Martani Mountains – The secret Umbria between sky, woods and spirituality. The Martani Mountains extend for over 60 km between Todi, Spoleto and Massa Martana, in the heart of Umbria. This Apennine ridge, characterized by gentle profiles and open landscapes, is one of the most authentic and silent places in the region. Perfect for those who love trekking, unspoiled nature, archaeology and views that speak of infinity. 🥾 Lonely trails and immense views: The Martani offer a dense network of CAI paths that cross woods, ridges, pastures and ancient pastoral paths. The highest peak, Monte Torre Maggiore (1,121 m), offers spectacular views of the Umbrian Valley and the surrounding mountains, as far as Gran Sasso and Terminillo on a clear day. 👉 Tip: Follow Path 51 from Cesi to the summit: a fascinating itinerary that alternates between forest and sky. 🌿 Wildlife and biodiversity: The Martani Mountains are an ecological mosaic of holm oaks, beech forests, mountain meadows and rare seasonal blooms. Apennine wolves, porcupines, buzzards and a wide variety of insects and birds of prey live there. In spring and autumn, the colors of the landscape are pure beauty. 👉 Tip: Bring binoculars and a naturalist guide: you may spot rare animals among the rocks and clearings. ⛪ Hermitages, abbeys and hidden spirituality: The Martani family preserves spiritual and architectural treasures immersed in the quiet: the Abbey of San Pietro in Valle, the Convent of Sant'Erasmo, the Hermitage of San Girolamo and small country churches that emerge in the woods as places of meditation and history. 👉 Tip: Visit the Temple of San Fidenzio and Terenzio in Massa Martana: an early Christian jewel surrounded by greenery. 🚴 ♂️ Outdoor and slow tourism: Also ideal for mountain biking and horseback riding, the Martani Mountains are crossed by ancient roads such as the Via Flaminia and nature trails in stages. The territory is sparsely urbanized, making every experience deeply authentic. 👉 Tip: Set off at dawn with an environmental guide: you can experience a whole day in symbiosis with the mountain. 🍽️ Discreet villages and Umbrian flavors: At the foot of the Martani there are charming villages such as Cesi, Massa Martana, Acquasparta and Castel Ritaldi, where you can still breathe an intact rural atmosphere. The cuisine is made up of poor and tasty dishes: black truffles, lentils, wood-fired bread and Sagrantino and Grechetto wine. 👉 Tip: Enjoy a dinner at a farmhouse after the trek: the simplicity of flavors will reconcile you with the world. The Martani Mountains are a silent line that crosses the depths of Umbria. A place where nature, spirituality and landscape come together in a shy and sincere beauty.