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Trekking Sibillini: Following the track of the active fault

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Trekking Sibillini: Following the track of the active fault

Along the fracture lines in the Sibillini Mountains, a naturalistic-geological route illustrating the consequences of a terrible earthquake.

The area of ​​Valnerina, especially in the Sibillini Mountains, as well as being very well known for the beauty of its landscapes, for the authenticity of its people and for its magnificent local products, is unfortunately also sadly famous for being a very active earthquake zone. Several earthquakes have struck this area in recent years but you may recall the earthquake in August-September 2016. In addition to having profoundly damaged the architecture of numerous villages and left indelible scars in the psyche of the populations that inhabited them, it left visible wounds on these beautiful mountains, including a fault line on the south-western slope of the imposing Monte Vettore.

The good news is that the inhabitants of these areas are not new to these difficulties, nor are they new to having to fight and eke a living out of this land, and thus their strength and their resilience has brought about a speedy rebirth and praiseworthy efforts at reconstruction. The process is long and hard but no-one has ever thought of giving up!

On this tour we will accompany you along the fault line that opened up on Mount Vettore. You will not simply be immersed, but also feel the geological metamorphoses that have affected the whole mountain. Our guide will be happy to accompany you with an explanation of this phenomenon from a geological as well as a naturalistic point of view.

You’ll be able to see the effects of a devastating event, but also feel great joy in seeing landscapes of immense beauty and maybe even meeting the locals, whose kindness and resilience will calm your spirits and add further cheer to your day.

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Plan

  1. 1
    Briefing

    h. 09:30
  2. 2
    First part of the trail

    h. 09:40
  3. 3
    break

    h. 11:55
  4. 4
    Second part of the trail

    h. 12:55

Recommended clothing

  • For this activity we recommend comfortable clothing that does not restrict your freedom of movement.
  • Bring a windcheater/anorak with you, even if the activity takes place in the summer months.
  • We recommend you wear trekking footwear.

We also recommend you bring:
– A comfortable backpack suitable for cycling/walking
– A warm sweater, such as a technical sports shir, for sudden drops in temperature
– A change of clothes (especially socks) in case of sudden rain
– Hat with a sun visor
– Warm hat
– Gloves
– Sunscreen.

Included

Expert guide

Not included

No other equipment is included, so you will need to equip yourself with whatever accessories you feel necessary, such as walking sticks, sunglasses, binoculars, etc.

Time

The activity will last about 6 hours, including small stops. However, the duration may vary depending on the pace of the group and the need to take fewer or more breaks.

Languages

  • Italian
  • English

When

You can enjoy this experience only from 15/5 to 15/10.

Children

This activity is not allowed for children under the age of 14 years.

Pet policy

Pets are generally allowed, if easily managed. We invite you to liaise with our staff to check whether you can bring along your four-legged friend.

Requirements

To do this activity it is essential to have a good level of physical fitness and to be in good health.

Additional information

  • This activity includes a lunch break, so we advise you to bring a packed lunch or to select the option ‘packed lunch’ so that we can provide it for you. Don’t forget to tell us about any allergies, intolerances or other special dietary needs: we will be happy to adapt your lunch to your needs.
  • We strongly advise you to bring a camera to take photos of the spectacle of nature that will appear before you.

Important

  • This activity can only be undertaken in favourable weather conditions, which will be evaluated by our partner and confirmed 48 hours in advance. In case of poor weather conditions we will immediately contact you and propose an alternative activity or a refund of the price paid.
  • This activity is subject to our operators’ availability. We have a large selection of collaborators capable of leading this activity, but if on the day you selected we do not have operators availabile, we will immediately, or in any case within 48 hours of booking, suggest an alternative activity you might wish to do or the choice of receiving a full refund of the price paid.
  • The times shown in the program are indicative and may vary according to your requests or those of the other participants in the group. These are always and in any case previously agreed with our staff or with the guide.
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Data sheet

Recommended clothing

We recommend comfortable clothing

Warm hat

Hat with a sun visor

Trekking footware

A change of clothes (especially socks)

Windcheater/anorak

Gloves

Backpack suitable for walking

A heavy sweater, a technical sports-style sweater is ideal

Sunscreen

Included

Expert guide

Not included

No other equipment is included, so you will need to equip yourself with whatever accessories you feel necessary, such as walking sticks, sunglasses, binoculars, etc.

Everything that’s not listed under the heading ‘what is included’.

Time

The activity will last about 5,5 hours, including small stops. However, the duration may vary depending on the pace of the group and the need to take fewer or more breaks.

Languages

Italian

English

When

You can enjoy this experience only from 15/5 to 15/10

Requirements

To do this activity it is essential to have a good level of physical fitness and to be in good health.

Suitable for children

Provided they are accompanied by their parents

Over the age of 15

Pets are allowed

If easily managed

We invite you to liaise with our staff to check whether you can bring along your four-legged friend.

Additional information

This activity includes a lunch break, so we advise you to bring a packed lunch or to select the option ‘packed lunch’ so that we can provide it for you. Don’t forget to tell us about any allergies, intolerances or other special dietary needs: we will be happy to adapt your lunch to your needs.

We strongly advise you to bring a camera to take photos of the spectacle of nature that will appear before you.

Important

This activity can only be undertaken in favourable weather conditions, which will be evaluated by our partner and confirmed 48 hours in advance. In case of poor weather conditions we will immediately contact you and propose an alternative activity or a refund of the price paid.

This activity is subject to our operators’ availability. We have a large selection of collaborators capable of leading this activity, but if on the day you selected we do not have operators availabile, we will immediately, or in any case within 48 hours of booking, suggest an alternative activity you might wish to do or the choice of receiving a full refund of the price paid.

The times shown in the program are indicative and may vary according to your requests or those of the other participants in the group. These are always and in any case previously agreed with our staff or with the guide.

Always communicate through Exploring Umbria to ensure you receive the best bespoke service to suits your requirements. In order to protect your payments, never transfer money via channels outside the Exploring Umbria website.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel the reservation for this activity up to 24 hours before the event we will refund you 100% of the price.

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