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A Journey in Valle Umbra

Umbria – Valle Umbra

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E-bikeTrekking bike7 days / 6 nights262 km2/5Medium-EasyLoop

Short Description

A 7-day self-guided cycling tour through Umbria's green valley covering 262 km from Assisi. Ride between hilltop towns, olive groves, and Romanesque churches in Italy's spiritual heart. From €565 per person.

Tour Program

Day 1: Arrival in Assisi
You will arrive at your hotel in Assisi. In the late afternoon, you will have a briefing and—if bikes are rented—bike delivery.

Day 2: Assisi – Casco dell'Acqua via Spello and Foligno (26 km; +166 m/-329 m)
You will ride to Spello and Foligno. In Spello, you will find Roman heritage (Porta Venere, aqueduct remains, amphitheatre ruins) and you can visit Santa Maria Maggiore for Pinturicchio's frescoes. You will then follow mostly flat countryside roads across Valle Umbra to Casco dell'Acqua.

Day 3: Casco dell'Acqua – Spoleto – Casco dell'Acqua (44–51 km; +146 to +292 m / -146 to -292 m)
You will pedal through olive groves to Spoleto, where you can explore the historic centre (cathedral, Ponte delle Torri, Rocca, Roman house, Roman theatre and archaeological museum). You will return to Casco dell'Acqua by bike.

Day 4: Casco dell'Acqua – Torgiano (51–53 km; +250 to +438 m / -272 to -430 m)
You will cross the valley toward Torgiano. Near Montefalco, you can choose an optional steep climb to visit the town and its wines (Rosso and Sagrantino di Montefalco), or continue to Bevagna with its beautiful square, fountain, and Romanesque churches, then on to Torgiano.

Day 5: Loop rides from Torgiano
Option 1: you will ride into Perugia's historic centre and return by descent (32 km; +400 m/-442 m). Option 2: you will cycle to Deruta (ceramics), visit the Pinacoteca in the Palazzo Comunale, continue to the Sanctuary of Madonna dei Bagni (17th century; over 600 votive maiolicas), pass villages such as Casalalta, and return across the Tevere valley (45 km; +508 m/-546 m or 30 km; +217 m/-215 m).

Day 6: Torgiano – Assisi (25 km; +251 m/-54 m)
You will ride on quiet roads with views of Assisi on the slopes of Monte Subasio. After your visit, you will return to your starting hotel.

Day 7: Departure
You will depart.

Tour details

LoopSelfguidedFamiliesMinimum 2 peopleMinimum age 16 years

✅ What is included in the trip?

  • 🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
  • 📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
  • 📲 GPS or navigation APP
  • 💼 Luggage transfer
  • 🧍‍♂️ Welcome briefing

❌ What is not included?

  • 🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
  • ✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
  • 🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
  • 🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
  • 🛡️ Travel insurance
  • 🌎 Tourist taxes

🙋 Common questions

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📋💸 Cancellation fees

Terms of cancellation:

Non-refundable likeonabike platform fee: 100 €

• From 29 to 21 days before the start of the trip: 30% of the travel price

• From 20 to 14 days before the start of the trip: 50% of the travel price

• From 13 to 8 days before the start of the trip: 75% of the travel price

• 7 to 0 days before the departure date: 100% penalty of the total package

Starting from

€628/ person

or €666

Available

1 Apr 202631 Oct 2026

Departures

Every day of the week

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Ecologico Tour

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