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Umbria

In the hilly landscape of Umbria, you cycle through a living Renaissance painting. Bike-friendly roads and hills lined with cypresses, vineyards, and olive groves lead you to picturesque medieval villages and towns. The route takes you to Spoleto and includes an overnight stay by Lake Trasimeno. » read more about Umbria

  • Assisi, Spoleto, Torgiano, Perugia, Passignano, Umbértide, Gubbio
  • Cycling in the green heart of Italy
  • Cypresses, vineyards, and olives
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Slowly in Umbria

Eating pasta by twirling your fork in a spoon? In Umbria — well, actually all over Italy — that’s not how it’s done. You catch a few strands with your fork and twist them against the side of a deep plate. No spoon needed. You’ll learn that quickly during your journey through central Italy. But you’ll also discover that urbanization has largely passed Umbria by. Wonderful!

Taking it easy

Here, the wine and olive farmers set the daily pace. Delightful! So take it slow; there’s plenty of time to explore those vast vineyards, slender cypresses, and tranquil villages. Assisi, Spoleto, Torgiano, and Perugia bask in a soft, warm, enchanting light. Just the sight alone will make you slow down a gear. From Assisi, you travel to Torgiano and Perugia, with their medieval squares and alleyways, Renaissance palaces, churches, museums, and charming shopping streets. Then come Passignano, Umbertide, and Gubbio. And in the evening? Enjoy your pasta—just with a fork.

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A Kiss from Perugia

With a chocolate hotel, a chocolate museum, and a chocolate festival, Perugia is a paradise for chocoholics. The city’s addiction is largely thanks to the Baci. These chocolate “kisses,” wrapped with a love note, are a true icon. During the annual Eurochocolate festival, you can enjoy tastings, ride the chocolate tram, and relax in the chocolate spa. Not in town that month? Then head to Sandri, one of the city’s oldest chocolate shops, for a coffee and a slice of chocolate cake. Address: Corso Pietro Vannucci 32.

Best View

Visit Gubbio and you’ll notice something right away: it’s pleasantly quiet, even in high season. Perfect for exploring the walled town at your own pace. Built on the slopes of Monte Ingino, the houses, churches, and monuments seem to cling to the mountain. The narrow streets in the center are quite steep. Many of these slopes lead to Piazza Grande (there are also elevators in town). From the square, you get the best view of the Umbrian hills and the impressive Palazzo dei Consoli, built between 1332 and 1338. The unique tower features a two-thousand-kilogram bell that you ring with your feet. But you can always leave that to someone else.

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In the hilly landscape of Umbria, with medieval towns and villages of great cultural and historical significance, you cycle through scenes that come alive like a Renaissance painting. Bike-friendly paths and hills planted with cypresses, vineyards, and olive trees will delight the experienced cyclist.

The cycling routes start in beautiful Assisi. They introduce you to peaceful and picturesque Umbrian villages and towns. The hilly region offers stunning views, such as of Lake Trasimeno and its islands. Along the way, you’ll visit medieval Perugia, Umbertide with its majestic towers, and the fully walled town of Gubbio.

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Cycling Routes 8-Day Tour

Cycling Routes 10-Day Tour

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Included

  • 7 or 9 nights with breakfast or half board
  • Luggage transport
  • Maps and navigation app for your smartphone (GPS tracks for your own GPS device on request)

Excluded

  • Return flight Florence: we can book a tailor-made flight for you
  • If traveling by plane: train ticket Assisi
  • 6 or 8x half board (in Spoleto only Bed and Breakfast)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tourist tax
  • Rental bikes
  • Entrance fees, transfers, etc. that are not listed under “including”

  • Rental bike (excl. bike insurance):
    8-day tour: € 105,- p.P. 
    10-day tour: € 125,- p.P. 
    24 or 27 gears, bag, and lock
    Extension available on request
    E-bike: (excl. fietsverzekering):
    8-day tour: € 225,- p.P. 
    10-day tour: € 270,- p.P. 
    Extension available on request
  • When booking a rental bike/E-bike, we ask for your height so that we can provide a suitable bike.
  • Bicycle Insurance: You can take out a separate bicycle insurance with Happy Cycling Holidays. A travel insurance often does not cover bicycle damage and/or theft.
  • Read more about rental bikes, helmets and insurances

  • Parking: free at the first hotel.
  • Dog allowed (small/medium size): on request, any extra fees payable locally.

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