Because of its central location in relation to the rest
of Italy Casa Scopetelli is the perfect
place to stay weather your desire is a quiet relaxing vacation
immersed in the beauty of nature or you are more of a traveller
and want to use it as a starting base for your daily outing
or excursions.
Trekking
Mountain bike
Horse riding
Numerous routes leave directly from Casa Scopetelli. The varied
excursions, in typology and difficulty level, satisfy even the most
discriminating's: forest, valley, mountain, lake environments. According
to season there is possible to do some harvesting such: mushrooms,
chestnuts, olives, or hunting and fishing. Don't miss the trekking
route, filled with fitness stops, built by the town of Lisciano Niccone
with the collaboration of the Comunita Montana Alto Tevere. This trekking
route goes from the residential area of Lisciano Niccone, in Canutola,
to the locality of Belvedere and Corgna and ends in the Park
of Monte Castiglione (802 m) which extends on eight hectares
of pine forest. The itinerary (about 6,5 Km), which has been created
for, walking, horseback riding and mountain bikers, offers the opportunity
of a total and pleasant immersion in the luxuriant vegetation and
landscape, rich of natural beauties, of historical remains and events:
To be remembered is the passage of the pilgrims and the soldiers that
from the north reached Rome, through the Byzantine corridor.
Harvesting of seasonal fruits
Mushrooms, chestnuts, blackberries, grapes, olive (for the production
of Extravergin Olive Oil). Marco and Manuela are
your typical outdoorsy types and are always ready to share their knowledge
in harvesting with their guests.
Cortona 9 miles (15 Km), Assisi 25
miles (40 Km), Perugia 22 miles (36
Km), Trasimeno Lake 8 miles
(13 Km), Tevere River 9 miles (15 Km), Siena 62
miles (100 km), Firenze 81 miles (130 Km), Gubbio 25 miles (40 Km),
Repubblica di San Marino 56 miles (90 Km), Roma 124 miles (200 Km),
Città del Vaticano 124 miles (200 Km), Orvieto 50
miles (80 Km), Cascata delle Marmore 62 miles (100 Km), Urbino 81
miles (130 km).
Things to see in the area
Amongst the many artistic beauties that this territory has to offer,
the Castle of Liscisano, built on hill top facing the town
is truly a must see. The near by Castles of Reschio, Sorbello
and Pierle (that at the times of ancient Rome allowed the communication
between Rome and Ravenna across a tight corridor) complete the splendid
medieval scenery of this place. Amongst the religious buildings not
to be missed are, the Church of S. Tommaso, the Church
of S. Maria delle Corti and the Church of Val di Rose.
On the road to Tuoro, you will enjoy the majestic view of the Trasimeno
Lake and, little further down, the little town of Borghetto,
place where the harsh and famous battle of Annibale and the Romen,
guided by the consul Flaminio, took place.
Wine tasting & Gourmet food
Don't forget to try the gourmet local products, from the seasonal
once like mushrooms, truffles, chestnuts to the all year-round like
cheese, Salami, Prosciutto and Extra Vergin Olive Oil, all of which
are still produced the old fashion way by local farmers.
In the month of July you will be able to see the "Sagra
dei Bringoli", this is an outdoor paesan festival where
you will be able to taste this esquisite local gourmet pasta dish
prepared in a thousands different ways (ragù sauce, truffles
sauce, elk's sauce... ) all of this accompained by cultural, teatrical,
musical and sport events performend under the stars.
Swimmingpool
located 1.25 miles (2 Km.)
Horsemanship school
1.25 miles (2 Km.) from Casa Scopetelli, this ranch is located near
the " Rocca di Pierle", which is a medieval neighborhood
dating back to the XI century. offre escursioni a cavallo, lezioni
d'equitazione e ginnastica equeste nello splendido scenario delle
colline Toscane.
Soccer camp
Mercatale.
Fishing
Lago Trasimeno.
Fishing sport: 1 Km.
Tennis
Lisciano Niccone.
Fashion Tour
The best of Made in Italy.
few miles from Casa Scopetelli you will find the best Italian designer
brands and cashmere and leather prèt à porter, : PRADA, GUCCI, ROBERTO
CAVALLI, DOLCE
E GABBANA, FENDI, VALENTINO, CUCINELLI
CASHMERE...
last but not least, Cortona and Arezzo elegant and refined stores
Casa
Scopetelli - Holiday Home in Umbria - Rent Apartments
- Lisciano Niccone, Perugia, Italy