# Touring Club Italiano treasure hunt in Italian villages > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/touring-club-italiano-treasure-hunt-in-italian-villages > Updated: 2026-09-21T12:08:08.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Touring Club Italiano is organizing the seventh edition of the ‘Caccia ai Tesori Arancioni’ treasure hunt, scheduled for October 4. The event will take place simultaneously in over 100 ‘Bandiera Arancione’ villages across Italy to promote local history, identity, and gastronomy. This year’s edition includes special stages dedicated to the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi, with activities planned in regions such as Calabria, Marche, and Emilia-Romagna. Specific itineraries include gastronomic tours, musical paths, and traditional costume experiences. New features for participants include a commemorative passport and an exclusive backpack. The ‘Bandiera Arancione’ certification, which is reviewed every two years, is awarded based on hospitality, services, landscape, and sustainability. In Campania, Montefusco recently joined the list of certified villages in September 2026. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: Italian villages host treasure hunt and celebrate Bandiera Arancione status Italy's ‘Caccia ai Tesori Arancioni’ treasure hunt returns on October 4, featuring 100 certified ‘Bandiera Arancione’ villages, including 11 themed locations across Emilia-Romagna. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-villages-host-treasure-hunt-and-celebrate-bandiera-arancione-status ### 2026-09-18: Touring Club Italiano to host national treasure hunt in 100 villages The seventh Caccia ai Tesori Arancioni will take place on October 4 across 100 Italian villages, featuring special routes dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi to mark his 800th anniversary. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/touring-club-italiano-to-host-national-treasure-hunt-in-100-villages --- Cite as: Touring Club Italiano treasure hunt in Italian villages. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/touring-club-italiano-treasure-hunt-in-italian-villages