Cagli
We stayed three nights in Cagli, which looks very much like a normal Italian town with a medieval touch but doesn’t leave as much an impression as the amazing towns of Assisi and Gubbio. The reason why we stayed here was due to the proximity to Philippe’s favourite model sailplane flying place! Read More
Flying at Monte Morcia
The actual flying place is called “La Bandita” on Monte Morcia in Marche. For some unknown reasons, modelers refer to it as Monte Catria in Umbria (even Monte Catria is in Marche). An interesting piece of trivia. Read More
Monte Catria
Monte Morcia (1181m) to Monte Catria (1701m)
5-6 hours, 20km (estimated), 550m up & down
On the second day in the region of Monte Morcia.
Today we left early so that Philippe gets an early start with flying on his preferred hilltop, Monte Morcia. Read More
Castello di Frontone
On a scorching hot afternoon the one and only main street of the beautiful hill-top town was deserted. Except that one boy and some crazy hikers who were walking up to the hill in the heat… Read More
Monte Morcia to Paravento
Monte Morcia (1181m) -> Pian di Troscia (975m) -> Paravento (451m) -> Castello di Frontone (570m)
Philippe was very excited to get to his preferred model airplane soaring place, Monte Morcia. Read More
Castelluccio & Piano Grande
After going up the winding mountain road up to 1500m, this vast plain, Piano Grande (Great Plain), suddenly opened up in front of us. Breath-taking! Read More
Assisi
Assisi is an amazing medieval town in terms of its sheer size and grandness. The town sits on the hill-top and one can see its fortress and its massive Basilica of St. Francis from very far.
Going up to the fortress of Rocca Maggiore which is located at the top of the town, spoiled us with fantastic views. Read More
Via di Francesco 2: Eremo Carceri to Spello
Eremo Carceri, Assisi (820m) -> Spello
3-4h, 400m descent
My 2nd day on the Via di Francesco. Read More
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