Stage 4 – from Todi to Castel dell’Aquila

Description

After descending from the historic centre, we take the straight Via delle Piagge, though not before making a short detour to admire the Temple of Santa Maria della Consolazione, an architectural masterpiece of Renaissance art, attributed to Bramante and situated at the foot of the town.

From

Todi

To

Castel dell’Aquila

Distance

19 km

Increase in altitude

+460 m

Loss of altitude

-460 m

Road Sign

Yes

Travel time

05 h 30 m

Water sources

Yes

Resting areas

Yes

Degree of difficulty

moderate

After descending from the historic centre, we take the straight Via delle Piagge, though not before making a short detour to admire the Temple of Santa Maria della Consolazione, an architectural masterpiece of Renaissance art, attributed to Bramante and situated at the foot of the town.

Just outside Todi, the route follows an unpaved road running alongside the Arnata stream, which is crossed further on by way of the fine Roman bridge of Pesciano. The itinerary continues along the watercourse as far as the remains of the ancient Ponte della Falce, near the mill of Pesciano. Here begins the most demanding ascent of the route, which leads to an elevation of over 500 metres. At the top stands a maestà, known as the Mestaiola di Sant’Eurosia. The path then starts to descend and, keeping the unmistakable outline of Forte Cesare on the right, finally reaches Castel dell’Aquila.

Water sources

Rest points

Advice

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