Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This stage links two of the most beautiful towns of the Valle Umbra along the Sentiero degli Ulivi, the path of the olive groves that runs across the hills above the Spoleto plain. Setting off from Spoleto, crowned by its Rocca Albornoziana, the route climbs among centuries-old olive trees protected by dry-stone walls, with continuous views over the valley. The trail passes beside the Castello di Poreta and a succession of hermitages and rural oratories before the final stretch up to Trevi. At close to 27 kilometres with a rolling profile, it is a long stage rewarded by one of the most characteristic landscapes of Umbria. The arrival in Trevi, perched on its hill and considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, crowns the walk.
The stage linking Spoleto with Trevi follows the Sentiero degli Ulivi, the route that connects the two towns at mid-slope, overlooking the Valle Umbra. It covers some 27 kilometres of rolling terrain among olive groves, with the elevation spread over gentle climbs and descents that make this one of the longest, but also most scenic, days of the Umbrian section of the Via di Francesco.
The departure is at the foot of Spoleto, a town presided over by the Rocca Albornoziana and the famous Ponte delle Torri. The path soon leaves the urban centre to enter the eastern hills, where centuries-old olive trees, protected by dry-stone walls, shape the agricultural landscape typical of the region. The surface alternates between dirt tracks, rural lanes and the occasional cobbled stretch.
The route runs at mid-height above the valley, passing beside the Castello di Poreta, a former fortress now linked to a cultural foundation, and connecting a succession of hermitages, oratories and votive shrines that mark the crossroads. This central section, among the most evocative, offers continuous views over the plain and the villages clinging to the hillsides.
After leaving behind the last olive-covered slopes, the route tackles the final climb up to Trevi, perched atop a conical hill and considered one of the most beautiful borghi in Italy. Its medieval maze of steep alleys, the church of Sant'Emiliano and the viewpoints over the valley reward the pilgrim at the end of a day made demanding by its length. Trevi is also renowned for its olive oil, one of the most prized in Umbria.
The departure is at the foot of Spoleto, a town presided over by the Rocca Albornoziana and the famous Ponte delle Torri. The path soon leaves the urban centre to enter the eastern hills, where centuries-old olive trees, protected by dry-stone walls, shape the agricultural landscape typical of the region. The surface alternates between dirt tracks, rural lanes and the occasional cobbled stretch.
The route runs at mid-height above the valley, passing beside the Castello di Poreta, a former fortress now linked to a cultural foundation, and connecting a succession of hermitages, oratories and votive shrines that mark the crossroads. This central section, among the most evocative, offers continuous views over the plain and the villages clinging to the hillsides.
After leaving behind the last olive-covered slopes, the route tackles the final climb up to Trevi, perched atop a conical hill and considered one of the most beautiful borghi in Italy. Its medieval maze of steep alleys, the church of Sant'Emiliano and the viewpoints over the valley reward the pilgrim at the end of a day made demanding by its length. Trevi is also renowned for its olive oil, one of the most prized in Umbria.
Last updated: 02/06/2026
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