Umbria
The green heart of Italy

See and feel the history of Saint Francis and get impressed by the different views on the Lake Trasimeno. Myth, reality and religiousness are intimately connected in this varied landscape with each other. The glowing lake Trasimeno, the colourful flora of the "Mountain fo Assisi" and endless forests show you the blaze of color of Umbria.

TOUR PROFILE: Hilly area, some uphill climbs, you cycle on side roads and field paths, some traffic in/ out of cities.

ROUTE:
Day 1: Assisi/Viole
Individual arrival.
Day 2: Assisi/Viole - Torgiano (approx. 60 km/38 miles)
Through the valley of Spoleto, passing quaint medieval villages like Montefalcone, you reach Torgiano.
Day 3: Torgiano (rest day or approx. 40 km/25 miles)
Either you take a rest day at Torgiano or discover the provincial capital of Perugia with its Renaissance palaces.
Day 4: Torgiano - San Feliciano/Magione (approx. 46 km/29 miles)
You are leaving the valley of Spoleto and reach the fishing village of San Feliciano at Lake Trasimeno.
Day 5: San Feliciano/Magione - Umbertide (approx. 45 km/28 miles)
Today there is plenty of time to admire the untouched nature of Umbria on your way to Umbertide.
Day 6: Umbertide - Gubbio (approx. 53 km/33 miles)
Be impressed by your today's destination with the monastery of San Ubaldo, high above the town.
Day 7: Gubbio - Assisi/Viole (approx. 59 km/36 miles)
A hilly stretch leads you back to the home of Saint Francis, Assisi.
Day 8: Assisi/Viole
Individual departure or extension of stay.

SERVICES INCLUDED: 7 nights in 2-3* hotels/inns, private facilities, breakfast, luggage transport, maps and information material per room.

BICYCLES: 21-speed-touring bikes, panniers

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