Umbria

Day 1: Arrival in Assisi
Day 2: Assisi - Spoleto, 33 mi. (52 km)
Day 3: Spoleto - Montefalco - Bevagna - Torgiano, 39 mi. (63 km)
Day 4: Torgiano - Day of rest or roundtrip tour to Perugia, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 5: Torgiano - Passignano, 32 mi. (51 km)
Day 6: Day of rest or roundtrip tour around Lake Trasimeno, 34 to 36 mi. (54 to 57 km)
Day 7: Lake Trasimeno - Umbertide, 29 mi. (47 km)
Day 8: Umbertide - Gubbio, 36 mi. (58 km)
Day 9: Gubbio - Assisi, 37 mi. (59 km)
Day 10: Departure from Assisi

Day 1: Arrival at your first hotel, near 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.

Sample accommodations:
Standard: Hotel la Terrazza *** (900 m from the old town centre)
Superior: Hotel Dal Moro Gallery **** or Hotel la Terrazza *** in superior room

Day 2: Assisi - Spoleto, 32 mi. (52 km) | Elevation +/-: 326 / 338 m
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 center of Spoleto, close to the Roman theatre. 

Sample accommodations
Standard: Hotel Clitunno **** or Hotel Charleston *** 
Superior Accommodations: Hotel San Luca **** or Hotel dei Duchi ****

Day 3: Spoleto - Montefalco - Bevagna - Torgiano, 39 mi. (63 km) | Elevation +/-: 553 / 721 m
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 downhill 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 center.  Be sure to visit the wine museum and the ‘osteria’ of the Lungarotti family, where you can taste their excellent wines.

Sample accommodations
Standard: Hotel Al Grappolo d’Oro ***  or Hotel Si Ro ***
Superior: Le Tre Vaselle Resort

Day 4: Torgiano, day of rest or roundtrip tour to Perugia, 22 mi. (35 km) | Elevation +/-: + 503m -526m
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.

Sample accommodations:
Standard: Hotel Al Grappolo d’Oro *** 
Superior: Le Tre Vaselle Resort

Day 5: Torgiano - Lake Trasimeno​, 32 mi. (51 km) | Elevation +/-: 472 / 422 m
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 Passignano, you will find your hotel.

Sample accommodations:
Standard:  Hotel la Lido **** 
Superior: Hotel Lido **** (Superior room with lake view)

Day 6: Day of rest or roundtrip tour around Lake Trasimeno, 36 mi. (57 km) | Elevation +/-: 369 / 373 m
Today a nice ride around the lake, passing little towns like Passignano, S.Feliciano, and Castiglione del Lago. Also worthwhile is to visit one of the islands by boat: Isola Maggiore, which is inhabited or Isola Polvese a preserved nature treasure.

OR

A loop visiting the Etruscan town of Cortona, 34 mi. (54 km) | Elevation +/-: 533 / 533 m (Cortono loop)
Today you cycle from lake Trasimeno up to Cortona. The prevailing character of Cortona’s architecture is medieval with steep narrow streets situated on a hillside (600 meters) From the town you have a spectacular view of the Valdichiana. Parts of the Etruscan city wall can still be seen today in the present wall, which surrounds the old town center. There is a lot to see like the Diocesan museum, Museo dell’Academia Etrusca, and the Santa Maria Nuova church. A pleasant ride brings you back to the shores of the lake.

Sample accommodations:
Standard: Hotel la Lido **** 
Superior: Hotel Lido **** (Superior room with lake view)

Day 7: Lake Trasimeno - Umbertide, 29 mi. (47 km) | Elevation +/-: 837 / 855 m
Today’s bike tour is through unspoiled scenery to the quiet little town of Umbertide, whose town center is dominated by a majestic tower, the remains of a castle dating back to 1385. First a steep climb brings you up to Magione with its Castle of the knight of Malta, then freewheeling downhill … and the climbing to Castel Rigone starts. From here, you have a beautiful view of the surrounding hills. You cycle over a ridge and then it goes downhill into the Valley of the Tiber.

Sample accommodations:
Standard/Superior: Country Hotel Poggiomanente **** (standard/superior room)

Day 8: Umbertide - Gubbio, 36 mi. (58 km) | Elevation +/-: 904 / 667 m
Today you will reach the fortified hill town of Gubbio. You cycle through the valley of the Carpine river. You can decide to visit the characteristic Umbrian town Montone, which you reach after a climb. Then a nice downhill ride brings you back to the valley. Up- and downhill cycling through a green landscape you reach Pietralunga, which has Longobard origins.  In Gubbio, worthwhile visiting are the palaces, the Roman theatre, and the monastery of S. Ubaldo, which is built at 827m altitude and can be reached by cable car. Your overnight stay will be near the historical center.

