Places
Hike·Moderate·Scenic·Popular
Monte Subasio
Umbria
Monte Subasio (1,290 m) rises above Assisi and was the meditation ground of St Francis. The plateau opens into vast meadows of wildflowers (especially orchids in May) with herds of horses and falconry birds overhead. The view down to the Umbrian plain and Assisi's basilica is one of Italy's great panoramas.
Duration
5 hours
Distance
14 km
Elevation
+700 m
Best season
April – October
Highlights
- St Francis meditation sites
- Orchid meadows in May
- Assisi and Umbrian plain below
With your dog
Open meadow plateau; dogs off-leash away from flocks.
