PONTE TIBETANO
| Event Start Date: 23 March 2024 | Event End Date: 5 May 2024 | Event Venue: SELLANO |
On March 23, the first and only ‘Tibetan’ suspension bridge in Umbria was inaugurated in Sellano (PG).
The Tibetan bridge is located in the historic centre of Sellano, between the towns of Foligno and Spoleto, near the old town hall, and can only be reached on foot. The Tibetan bridge is one-way, starting from Sellano.
An engineering work that joins Sellano to the hamlet of Montesanto holds the record of being the highest suspension bridge in Europe with a height of 175 m and a length of 517.5 m, 1,023 steps, and is uphill, with no less than 68 metres of positive height difference between the two stations.
The bridge has discontinuous treads, i.e., there is a gap between one step and the next. It is not recommended for those who suffer from vertigo.
This high-altitude acrobatic route crosses the Vigi River Valley, and it is executed while harnessed with assistance from technical staff who help with the safety harness.
This is an amazing piece of work that anyone can do safely, including families, groups of friends, experienced hikers, and adventurous youth.
If you are therefore planning a holiday in Umbria for the Easter period, Sellano and its bridge are an adrenaline-filled stop not to be missed!
