

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