Marmore Falls and Valnerina private tour
The Valnerina is the Valley of the Nera, a 116km long river, affluent of the Tiberriver. The river winds it’s way through a tortuous valley, at times forming a narrow gorge in a splendidly well preserved landscape. Picturesque villages can be found along the way. They developed when agricultural communities decided to bundle their ressources and live together inside secure walls. Their organization and history are truly unique.
For centuries, the village of Vallo di Nera was organized and governed by the local population who took turns in the various tasks from streetsweeping to mayor.
The word charlatan comes from the village of Cerreto di Spoleto. A small but curious mummy museum will tell you more about the local habits.
Scheggino was recently completely restored and is one of the many examples of skilled restoration of ancient architecture.
Visit Cascate delle Marmore
The Cascate delle Marmore or Marmore Falls are located at the end of the Valnerina.
These Falls were created by the Romans more than 2000 years ago by diverting the Velino river and let it drop 165 m into the river Nera making it the highest man-made Falls in Europe.
Today the water is mostly used to produce hydroelectric energy and so the Falls are at full capacity only during certain hours of the day.
The thrill to experience the incredible natural forces and sound attracted many visitors over the centuries. Musicians and Poets were inspired by it and one can understand why Lord Byron called it “Horribly Beautiful”.
Today you can observe the Falls from below at the Belvedere Inferiore and from above at the Belvedere Superiore. A network of paths offer various closeby views if you are not afraid of the spray of the water.
Tour
Details
- Visit of the Valnerina with stops in Cerreto di Spoleto, Vallo di Nera and Scheggino
- Visit of the Marmore Falls (please note: the entrance fee has to be paid locally)
- Vehicle with driver (max 8 hours of availability)
- A local guide is optional
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The visit of the mummy museum in Cerreto di Spoleto is optional and has to be paid locally (donation)
Extra services to be paid locally to the supplier: - Optional local guide (max 8 hours of availability to be paid directly to the guide)
- Eventual extra hours of vehicle and driver