| Tour | Bike |
|---|---|
| Type | Self Guided |
| Skill | Moderate–Difficult |
| Length | 5–10 days |
| From | €455 Rates |
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Tour Dates
Arrivals possible daily in 2017*
* best period from April 1 through June and end of August to end of October
Skill Level
This Italian bike tour is moderate to difficult on hilly terrain with average daily distances approximately 23 to 43 miles per day. Ride entails some steep climbs.
Day-To-Day Itinerary
This tour can be taken for either 10 , 8, 7, or 5 days.
Day 1: Arrival in Assisi.
Day 2: Assisi - Spoleto, 36 mi. (58 km)
Day 3: Spoleto - Montefalco - Bevagna - Torgiano, 40 mi. (64 km)
Day 4: Torgiano, day of rest or roundtrip tour to Perugia, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 5: Torgiano - Passignano, 27 mi. (53 km)
Day 6: Day of rest or roundtrip tour around Lake Trasimeno, 35 or 41 mi. (55 or 65 km)
Day 7: Lake Trasimeno - Umbertide, 29 mi. (46 km)
Day 8: Umbertide - Gubbio, 37 mi. (58 km)
Day 9: Gubbio - Assisi, 37 mi. (60 km)
Day 10: Departure from Assisi
DAY 1: Arrival in Assisi.
Individual arrival in the lovely town of Assisi. Your hotel is located about 2 miles outside of Assisi. The start of the cycling trip is close to Assisi, a beautiful pilgrimage town built against the slopes of Mt. Subasio. Its mighty stature of ramparts, towers and roofs of palaces is evident already from afar. Assisi is known for its strong, unbreakable bond with the Saints Francis and Clare. On the day of your arrival, you can explore the town with its little alleys, cozy squares, its famous church, the Basilica of St. Francis and the Roman temple of Minerva on the piazza del Comune. Your overnight stay is in Assisi.
DAY 2: Assisi - Spoleto, 36 mi. (58 km)
This day finds you cycling along the slopes of Mount Subasio to Spello. There is enough time to wander about in Spello, a charming ancient town pleasantly situated on the southern slopes of Mount Subasio. In urban, architectural and artistic terms, Spello is an extremely interesting town, containing many features dating back to the Roman age. Spello is also called the town of flowers, due to its many colorful little alleys embellished with plants and flowers. It is well-known for its special Flower Festival (‘infiorata’) for Corpus Domini. After continuing your journey through the valley, passing Foligno, the route leads up to Spoleto. Your hotel is situated in the historical centre of Spoleto, close to the Roman theatre.
DAY 3: Spoleto - Montefalco - Bevagna - Torgiano, 40 mi. (64 km)
Biking through a slightly undulating landscape, you will see Montefalco already from afar but to reach this you must first conquer a steep climb. The town is also named the 'balcony of Umbria' due to the wonderful views. The Franciscan church, now a museum, is decorated with magnificent 15th and 16th century frescoes by artists like Benozzo Gozzoli and Perugino. Montefalco is well-known for its excellent wines, Rosso di Montefalco d.o.c. and Sagrantino d.o.c.g , produced on the sunny hill slopes around the town, and of course it is almost impossible to leave the town without tasting them in one of the many wine bars. From Montefalco, it is all down hill to Bevagna. Here, the medieval square with its two Romanesque churches is a favorite meeting place for the friendly inhabitants of the village. After one last hill you will reach Torgiano, at the confluence of the rivers Chiascio and Tiber (Tevere). Your hotel is in the quiet town centre. Be sure to visit the wine museum and the ‘osteria’ of the Lungarotti family, where you can taste their excellent wines
DAY 4: Torgiano, day of rest or roundtrip tour to Perugia, 22 mi. (35 km)
Today you can cycle to Perugia if you desire. Perugia dominates the Tiber Valley from a high, irregular and rough hill, this, together with its aristocratic Renaissance palaces, churches, museums and many galleries, will make a lasting impression. Again, you will spend the night in the peaceful, hospitable town of Torgiano.
