Maratona di San Valentino

The Valnerina, green heart of Umbria, is crossed by the Nera river and greets all the runners. Ferentillo is a village of the 8th century, famous for its mummies; then we can go on along the river, enchanted by the green valley. After 3 km we can observe Montefranco at the top right, while on the left side there is Arrone, an area which allow us to relive the Middle Ages thanks to its castles, fortresses, monasteries and old mills. Castel di Lago, Torre Orsina. We can start to feel the energy of water, “ Love watching Madness with unalterable mien” – George Gordon, Lord Byron. We are under the highest waterfall in the whole Europa, Marmore Falls. According to the legend, a nymph called Nera fell in love with a shepherd, Velino. Giunone, jealous of this love, transformed the nymph into a river, which took her name. Then Velino, not to lose his beloved, threw himself headlong from the rock of Marmore. This jump, likely to be repeated for eternity, is replicated now in Marmore Falls.