Sample accommodations:
Standard: Hotel San Marco ***
Superior: Hotel Bosone ****

Day 9: Gubbio - Assisi, 37 mi. (59 km) | Elevation +/-: 807 / 908 m
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 center 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. After your tour, you return to your hotel in Assisi or in Viole.

Sample accommodations:
Standard: Hotel la Terrazza *** (900 m from old town centre)

Superior: Hotel Dal Moro Gallery **** or Hotel la Terrazza in superior room

Day 10: Departure from Assisi
Individual departure from Assisi following breakfast.

Day 1: Arrival in Assisi
Day 2: Assisi - Spello, Montefalco, Bevagna - Torgiano, 40 mi. (64 km)
Day 3: Ride to Perugia, 21 mi. (34 km) or day of rest
Day 4: Torgiano - Passignano, 32 mi. (51 km)
Day 5: Passignano -  Umbertide, 29 mi. (46 km)
Day 6: Umbertide to Gubbio, 36 miles (58 km)
Day 7: Gubbio to Assisi, 37 miles (59 km)
Day 8: Departure from Assisi

Day 1: Arrival at the hotel near Assisi
The start of this cycle tour is close to Assisi, the popular pilgrimage town built on the slopes of Monte Subasio. Its impressive ramparts, towers and palace roofs of the town are visible from afar. Assisi has a strong unbreakable bond with the saints Francis and Clare. On the day of your arrival, you might want to explore the town with its little alleys and squares. Worth seeing are the famous basilica of St. Francis and the Roman temple of Minerva in Piazza del Comune. Your overnight stay is in a hotel between Assisi and Spello, another beautiful fortified town with old town gates and an amphitheater.

Standard Accommodations: Hotel la Terrazza *** (900 m from old town centre)

Superior Accommodations:
Hotel Dal Moro Gallery ****
Hotel la Terrazza in superior room

Day 2: Passing the small medieval towns of Spello, Montefalco, Bevagna, Torgiano, 40 mi. (64 km) | Elevation +/-: 552 / 718 m
This morning there will be time to wander about in Spello. After continuing your journey through the valley of Spoleto, passing Foligno, your route goes up to Montefalco. The next town you will visit is Bevagna, whose characteristic medieval square still hosts two Romanesque churches. Your overnight stay is in Torgiano. Interesting to visit are the wine museum and the ‘osteria’ of the Lungarotti family, where you can taste their excellent wines.

Sample accommodations:
Standard: Hotel Al Grappolo d’Oro *** 
Superior: Le Tre Vaselle Resort

Day 3: Visiting Perugia, 21 miles (34 km) or rest day | Elevation +/-: 503 / 526 m
Today you can visit the neighboring town of Perugia: the provincial capital and a lively, vibrant place. The medieval town center with its little alleyways is at the highest point of the town. The renaissance palaces, churches, museums, and many galleries make a lasting impression. You will spend the night once more in the peaceful, hospitable town of Torgiano.

Sample accomodations:
Standard: Hotel Al Grappolo d’Oro *** 
Superior: Le Tre Vaselle Resort

Day 4: From Torgiano to lake Trasimeno, 32 miles (51 km) | Elevation +/-: 472 / 422 m
On the fourth day, you will bike through a hilly landscape to be rewarded with a magnificent view of the lake and its islands. Your hotel is just in Passignano, a town made of history and nature, art and folklore, peace and vitality.

Sample accommodations:
Standard: Hotel la Lido **** 
Superior: Hotel Lido **** (Superior room with lake view)

Day 5: From the lake to Umbertide, 29 miles (47 km) | Elevation +/-: 837 / 855 m
Today’s bike is through unspoiled scenery to the quiet little town of Umbertide, whose town center is dominated by a majestic tower, the remains of a castle dating back to 1385. First, a steep climb brings you up to Magione with its Castel of the knight of Malta, then freewheeling downhill … and the climbing to Castel Rigone starts. From here, you have a beautiful view of the surrounding hills. You cycle over a ridge and then it goes downhill into the Valley of the Tiber.

Sample accommodations:
Standard/Superior: Country Hotel Poggiomanente **** (standard/superior room)

Day 6: Umbertide to Gubbio, 36 miles (58 km) | Elevation +/-: 904 / 667 m
Today you will reach the fortified hill town of Gubbio. You cycle through the valley of the Carpine river. You can decide to visit the characteristic Umbrian town Montone, which you reach after a climb. Then a nice downhill ride brings you back in the valley. Up- and downhill cycling through a green landscape you reach Pietralunga, which has Longobard origins. In Gubbio, worth visiting are the palaces, the Roman theatre, and the monastery of S. Ubaldo, which is built at 827m altitude and can be reached by cable car. Your overnight stay will be near the historical center.

