Easter in Umbria
Easter experiences in Umbria
Duration
2 Days
Organiser
Consortium ASSOCIAZIONE VALLE DEL CARPINA

Our association promotes, organizes and plans tailor-made thematic, enogastronomic, historical-artistic and sporting in this unspoilt corner of Umbria.

The Carpina Valley is an unexplored oasis in the northern part of the Umbria region, on the border with the Marches and at a short distance from Tuscany. The area is rich in history and traditions that can be also perceived among local people. Thre you can enjoy pleasant stays discovering a new culture and admiring a wild nature. After a journey through hills and valleys you arrive in Pietralunga, an ancient village with a small community.   Once there  you will soon have the feeling of being in a place with a past still alive. The simple and  humble people there are strongly linked to their traditions, they are  very hospitable and are pleased to share with you their everyday life even for a short period. Here are some definitions for the Carpina Valley: The Valley of Colours. For the peculiarity of its natural environment. The Spring and Autumn seasons portray landscapes with a unique variety of colours, You can  admire them by participating to the leaf peeping activities guided by experts. The Valley of Flavours. In the Farmholidays and country houses, once ancient farms and country inns,  you can now enjoy genuine food prepared by skilled housewives following  recipes handed down from generations: handmade pasta, torta sul panaro (a traditional flat bread),  pork products following ancient processing methods and gnocchi made with the precious white potato grown on the land of Pietralunga The Valley of Crafts It will be exciting for you to be part of a community where ancient crafts are preserved and are still alive in the old worhshops of blacksmith or in the seasonal activities of peasants. The  Valley of Scents The White Truffle, the Summer Truffle and the Bianchetto flavour dishes all year round. Wild fruit such as cherries and blackthorns are processed to make delicious liqueurs The Valley of Silence A sense of peace and quiet atmosphere has surrounded for centuries this territory. Lots of Pilgrims choose to stop and rest in the Village, that is an intermediare stage of the religious Franciscan Way going  fron Assisi to La Verna   We  can offer itineraries combining the various activities of the Carpina Valley and following your specific interests and requirements.  

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On this festive weekend in the Carpina Valley, you will have the opportunity to get to know the Easter traditions that are repeated over the years and involve both locals and visitors.

The food at the traditional Easter breakfast will surprise you with the variety of things prepared for the occasion.

Participating in the 'Tocciata' will amuse you because in the village square you will mingle with the locals and be caught up in their dialect and their skill in practising this ancient ritual in which you too are invited to participate.

On the morning of Easter Monday, a "gimo a fa la chioccia" in the footsteps of Saint Francis" will take you on a walk through the countryside, followed by a convivial snack in the farmyard of an Umbrian farmhouse.

Program
2 Days

Easter breakfast at the accommodation, participation in the traditional Tocciata game. Easter Monday "gimo a fa la chioccia" with a convivial snack in the footsteps of St Francis.

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Easter breakfast

Traditional Easter breakfast with cheese, egg and charcuterie cakes, then Easter cakes, tarts and torcoli.

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Pasquetta

Usual 'gimo a fa la chioccia', a walk and convivial snack in the farmyard of an Umbrian farmhouse, in the footsteps of St Francis.

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Address
Vocabolo Carubano, 53 (06026) Pietralunga PG