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Umbria-Magical and mystical land
- Cycle along the Tiber river and in green hills covered with olive trees around Assisi
- Beautiful medieval towns like Perugia, Bettona and Spello
- The famous wines of Montefalco
- The mystical history of Francesco of Assisi
- Great food like Brasato with truffle and Pappardelle al Sagrantino
- NEW E-bike rental available on this trip
From: 415 €
Tripcode: ITSB090
3.5 Comfort
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
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1.5 Difficulty
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
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Duration: 7 days
Details
Magical Umbria
Purched above the green, in turn yellow hills of Umbria, you will find charmingly preserved medieval towns such as Montefalco famouse for its wines, Assisi domincated by Saint Frances and the "Art city" of Perugia. Cycling through the Tiber valley and the Umbrian hills means, olive groves and wheat fields, good wine, great views and great Italian food where Truffles are king.
The broad valley that lies between Perugia, Assisi and Spoleto is one of the few flat areas in the region, however all the ancient villages you stay at are on top of a hill. On the first and last ride there are longer and more gradual climbs, the other days the climbs are shorter, but occasionally very steep, upto 15% grading. A few sections are on unpaved roads.
This trip requires a basic physical condition as it mostly involving only one climb a day and the rides are short (25 to 30km a dat) leaving you plenty of time for great sightseeing.
E-bikes are available on this trip making the climbs a lot easier.
Itinerary
Expand itinerary Collapse itineraryDay 1: Arrival in Assisi
Today you arrive in Assisi. If you arrive early, you can visit the famous basilica of San Francesco, which was damaged severely in an earthquake in 1997. It has been completely restored however.
Villages along the way: Assisi
Day 2: Assisi to Perugia
Quiet roads through the plain lead you to the capital of Umbria: Perugia. After you crosses the Tevere river, a nice spot for a pick nick, you climb the last 7 km pretty gradually to Perugia. A last short steep climb brings you in the beautiful historical centre. The city is dominated by the Corso Vannucci, a longue boulevard, perfect for an evening walk.
Challenge: 27 km, 375 m climb
Villages along the way: Perugia
Day 3: Perugia to Passaggio
In the morning there's still time to discover Perugia some more. Then you will cycle through the valley of the Tiber river to wine village Torgiano. You must visit the famous wine museum here, according to many the most precious one in Italy. The extensive collection contains interesting archaeological objects and ancient writings. After the visit a small climb leads you to the beautiful city of Bettona, of which the history goes back to 7000 b.C. The reward is not too far away: high in the hills near Passaggio, quietly surrounded by olive yards, is your very comfortable agriturismo with swimming pool. The removed 17th century complex gives you great views over Topino valley; from Perugia and Bettona to Assisi and Spello.
Challenge: 29 km, 350 m climb
Villages along the way: Bettona
Day 4: Passaggio to Montefalco
The flat road along the Topino river will probably bring you in Bevagna around lunch time already. It's convenient however, because you won't find better places to use lunch than some of the restaurants in this city. Cycle, or better walk through the longue medieval main street and take some time to admire the old city walls and gates. After Bevagna you will partly follow the Strada del Sagrantino. As the famous Chianti wine is connected to Tuscany, does the Rosso di Montefalco and the Sagrantino di Montefalco belong to Umbria. The hills where these excellent wines find their origin are around the village of Montefalco. At the end of the day, a steep climb brings you to this village, nicknamed the balcony of Umbria, because of the great views over a large part of Umbria.
Challenge: 31 km, 300 m climb
Villages along the way: Montefalco
Day 5: Montefalco to Spello
Short and easy stage through the Valle d'Umbria. You will start with a nice descent passing many olive yards. After following the river for a while you will cycle through rural area via the quiet village of Budino to nicely situated Spello. From distance you can already see this town on the slopes of the Monte Subiaso.
Challenge: 25 km, 100 m climb
Villages along the way: Spello
Day 6: Spello to Assisi
This last cycle stage brings you back to Assisi; in the afternoon there's time to further discover this beautiful medieval city. Today you will cycle around the Monte Subiaso, you will pass some nice, quiet hamlets. It's quite a climb around the hill. If you want to take it easy, there's a shorter and easier route to Assisi as well.
Challenge: 25 km, 500 m climb
Villages along the way: Assisi
Day 7: Arrivederci Assisi
After breakfast the trip and our services end.
Practical info
Included:
- 6 nights accommodation on Bed and breakfast basis, all rooms with private en-suite bathroom.(3 nights in 3* hotels and 3 nights in a 3* equivalent farm-house)
- Luggage transfer from day 2 till day 6
- 24-hour telephone assistance (simple puncture not covered)
- Detailed road book and maps
Not Included:
- Flights and public transportation
- Bike rental
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Admissions and entrance fees of any kind (when not previously agreed upon)
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal extras and expenses such as meals, drinks, phone calls, etc.
- Any items that has not been mentioned in the programme
Optional Services:
- 21 speed hybrid bike hire, helmet (puncture repair kit, pump, lock)
- Airport or station arrival and/or departure transfers
Extra Overnight:
Additional night/s at any of the accommodations on the way or any other destination in Italy
Getting there and away:
1. BY CAR
From the SS75 (Perugia Folligno) take the exit Maria degli Angeli-Assisi. Continue straight on until the traffic lights and pass the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli. Follow this road towards Assisi. After 1,5km you turn right, there's a sign indicating the Country House. After about 100m at a crossroads, you turn left at a brown sign pointing towards the Country House. A bit further up the road you will see Country House 3 Esse on your right.
2. BY PLANE
You can fly into
Rome, Florence or Ancona airport
From Rome, Florence or Ancona airport, travel to Assisi by train. It take about 2,5 hrs from all three airports. From Assisi train station, you take a taxi to the Country House (2 km).
3. BY TRAIN. Check www.trenitalia.it for the most updated times (also in English)
Travel to Assisi by train. From Assisi train station, you take a taxi to the Country House (2 km).
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Start: Assisi
Finish: Assisi
Dates & prices
Trip availability: From 1st may to 28th october
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 415 €/person |
| twin room: | 520 €/person |
| double room: | 520 €/person |
| single room: | 645 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 820 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 450 €/person |
| twin room: | 570 €/person |
| double room: | 570 €/person |
| single room: | 715 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 885 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 475 €/person |
| twin room: | 595 €/person |
| double room: | 595 €/person |
| single room: | 745 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 920 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 465 €/person |
| twin room: | 580 €/person |
| double room: | 580 €/person |
| single room: | 725 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 900 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 475 €/person |
| twin room: | 595 €/person |
| double room: | 595 €/person |
| single room: | 745 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 920 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 465 €/person |
| twin room: | 580 €/person |
| double room: | 580 €/person |
| single room: | 725 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 900 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| triple room: | 450 €/person |
| twin room: | 570 €/person |
| double room: | 570 €/person |
| single room: | 715 €/person |
| solo, single room: | 885 €/person |
Other prices
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| helmet rental: | 16 €/person |
| Hybrid bike + bags + odometer included: | 105 €/person |