March 2017

Hiking path at La Rogaia in May
Hiking path at La Rogaia in May

Hiking Holidays at Lake Trasimeno

Discover the untouched nature of Umbria and Tuscany by foot or by mountain bike. At Villa La Rogaia you can set out for shorter and longer walks right from our doorstep. If you prefer to venture out by yourself, we will provide you with tips and maps. But you can also join several guided hikes every week.

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The high plain of Castelluccio, Umbria. Photo: Steffen Müller
The high plain of Castelluccio, Umbria. Photo: Steffen Müller

Castelluccio and the Piano Grande

One of the most magical places in Umbria is the Piano Grande, the tableland of Castelluccio. After driving up the winding and steep road from Norcia suddenly a breathtaking panorama opens up: a plain like a green lake, surrounded by high mountains. And in the early summer the "lake" colors itself in all the shadows of the rainbow, as if touched by a magical hand ...
The area around Castelluccio and Norcia has been terribly affected by the earthquakes in 2016 but reconstruction is in progress to make one of the most beautiful areas of Umbria accessible again for tourists by early summer 2017.

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