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Monte Subasio Summit from Assisi

  • Difficultychallenging
  • DistanceAbout 17 km loop
  • Duration6.5-7 hours
  • ElevationSummit 1290m; around 900m cumulative gain
  • Rating★ 4.6
  • TransportTrain to Assisi station then bus to the historic centre; paid parking at Piazza Matteotti

A demanding loop from the medieval heart of Assisi up onto the open grassy dome of Monte Subasio, passing the Eremo delle Carceri hermitage and rising to a panoramic summit over the Umbrian valley and the Apennines.

Practical information for Monte Subasio Summit from Assisi · Last updated June 2026
Distance About 17 km loop
Duration 6.5-7 hours
Difficulty challenging
Trailhead Train to Assisi station then bus to the historic centre; paid parking at Piazza Matteotti
Best season April-October
Address Trailhead near Porta Cappuccini / Piazza Matteotti, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy

Trail facts

Trail area
Assisi, Perugia province

What to bring

  • Hiking boots
  • 2 litres of water
  • Sun protection and a wind layer
  • Map or GPS track
  • Trail snacks

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Location

Trailhead near Porta Cappuccini / Piazza Matteotti, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy

43.0710, 12.6212 View on map