Since the conclusion of the European project LIVERUR (liverur.eu) and the related creation of the INTRANET platform (Living Lab Trasimeno), a series of tourist itineraries have been proposed that involve some of the stakeholders (farms, agritourisms, accommodation services, etc.), repeatedly contacted during the different project phases and as part of the Territorial Agricultural Services.

A characterizing element of the paths is the physical and economic circularity of the subjects involved, as each element of the supply chain is connected to the other on the basis   of   principles   of   reuse,   recycling and enhancement. Agricultural products  and by-products  used and valorised, waste from accommodation activities for animal food purposes, composting, fertilization, recovery of sewage and wastewater, experiential tourism and enhancement of agricultural production processes.

 

PROPOSAL N. 1: “Olive Oil Route”

Departure from the city of Magione reaching the Palombaro Farm – Monte del Lago. Visit to the oil mill, visit to the ancient village. Walking routes through the olive groves of the property until you reach the Castle of Zocco. Olive oil tasting at the Residence Le Tre Isole. Visit to the village of Montecolognola. Illustration of by-product recovery processes. Neighboring companies of strong tourist, rural and historical interest: Castle of the Knights of Malta and its company, Borgo Colognola, Berioli SAS, La Cerquestra, AlBaia, Da Santino, Caloni beach.

 

PROPOSAL N. 2 “Wine Route”

Departure from the headquarters of the Cantina Sociale di Magione (MPR), visit to the processing facility (cellar); illustration of the main types of Trasimeno wine and the related winemaking techniques and enhancement of processing waste (pruning, pomace, foliage)

Departure from Magione Social Cellar to arrive, through internal roads, at the “Agriturismo Fattoria Didattica La Casa di Campagna”, lunch and tasting of typical dishes and illustration of the “Farm to Fork” route; in the afternoon reaching the Trasimeno Fishermen’s Cooperative of San Feliciano (shop, laboratory, Fishing Museum). BIRD WATCHING and possible experiential fishing routes with the help of local fishermen.

PROPOSAL N. 3: “Historical routes of Trasimeno

Departure from the city of Passignano visit to the village and the Rocca walking path along the lake (pedestrian and cycle path) reaching the historical places of the battle of Hannibal (Tuoro sul Trasimeno) visit to the “Tonazzoli” Fruit and Vegetable Garden Farm in Passignano and Villa Il Pischiello visit to the Tower of Vernazzano reach the Antica Dogana for various tastings and panoramic observation of the lake visit to the historical places of Sanguineto

 

PROPOSAL N. 4: “Castiglione del Lago – Paciano – Panicale – Città della Pieve”

Departure from the city of Castiglione del Lago: visit to the town, Palazzo Duca della Corgna, Rocca;
visit to the Birelli, Bennati, Cesarini, La Saporita farms (fruit and legumes from Trasimeno): departure from Castiglione del Lago to reach Paciano and in the afternoon Panicale and Città della Pieve; meeting with the creators of the Paciano Weekly Market, based on circular economy principles; visit of the historic villages and craft traditions of the places; neighboring companies: Oleificio Pozzolese, Lamborghini Company, I Romiti Farmhouse (lunch); mid-afternoon we reach the historic center of Città della Pieve and meet with some saffron producers.

 

(Written by Paolo Burini)