The flowering of Castelluccio is a breathtaking show that occurs every year in the Piana di Castelluccio di Norcia, a flat area surrounded by the most important peaks of the central Apennines. The area is located in Central Italy, in the Umbria region, right on the border with the Marche. Between May and July, based on the type of flowering you are looking for, the plain is colored with lively shades of red, yellow, purple and blue. Thanks to the flowering of poppies, carnations, daisies, violets, ranuncoli and other species of flowers. This spectacular phenomenon attracts a large number of visitors from all over the world every year, which travel to admire the natural beauty of the flowering of Castelluccio. The area is also famous for the cultivation of lentils and other crops that are often not found elsewhere. All the collections are made after flowering, in August and September and constitute the main ingredient of many dishes of local delicacy, because Norcia is not only notes!
How can I find an excursion for the flowering of Castelluccio?
The excursions organized in Castelluccio di Norcia for flowering, for the Walking Trekking Wild Flowers take place every day of May and June but only by booking.
There are several options to participate in an excursion for the flowering of Castelluccio. Here are some suggestions: participate in a 2-3 hours activity to go and discover Castelluccio di Norcia with a simple and non-demanding walk. Try to participate, in June and July, from Monday to Friday to avoid the blocs of flowering traffic.
Contact me by phone or email indicating the most congenial date for you.
Long hiking and short excursions
For all those who want to make a short guided tour (soon I do about 1-2-3 hours) it is possible to contact me by telephone or via email indicating the most congenial date for you. For those looking for a longer excursion, they can take a look at this page with the events in Castelluccio di Norcia scheduled.
Tall prices are not applied for an excursion even if there are only 2-3 people, the cost is 20 euros for half a day per person or 30 euros for excursions of the whole day (cost per person). So don’t hesitate to ask for info! For those who want to visit the territory with a private group, the dedicated proposal will be sent.
If you want to participate in an already organized activity, look for the most recommended days on this website, you can find them all by clicking here. They are organized excursions for the visit to Castelluccio, to be understood both as ‘visits from above, with walks where flowering can be seen at a distance’, and during flowering passing precisely near the fields. There are numerous itineraries that will allow you to do excursions of this type.
Another option is to contact a tour operator, maybe I can give you some indication if you call me, to discover a winning abundant with excursion in the Castelluccio area and lunch at the Castelluccio or Norcia restaurant. Finish the guided tour of the various flowering itineraries, with a good dish of lentils … or ‘farecchiata‘ is really special.
Check their proposals carefully in order to choose the one that best meets your needs.
If you are looking for other options and you have no idea what the territory can reserve you, you can also take a look at #Sentieridellavalnenina where we talk about the various paths and trekking that can be taken in the area with 2-3 hours or a whole day.
Watch this page to know the program of excursions for the flowering of Castelluccio.
On some days there may also be limitations on access to the area and some blocks related to the restrictions of the Municipality of Norcia, or the province of Perugia or the Umbria Region or the Sibillini Mountains National Park.
Remember that to take part in an excursion, in addition to suitable shoes, you always need to bring some products with you. HERE YOU WILL FIND THE COMPLETE LIST OF WHAT TO BRING ON THE EXCURSION. If you don’t have much experience in organizing excursions, you may also ask for chat for Telegram
Do you want more information? Contact me on 3479108946 or via email or Telegram
The flowers present in Castelluccio in spring include Crocus, anemone, the gentian, the purple, the bellula, the ranuncolcolo, la margherita, cornflower, Eryngium alpinum and other species of wild flowers. The country is also known for the flowering of the lentil, which produces purple flowers.
If you come to visit the crying in the May period you may find these flowers
- Meadow daisies (Leucanthemum vulgare)
- Wild lilies (Lilium martagon)
- Wild irises (Iris germanica)
- Daffodils (Narcissus)
- Primroses (Primula vulgaris)
- Violet (Viola odorata)
- Frittilaria (Fritillaria meleagris)
- Anemone (Anemone nemorosa)
- Holy thistle (Cirsium heterophyllum)
- Juniper (Juniperus communis).
An approximate list of the typical flowers of the flowering expanses of the Castelluccio plateau is as follows
- Papaver rhoeas (Red poppy)
- Centaurea cyanus (Cornflower)
- Leucanthemum vulgare (common margherita)
- Leucanthemum Maximum (Margherita Margherone)
- Knautia arvensis (Wood nigella)
- Purple Orobanks (Purple Orobanks)
- Galium Verum (Vermiglio Caglio)
- Euphorbia Seguieriana (Sรฉguier’s euphorbia)
- Glomerata Campanula (radiated bellula)
- Scabiosa Columbaria (Blue Stellaria)
Note that this list may not be complete since there are many species of flowers that grow in the Castelluccio plateau during the flowery period and in the spring, the period preceding the flowering of the cultivated fields.
If, on the other hand, you are looking for another type of activity take a look at these proposals:
Book an excursion to see the flowers in Castelluccio with a really easy path for everyone
Book an excursion of about 10 km perfect for going to see the view from above
Reserve a spot for the 25km blooming trek that starts in the morning and returns in the afternoon
