Cycling in Umbria from Assisi to Spoleto in 5 days

Day 1: Assisi
Individual arrival at your hotel in Assisi, a medieval town built on the slopes of Mount Subasio overlooking the Valle Umbra. It is a place in which history, traditions and art are harmoniously combined. If you arrive early, you can discover this beautiful city wandering through its alleys, streets and stop at one of the cozy squares, where cafés are inviting you to sit down and enjoy an ice cream, cappuccino or a good glass of local wine. There is much to see: the Basilicas of St. Francis and of St. Clare, the fortress, museums and the Roman Forum. The **** hotel is set in a rural location, is situated 7 km from Assisi. From the pool, you have a stunning view of Assisi. There are many activities for free: a swimming pool, soccer field, tennis and fishing pond. With a supplement, you can play golf, enjoy the spa or have a wine-tasting. At the end of the afternoon: drop off bicycles, route briefing and instruction. The ** country house is situated at 800m from the old town centre. There is a nice pool with a view of the Valle Umbra

Day 2: Assisi – Torgiano (34 km)
This morning you cycle first to Santa Maria degli Angeli, where you can visit the basilica. The impressive dome covers the Porziuncola, where Francis and his friends lived. If you did not visit Assisi yet you can leave here your bikes and take the bus up to Assisi, which is built on a hilltop. After your visit, you take the bus back down into the valley to pick up your bikes. Cycling along quiet country roads, you will get to Torgiano, once a fortified village. There are some remains of its glorious past: the Baglioni Tower and remains of the ancient city walls. Torgiano is situated in a fertile wine area at the confluence of the river Tiber with Chiascio. The Museums of Wine and Olive Oil are worth a visit. The wine-museum tells you all about the history of cultivation of grapes. There are many archaeological finds and ceramics to see. The olive oil museum is dedicated to the olive oil cultivation in Umbria. You will stay in a *** hotel with swimming pool in the historic centre of Torgiano.

Day 3: Torgiano – Bevagna (28 km)
Also today, the typical Umbrian countryside will be your travel companion. You will reach Bevagna, one rare example of historic centre built on the plain and not on a hilltop. Bevagna boasts both a Roman past and a medieval aspect. Piazza Silvestri is a very interesting square, a cheerful meeting place for the inhabitants, with its gothic Palazzo dei Consoli and two Romanesque churches. Other sites to visit are the Roman mosaics and a medieval house. The *** hotel is situated in the historic centre or just outside with a swimming pool.

Day 4: Bevagna – Spoleto (33 km)
On your last day, you will reach Spoleto: you will recognize it from a distance, because of its fortress dominating the city from above. You will cycle from Bevagna to Spoleto along the Assisi-Spoleto rail to trail bike path. At the town gate Porta Garibaldi, you can leave your bikes and discover Spoleto on foot. The historic centre and its Duomo, the Ponte delle Torri (Tower Bridge), the fortress, the Roman house and the amphitheater are situated in the upper part of the city. After your visit to this lovely old town centre, you will cycle to your hotel. There is not much to pedal anymore. The *** hotel with a pool is in a quiet position just outside town. On request, it is possible to book for a cooking class ‘Making Pizza’.

Day 5: Spoleto
End of services after breakfast.
On request, a transfer back to Assisi to pick up your car can be planned.