Southern Lakes

Day 1 • Arrive in Trevignano Romano

...to stay at a fine, restored villa with views across Lake Bracciano

HHH Albergo Borgo Vistalago

Day 2 • Trevignano Romano to Ronciglione

Walk through hazel groves and beech woods; and along pleasant tracks and lanes with impressive views of Lake Bracciano... en route to Sutri (8.9 miles, 5 hrs). After visiting its famous frescoed pilgrim church and impressive amphitheatre, the onward walk to Ronciglione is along easy paths (5 2 miles, 2 5 hrs)

La Canonica dei Fiori

Day 3 • Ronciglione to Viterbo

Walk to Lake Vico (1,600ft), then follow a track up through oak forest to the rim of the ancient crater (2,935ft) and the Monti Cimini From here, walk down through chestnut groves and forest to the walled city of Viterbo (1,300ft), (12.5 miles, 5.5–6 hrs). Or: Visit the splendid Villa Far nese at Caprarola, then transfer for the walk (7 5 or 8 8 miles, 3–4 hrs) to Viterbo

HHH Hotel Tuscia (std) HHHH Palazzo Ubertini (sup)

Day 4 • Viterbo to Montefiascone

Visit the elegant 16C garden of Villa Lante, then walk across a plateau with long views, past ther mal Roman baths and along superbly preserved Roman road (7 7 miles, 4 hrs) Stay in the medieval centre of Montefiascone Or walk all the way (11 6 miles, 6 hrs)

HHH Urbano V

Day 5 • Montefiascone to Bolsena

Walk along paths with panoramic views across the wide waters of Lake Bolsena, following some original paved stretches of ancient Roman road, before descending across meadows and through woods to the lakeside, and Bolsena (11.1 miles, 5.5 hrs).

HHHH Hotel Columbus (std)

HHHHH Ludwig Boutique Hotel (sup)

Day 6 • Bolsena to Orvieto

Walk up to the castle through Etruscan, Roman and medieval levels of Bolsena, then follow the old pilgim route across a high plateau with extensive views, to the great crag-top city of Orvieto (10.7 miles, 5.5 hrs).

HHH Hotel Corso (std) HHHH Palazzo Piccolomini (sup)

Day 7 • Free day to explore Orvieto, with its magnificent cathedral, double-helix well of San Patrizio, Etruscan necropolis, museums, elegant cafés and bars, and good shopping A city walk is included in the Route Book

HHH Hotel Corso (std) HHHH Palazzo Piccolomini (sup)

Day 8

• Departure day

Route open: April-Nov

Airports to first hotel: u Rome Fiumicino (41 miles)

Train + taxi: 2 hrs - €45

Taxi: 1 hr - ~€140 u Rome Ciampino (41 miles)

Train + taxi: 2 hrs - €40

Taxi: 1 hr - ~€140

Route Manager: ATG-trained, lives locally and speaks fluent English, Italian and Polish.

Route Book: 135 pages – detailed walking directions, maps, comprehensive local and background information.

Walking: Easy to moderate (Grade 2 – 3) See p 8

Terrain: Low volcanic hills with long views across lakes; established paths through woods and vineyards; far m tracks; some asphalt near towns