A Walk On Monte Ginezzo Near Cortona

On December 6, 2014   /   Children, Cortona, Walking  
A view on the Monte Ginezzo walk near Cortona, Tuscany
Monte Ginezzo Walk, Tuscany These are images taken on my Monte Ginezzo walk, a hike in the hills near Cortona. This is another route from my walking guide book, Circular Walks On The Tuscany Umbria Border, now available from Amazon in its third edition as an ebook. Passo dellaRead more →
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A Walk Around Cortona

On December 6, 2014   /   Cortona, Walking  
Cortona, A Hill Town In Tuscany Cortona is a Tuscan hill town high above the broad Val di Chiana, since the 1990′s it has been put firmly on the tourist trail by the popularity of Francis Mayes’ book about living in the town; Under The Tuscan Sun. DespiteRead more →
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Walking Holidays In Tuscany & Umbria 2014

On February 28, 2014   /   Activities, Walking  
A view on the Monte Ginezzo walk near Cortona, Tuscany
Walking Holidays, Tuscany Umbria Border, 2014 In October 2014 Gorgacce Rentals is offering guided walking holidays on the Tuscany Umbria border, Italy. As our guest on this holiday, you will stay at Ca di Bracco, a beautiful farmhouse in the Niccone Valley. The itinerary of walks isRead more →
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Monte Acuto Walk

On January 3, 2014   /   Umbertide, Walking  
View from the site of the Etruscan temple on Monte Acuto, Umbria
Monte Acuto Walk, Umbria, Italy The first day of 2014 was bright and sunny - a perfect winter day for a walk up Monte Acuto, a mountain near our house on the Tuscany Umbria border. Monte Acuto's distinctive pointed shape is responsible for the mountain's name; it'sRead more →
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The Battle Of Lake Trasimeno

On November 25, 2013   /   Lake Trasimeno, Tuoro, Walking  
A Legionnaire at Trasimeno
The Battle Of Lake Trasimeno Lake Trasimeno is entirely within the Italian region of Umbria but, in places, the Tuscan border runs very close to the northern and western shores. There was intense fighting in World War II near the Lake as allied forces pushed the GermansRead more →
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Cortona Walk

On November 15, 2013   /   Cortona, Walking  
The church of Santa Margarita, Cortona
Directions For The Cortona Walk Here are the directions for the Cortona town walk taken from my e-book, Circular Walks On The Tuscany Umbria Border by Martin Daykin. You can also get this walk on your Kindle for free by clicking on "try a sample". Alternatively, youRead more →
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Sant’Anna Ridge Walk

On October 20, 2013   /   Activities, Niccone Valley, Walking  
Autumnal colours in the Nestore Valley
Sant'Anna Ridge Walk A couple of days ago I walked along the ridge on the north side of the Niccone Valley past the chapel of Sant'Anna. The Niccone Valley seen from the ridge near Sant'Anna Sant'Anna is the highest point along this part of the ridge and,Read more →
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Etruscan Tomb Walk

On September 27, 2013   /   Activities, Walking  
The Tomba del Faggetto near Pantano, Umbria
Etruscan Tomb Short Walk Yesterday I went on another walk from my book, Circular Walks On The Tuscany Umbria Border, this time it was the Etruscan Tomb Short Walk. The Etruscan Tomb Tomba del Faggetto As the name suggests, the focal point of the walk is anRead more →
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