Umbria Green Heart Bike Tour | 7 Days
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Intermediate
approx. 250 km (+44 km)
approx. ¥332,640~
7 days
Next door to Tuscany: Umbria, Italy's green heart, with vineyards, olive groves and medieval hilltop towns, by bike
A self-guided tour to enjoy freely, without a guide 📅 Choose your own departure date.
Southeast of Tuscany lies Umbria, known as Italy's green heart: vineyards, olive groves and tiny medieval villages perched on the hills, in a landscape dotted with castles and watchtowers.
Start in terracotta-coloured Città della Pieve and ride via Deruta, the pottery town, to the wine town of Torgiano. Then Assisi, the town of Saint Francis, Spello and Bevagna, and two nights in Montefalco, home of Sagrantino wine.
A day ride to Spoleto, back roads through woods and tiny villages to Todi, and finally Orvieto, crowned by its cathedral on a plateau.
Umbria by Bike | 7-Day Itinerary
From Città della Pieve near the Tuscan border, through Assisi, Montefalco and Todi to Orvieto: a 7-day, 6-night cycling itinerary across Umbria.
Day 1 | Città della Pieve
A terracotta hill town
Meet at Hotel Vannucci for the bike fitting, then explore the town at your leisure.
Città della Pieve stands high on a hill, striking for its terracotta colour, with a five-towered fortress at its highest point.
Day 2 | Torgiano
Pottery and wine
Ride past cornflower fields and farmhouses into gentle hills dotted with tiny towns. Don't miss Deruta, the pottery town.
Torgiano has a Wine Museum, and just outside town is Lungarotti, one of Italy's most prestigious wineries.
Distance: 56 km
Day 3 | Montefalco
Via Assisi to Sagrantino country
Descend into the Upper Tiber Valley, then climb briefly to Assisi, the town of Saint Francis, glowing pink against Mount Subasio. Explore its churches, castle and narrow streets, and visit Santa Maria degli Angeli, one of Umbria's largest basilicas.
Continue via Spello and Bevagna to tiny hilltop Montefalco, where every street ends in a view. Two nights here.
Distance: 60 km
Day 4 | Spoleto
Umbria's loveliest hill town
Past small rural churches and hamlets too small for the map, on gentle hills and some flat terrain, to Spoleto, perhaps the loveliest of the Umbrian hill towns.
Back to Montefalco in time for a Sagrantino wine tasting.
Distance: 52 km
Day 5 | Todi
Back roads through the woods
Back roads all day, past mountain streams, silent forests and mushroom stands. You'll meet fewer people and cars than on any other day.
Approaching Todi, the Renaissance church of Santa Maria della Consolazione appears. Todi keeps almost all of its medieval walls and its streets are full of artisans' shops.
Distance: 40 km
Day 6 | Orvieto
To the cathedral on the plateau
Some steep climbs today, past ruined castles that make a perfect setting for a picnic of local salami, cheese and bread.
In the late afternoon Orvieto appears on its strange plateau, crowned by a cathedral considered among the finest in Europe.
Distance: 46 km
Day 7 | End of tour
Optional ride to Civita di Bagnoregio
If you like, ride a loop to Civita di Bagnoregio, a town on a plateau of fragile volcanic tuff.
The tour ends after breakfast.
Optional ride: 44 km
Hotels in Umbria
On this tour you spend one night each in Città della Pieve, Torgiano, Todi and Orvieto, and two nights in Montefalco.
Città della Pieve | Vannucci (1 night)
A charming boutique hotel in the heart of town with a peaceful private garden. Step outside to explore the historic centre, its cafés and restaurants.
Torgiano | Borgo Brufa Spa Resort (1 night)
A countryside resort on a panoramic hill about 4 km from Torgiano, among vineyards and olive groves. Bike-friendly, with an extensive spa, pools and an Umbrian restaurant.
Montefalco | Palazzo Bontadosi (2 nights)
A 15th-century palazzo on Montefalco's main square, with an intimate spa and heated pool in the medieval cellars. Restaurants, wine bars and Sagrantino are just outside the door.
Todi | Fonte Cesia (1 night)
A restored 17th-century palazzo in Todi's historic centre, with warm hospitality and plenty of character. Perfect for exploring the town on foot.
Orvieto | Palazzo Piccolomini (1 night)
A restored palazzo once linked to the Piccolomini family, in the heart of Orvieto, with ancient rooms carved into the tuff below. The cathedral and town are a short walk away.
Luxury upgrade in Orvieto (price on request)
On request, Palazzo Petrvs, an elegant frescoed residence a few steps from the cathedral.
Tour price and what's included
Tour price (tax included)
€1,890 per person (sharing a double room)
Single room supplement: €690
*The yen price at the top of the page is an estimate and varies with the exchange rate. Payment is made in euros.
Included
6 nights in luxury 4-star and 5-star hotels
6 breakfasts
All luggage transfers, including between hotels
RideWithGPS app (route data and offline navigation)
Trip notes with sightseeing and food tips
Route maps with elevation profiles
Bike delivery and bike fitting at your hotel in Città della Pieve
Bike and equipment collection in Orvieto
Cicloposse water bottle
Taxes
Not included
Bike rental (extra cost)
City tourist tax (€0.70 to €3 per night, depending on the town)
Bike rental prices
Hybrid bike: €190
Road bike, e-bike or gravel bike: €260
E-gravel bike: €350
*Prices cover the whole tour.
Today's price in yen
Support from Japan
Our local staff speak Italian and English. Our Japan office helps you on LINE with questions, bookings and travel documents, in your time zone (not on site).
Even on your first cycling trip abroad, you can join with peace of mind.
What our Japan office offers
• LINE support, reply usually within 24 hours
• In emergencies, our local staff help in English
• Allergies and diets sent to restaurants in advance
• Travel documents also available in Japanese
Ride and taste Italy to the full, with support from Japan.
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