Cycling with a guide and enjoying the Umbrian landscape

Breathe in the scents of earth, forests, and wildflowers as you cycle along quiet country roads surrounded by the unspoiled landscapes of Umbria. Cycling with a guide in Umbria means discovering the authentic green heart of Italy, far from mass tourism. This region is perfect for a memorable cycling holiday in Italy, combining nature, culture, and gastronomy.

Our guided cycling tours in Umbria take you to both famous highlights and hidden gems, including medieval villages, vineyards, and panoramic hills. Professional local guides Paolo and Cristiano accompany you, sharing their deep knowledge of the area’s history, traditions, and natural environment.

These cycling day tours can be combined with a wine tasting at a local winery, a traditional lunch or a visit to an agriturismo. It’s the perfect way to experience Umbria both on and off the bike.

We offer different difficulty levels, from easy routes suitable for families and leisure cyclists to challenging rides for experienced road cyclists and mountain bikers. All tours can be customized, and tailor-made cycling tours in Umbria are available upon request.

Short half-day guided tours:

A. The countryside of Assisi and Spello 

Easy mostly flat cycling route passing S.Maria degli Angeli with its Franciscan Basilica and medieval Spello. You cycle with our guide along quiet country roads and make now and then a stop to relax.  This cycling day tour departs from an organic winery close to Assisi or from our bike deposit in case you do not want to book the wine-tasting. The first stop is in Santa Maria degli Angeli with its impressive dome of the Franciscan Basilica, visible from afar. Along quiet country roads, you reach the medieval town of spello. Then you cycle back along a panoramic route to the winery. You visit the winery, talk with the winemakers’ and will taste their excellent products. It is also possible to book Bike & Lunch. You can use your own bikes or rent one from us. We have also trailers, follow-me tandem, children’s bike for rent.

Level: easy suitable for anyone. For small children we advise a trailer or child seat. Children from 8 yrs. and older a children’s bike, though for children cycling alone, cycling experience is needed. You cycle mostly through the valley and only back to the winery there is a short climb to conquer. 

Duration: about 3-4 hours (incl. stops) / Distance: 28km-17,4 mi or 33 km -20,5 mi  / Differences in level: + 150m / Roads: 90% tarmac and 10% dirt roads / Age: cycling on own bike from 8 years and on, but children must have cycle experience!

B. Surroundings of Montefalco

A nice cycle experience in the valley between Montefalco and Trevi for MTB’s or Trekking bikes. Almost all flat and with no technical difficulties. This tour can be done also with normal trekking bikes (hybrids). Start of tour in San Luca, at the foot of Montefalco. You can use your own bike or can rent a bike with us.

Level easy, though for children cycling experience needed. /  Duration: about 4 hours (incl. stops) / Distance: 26 km – 16,1 miles / Differences in level: + 150m / Roads: 60% tarmac and 40% dirt roads

C. MTB Loop from Montefalco

MTB (half day): A route for real MTB’ers, which starts and ends in Montefalco. It is a scenic route with views on the Valle Umbra You can use your own bike or can rent a bike with us.

Medium difficulty: real MTB route with technical difficulties. Only suitable for people who are trained cyclists and ho know how to ride along trails / Duration: about 4 hours (incl. stops) / Distance: 26 km -16,1 miles / Differences in level: + 650m / Roads: 30% tarmac and 70% dirt roads / Age: from 16 years and on

D. Road bikers loop from Montefalco

Road Bike (half day): This nice route starts and ends in Montefalco and passes nice towns like Bevagna, Torre del Colle and Bastardo. On request the distances of the routes can extended and it would become a full day. You can use your own bike or can rent a carbon road bike with us.

Medium difficulty: Only suitable for trained road bike cyclist, who are regularly cycling  / Duration: about 4 hours (incl. stops) / Distance: 38 km – 24 miles (on request can be extended) / Differences in level: + 650m / Roads: 100% tarmac / Age: from 16 years and on