DAY 5: Torgiano - Passignano, 27 mi. (53 km)
On the fifth day, you'll cycle through a rather hilly landscape and finally end with a magnificent view overlooking the Lake and its islands. Just outside the little fishing town of Passingnano, you will find your hotel.
DAY 6: Day of rest or roundtrip tour around Lake Trasimeno, 35 or 41 mi. (55 or 65 km)
Today you can take a day of rest in the beautiful lake region or cycle around the lake passing the little towns of Passignano and Castiglione del Lago. Also very much worthwhile would be to visit one of the islands by boat.
DAY 7: Lake Trasimeno - Umbertide, 29 mi. (46 km)
During this next stage, you will cycle central Italy through unspoiled scenery to the quiet little town of Umbertide. The center is dominated by a majestic tower - remains of the Castle of 1385.
DAY 8: Umbertide - Gubbio, 37 mi. (58 km)
On this day, you will reach the medieval town of Gubbio, situated on a high plain. Worthwhile to visit are the palaces as well as the Roman theatre and the monastery of St. Ubaldo, which is built 827 meters high and can be reached by cable car. Your overnight stay will be close to the historical center.
DAY 9: Gubbio - Assisi, 37 mi. (60 km)
At the beginning of this last leg of the Umbria bike tour you still have some hard climbing to do, through a rolling still-life landscape, but after that you have a well-deserved easy descent to Assisi. Cycling through the centre of this little town you will pass its most important monuments, like the Basilica of St. Francis, the temple of Minerva and the basilica of St. Clare.
DAY 10: Departure from Assisi.
Individual departure from Assisi following breakfast.
8 Day Tour:
Day 1: Arrival in Assisi
Day 2: Assisi - Torgiano, 43 mi. (68 km)
Day 3: Ride to Perugia, 21 mi. (34 km) or day of rest
Day 4: Torgiano - Passignano, 27 mi. (53 km)
Day 5: Passignano - Umbertide, 29 mi. (46 km)
Day 6: Umbertide - Gubbio, 37 mi. (58 km)
Day 7: Gubbio - Assisi, 37 mi. (60 km)
Day 8: Departure from Assisi
7 Day Tour:
Day 1: Arrival in Assisi
Day 2: Assisi - Spello - Foligno - Casco dell’Acqua or Bovara, 16 mi. (26 km)
Day 3: Round trip to Spoleto, 27 or 32 miles (44, or 51 km)
Day 4: Casco dell’Acqua or Bovara - Bevagna - Montefalco (optional) - Torgiano, 34 miles (55 km)
Day 5: Round trip of Perugia, 15 miles (24 km) or Torgiano, 20 or 29 miles (33 or 47 km)
Day 6: Torgiano - Assisi, 15 miles (26 km)
Day 7: Departure
5 Day Tour:
Day 1: Arrival in Assisi
Day 2: Assisi - Spello - Foligno - Spoleto, 36 mi. (58 km)
Day 3: Spoleto - Bevagna, 22 or 25 mi. (35 or 40 km)
Day 4: Bevagna - Torgiano - Assisi, 32 mi. (51 km)
Day 5: Departure from Assisi
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Travel Details
Travel
Fly to Rome.
Local Travel
Train from Rome to Assisi, 3-4 hr. Short taxi to your first hotel.
Climate
Average high temp in °F for Assisi is 62º in April, 69º May, 77º June, 83º July, 83º August, 76º September & 65º October.
Recommended
Including 3-course dinners.
Remarks
Road bike available for this tour!
*This tour also has a ROAD BIKE VERSION with longer distances!
Tour Operator
This tour is operated by Ecologico Tours. We do not run these tours ourselves, we never have. We work from the commission the European tour operators offer us plus a small administration fee of €20. We pride ourselves on the strong working relationship we have with all our tour operators and the services we provide.
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Customer Feedback
J. Wark 12 months ago
All hotels were great except Hotel Magione. We were the only guests and I don't think they wanted us there. The breakfast was not up to snuff and there was NO English station on the TV. Given the level of difficulty of the hills, the bikes were very heavy (steel) especially when we had to walk up hills. Ok for flat but not hilly. We loved the restaurant near the hotel in Togiano and went twice. Unfortunately, we did have rain......
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