Cammino dei Borghi Silenti
Umbria
A quiet Umbrian loop of stone villages, woodland tracks and community-run places to stay. A five-day circuit through medieval villages and the wooded Amerini Hills.
See stages and detailsAt a glance: Cammino dei Borghi Silenti covers 91 km over 5 stages. It is a loop route of moderate difficulty in Umbria. Best season: April–June · September–October. Accommodation: €15–60 per night.
The Cammino dei Borghi Silenti is a 91 km circuit around the Amerini Hills in south-western Umbria. It passes through places that mass tourism has largely missed — Tenaglie, Melezzole, Toscolano, Morre, Civitella del Lago and Baschi — where the most memorable feature is often the absence of noise.
The official route begins and ends in Tenaglie and is normally walked in five stages. There is nothing technical, but the constant rise and fall adds up, making it a rewarding first “proper” walking holiday for anyone with a reasonable base level of fitness.
Its accommodation network is part of the appeal. Alongside B&Bs and agriturismi are donativo stays hosted by local residents, where guests leave a voluntary contribution. The credential costs €5 and can be used to claim a completion certificate.
All 5 stages
The Tenuta dei Ciclamini alternative extends the day to 28.5 km and 993 m of ascent. Start early.
Open stage: route and accommodationThe hilliest stage of the circuit, with long stretches on unsurfaced tracks.
Open stage: route and accommodationShort, sharp undulations rewarded by the first broad views over Lake Corbara.
Open stage: route and accommodationThe gentlest day: mostly downhill through cultivated hills, with time left to explore Baschi.
Open stage: route and accommodationThe loop closes back at Tenaglie, where a fully stamped credential earns the completion certificate.
Open stage: route and accommodationWhere to stay
The circuit uses a mix of B&Bs, agriturismi, hostels and donativo accommodation. That local network gives the trail much of its character and offers some flexibility when shaping the stages.
Expect roughly €15–20 for a donation-based stay and up to €50–60 including dinner and breakfast elsewhere. Villages are tiny, so book ahead rather than assuming there will be another option around the corner.
How much does the Cammino dei Borghi Silenti cost?
Most walkers spend €30–60 a day, depending on accommodation and meals. Donativo stays typically suggest €15–20, while B&Bs with dinner can reach €60. The credential is €5.
Is it suitable for a first walking holiday?
Yes. There are no technical sections and every official stage is under 24 km. The repeated hills still require some training, so it is approachable rather than effortless.
Where does it start, and how do I get there?
The loop starts and finishes in Tenaglie, near Montecchio in Umbria. Attigliano-Bomarzo, on the Rome–Florence railway, is the most useful station; continue by pre-booked taxi or local transfer.
