Stage 1 - from Sansepolcro to Città di Castello

Description

A moderately demanding stage due to its length and the fairly significant elevation gain, which is concentrated entirely in the initial section.
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From

Sansepolcro

To

Città di Castello

Distance

26,9 Km

Increase in altitude

+660 m

Loss of altitude

-680 m

Road Sign

Yes

Travel time

07 h 56 m

Water sources

Yes

Resting areas

Yes

Degree of difficulty

moderate

A moderately demanding stage due to its length and the fairly significant elevation gain, which is concentrated entirely in the initial section. Leaving Sansepolcro, the route heads towards the Hermitage of Montecasale (700 m above sea level), which is reached after approximately six kilometres of walking, at the end of a steep climb gaining 250 metres of elevation in about one kilometre. After the hermitage, the path continues uphill, though more gently, and the beauty of the route, immersed in nature, helps to ease the effort of the ascent.

Once the highest point of 855 metres has been reached, the route remains at altitude for several kilometres, passing through woodland and the ruins of ancient farmhouses, testimony to a period of great vitality in this area. At around kilometre 12, the long descent begins, leading back down to the valley floor near the village of Celalba. The route then continues across the plain as far as Lama, before finally reaching Città di Castello.

Water sources

Rest points

Advice

Information (for example, how to arrive by public transport)