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Cycling in Umbria

Todi, Orvieto, Assisi and Spoleto

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Untouched Umbria

Cycle along valleys and climb onto picturesque hilltop villages and towns such as Assisi, Montefalco and Todi – this trip combines history and culinary delights.

Cycling and Walking

Commencing in the town of Spoleto this bicycle tour takes in the stunning towns of Todi and Orvieto and also lesser-known gems such as Montefalco, Amelia and Spello. Start cycling along the valley floor, passing by the medieval town of Trevi, a hill top town wrapped in olive groves. Climb to gain views towards Assisi and then reach Montefalco. From Montefalco, it’s an easy cycle ride on your Active Free Day to either Spello, a small, wall-enclosed village locked around a central square, or Assisi, the ‘gentle soul of Italy’. Then, you cross the Tiber Valley to Montecastello di Vibio. Nearby Todi was a major seat of power during the medieval age, during that time such buildings as the Town Hall, one of Italy’s oldest public buildings, and the Piazza del Popolo, described as one of the most perfect medieval piazzas, were built. Today, Todi is better known for its woodworking and carpentry. Your route to Corbara passes along a ridge with dominating views over Tuscany and Lazio and the Sibillini mountain range behind. A visit to Umbria would not be complete without a visit to the medieval hill top town of Orvieto with its stupendous cathedral crowning the city.

This bike trip takes in some of the most remote and unspoilt countryside of all of our tours and finishing in the lesser know sate of Lazio on the shores of Lake Bolsena, said to be the cleanest lake in Italy.

Highlights:

• Stunning towns of Todi, Orvieto, Assisi and Spoleto
• 3 and 4 star hotels, all with swimming pools
• Lake Bolsena reputed to be one of the cleanest lakes in Italy
• World Wildlife Fund Reserve of Lake Alviano
• Great wine sampling at the hill top towns of Montefalco and Orvieto

Trip profile: . Cycle along valleys and climb onto picturesque hilltop villages and towns such as Assisi, Montefalco and Todi – this trip combines history and culinary delights. Cycle along quiet roads and gravel tracks.

Challenging cycling trip. Cycling between 6 and 8 hours per day on changing terrain. Suitable for more experienced cyclists with some parts involving climbs up to 4 miles in length

Flavors of the region: Gastromony-tartufi (truffles), cinghiale (wild boar) and salsicce (sausages) served with fine wines from Montefalco and Orvieto. Our welcoming hoteliers can't offer you more

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Itinerary:

Day 1 - Arrival Day - Spoleto

• Transfer from Rome airport to Spoleto by train. Pick up by our rep in minibus and transfer to hotel.

• Visit Spoleto and all its rich roman sites, its impressive viaduct and cathedral.
• Walk along the disused railway track over some spectacular viaducts to the small medieval village of Eggi.

Day 3 - Spoleto to Montefalco   37km/23mi

• Pedal through olive groves and vineyards leading to the famous walled town of Montefalco.

Day 4 - Active Free Day - your choice:

• Visit the town of Bevagna, a beautiful hamlet from the 1st century BC
• Cycle to Assisi with its rare Basilica and to Spello with its fine frescoes.

Day 5 - Montefalco to Todi  42 km/26mi

• Pedal through the rural countryside to medieval Todi.

Day 6 - Active Free Day - your choice:

• Discover the unique walled town of Todi either by bike or on foot.

Day 7 - Todi to Lake Corbara  43km/27mi

• Cycle on traffic free roads through rural countryside to your next hotel overlooking Lake Corbara.

Day 8 - Active Free Day - your choice:

• Cycle to Orvieto and visit the Duomo, one of the greatest Gothic buildings in Italy or explore the Etruscan tombs under the city.
• Sample some of Orvieto’s fine white wines.
• Cycle to Lake Alviano and visit the Nature Reserve.

Day 9 - Lake Corbara to Lake Bolsena  36km/22mi

Pass by Bagnoregio, an enchanting city perched on a rocky outcrop and finish on the shores of Lake Bolsena (36 Km/22 mi)

Day 10 - Active Free Day - your choice:

• Take the boat to the island of  Bisentina and visit the Popes former summer house.

• Circle around Lake Bolsena and up to Viterbo

Day 11 - Departure Day

Transfer to Rome airport. (2 hrs.)

Overnight Itinerary : Spoleto, Montefalco, Todi, Lake Corbara

SELF-GUIDED INN TOUR

Tour # ITB-1701/77 - 7 DAYS - $1650

Joins tour in Todi on Day 5 and continues to the end on day 11                                                   Return to top

Single Supplement $210

Includes all breakfasts and dinners except

Tour # ITB-1701/97 - 9 DAYS - $1875

Joins tour in Montefalco on Day 3 and continues to the end on day 11.

Single Supplement $280

Includes all breakfasts and dinners except 2 dinners in Montefalco & 2 in Balsena

Tour # ITB-1701/117 - 11 DAYS - $2075

Begins in Spoleto on Day 1

Single Supplement $350

Includes all breakfasts and dinners except 2 dinners in Montefalco & 2 in Balsena

Departure Dates: Every day from 1 April to 31 October

Accommodation: 3 and 4 star quality hotels. Half board except 2 dinners not included in Montefalco and in Bolsena.

The Bicycles: 24 speed Italian Bianchi touring bikes or our own tandem bikes equipped with bike computers, water bottle, panniers, spare inner tube, transparent map case, pump, bike lock and a puncture repair kit.

We also provide children's bikes, trailer bikes and tag along bikes for the youngsters                    Return to top

Price Includes:

Detailed briefing from the overseas representative with information on the tour

Return transfers from airport

Luggage transfers daily from hotel to hotel.

Bike Hire and equipment (panniers, water bottle and pump, spare inner tube, puncture repair kit and levers, lock, map case)

Detailed route notes and maps and information packs.

Backup assistance and personal service

All nights accommodation with breakfasts. Dinners included at all destinations, except for 2 in Montefalco and 2 in Bolsena

Exclusions: Lunches, beverages, items of a personal nature such as phone calls and laundry, anything not specifically mentioned as included.

In Case of Breakdown - We do not intervene for flat tires. However, should any breakdown occur that prevents the completion of the days journey we will make repairs on the road. A phone number will be provided. All other types of necessary repairs that do not make cycling impossible will be repaired at the hotel each night.

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