Sample accommodations:
Standard: Hotel San Marco ***
Superior: Hotel Bosone ****

Day 7: Gubbio to Assisi, 37 miles (59 km) | Elevation +/-: 807 / 908 m
At the beginning of this last leg of the tour you still have some hard climbing to do, through a rolling still-life landscape with magnificent, but after that, you have a well-deserved easy descent to Assisi. Cycling through the center 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. After your tour, you return to your hotel in Assisi or in Viole.

Sample accommodations:
Standard: Hotel la Terrazza *** (900 m from old town centre)

Superior: Hotel Dal Moro Gallery ****
Hotel la Terrazza in superior room
Nun Relais *****

Day 8: Departure

Day 1: Arrival in Assisi/Viole
Day 2: Assisi - Spello - Foligno - Spoleto, 32 or 33 mi. (51 or 53 km) 
Day 3: Spoleto - Montefalco, 19 mi. (30 km)
Day 4: Bevagna - Torgiano - Assisi/Viole, 23 - 32 mi. (37 to 52 km)
Day 5: Departure from Assisi/Viole

Day 1: Arrival in your hotel in Assisi (900m from the old center of Assisi)
On arrival, there is a route briefing given by a tour representative at your first hotel. At this time, you will also receive your rental bike. The tour starts near the city of Assisi, the pilgrims’ town built against the slopes of Mount Subasio. Many monuments have been erected here in honor of the saints Francis and Clare.

Sample accommodations:
Standard: Hotel la Terrazza *** (900 m from old town center)
Superior: Hotel Dal Moro Gallery **** or Hotel la Terrazza, superior room

Day 2: Cycling to Spoleto, passing the small medieval towns Spello and Foligno, 32 mi. (51 km) or 33 mi. (53 km) | Elevation +/-: 326 / 338 m
You leave your hotel and cycle 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, because of its many colorful alleys embellished with plants and flowers. The town is well-known for its Flower Festival (‘infiorata’) for Corpus Domini. After continuing your journey through the valley, passing Foligno, you go up to Spoleto. Your hotel is situated in the historical center of Spoleto, close to the Roman theater. 

Sample accommodations:
Standard: Hotel Clitunno **** or Hotel Charleston *** 
Superior: Hotel San Luca ****  or Hotel dei Duchi ****

Day 3: Spoleto - Montefalco, 19 mi. (30 km) | Elevation +/-: 472m / 338m
This morning you have time to visit Spoleto, which is built on a hilltop and is surrounded by evergreen woodland and hilly countryside. The historical center is, for the most part, still inside the medieval town walls. Spoleto is very famous for its music festival ‘dei due mondi’ held in the month of July. Don’t forget to visit the cathedral with its beautiful frescoes by the Florentine painter Filippo Lippi. 

Cycling through a slightly undulating landscape you will already see Montefalco from a distance. At the foot of this town, you can choose to continue through the valley directly to Bevagna or to visit Montefalco, but to get to this town you first have to conquer a steep climb (470 m). Montefalco is also known as the ‘balcony of Umbria’, because of its fantastic panorama. The Franciscan church, now a museum, is decorated with magnificent 5th 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 slopes around the town, and of course its almost impossible to leave the town without tasting them in one of the many wine bars. 

Sample accommodations: Standard: Hotel degli Affreschi *** 
Superior: Hotel degli Affreschi *** in superior or deluxe room
Hotel Bontadosi **** (Montefalco centre )

Day 4: Montefalco - Assisi, 19 mi. (30 km) or 32 mi. (44 km) | Elevation +/-: 264/338m or 342 / 500m
There are two routes possible today. The shorter route, a downhill ride leads to Bevagna. It's medieval square and Romanesque churces take you back in time. The longer version leads along quiet country roads passing S. Maria Degli Angeli where you can visit the Franciscan basilica. Under its impressive dome still lies the humble little chapel Porziuncola, where St. Francis once came to pray. The shorter version follows from Bevagna the Assisi-Spoleto bike path. As you approach Assisi, you'll see it from a distance because, like many other Umbrian towns, it is built on a hilltop. 

Sample accommodations:
Standard: Hotel la Terrazza *** (900 m from old town center)
Superior: Hotel Dal Moro Gallery **** or Hotel la Terrazza, superior room

Day 5: Departure