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Three regions road bike tour

A 5 or 8-day cycling tour
Assisi - Spello – Spoleto- Montefalco - Bevagna - Perugia - Trasimeno lake - Umbertide - Gubbio

A road bike tour through Umbria, Tuscany and Marche

This tour is perfect for racing bike enthusiasts and those eager to discover Umbria in all its facets, with a perfect mix of nature, history, hospitality, and local traditions. The Umbrian landscape is a tapestry of rolling hills covered with woods, vineyards, and silver-green olive groves, alternating with fertile, colourful valleys. You cycle along quiet asphalted roads and enjoy the best of Umbria!

cortona in tuscany

In northern Umbria, the scenery becomes more rugged and unspoiled, where gentle hills transform into mountain landscapes with spectacular views of the Apennines. Everywhere you pedal, the tranquillity of nature is complemented by lively and friendly small towns, featuring charming squares surrounded by monumental palaces, narrow alleys, and numerous impressive churches and castles, offering a genuine step back in time and unforgettable experiences in the heart of Italy.

Tuscany landscape road cycling

The tour has also a short version of 5 days starting in Assisi and ending at the lake.

Three regions racing bike tour

DIFFICULTY: 3/4

For who like challenging rides in a rolling hilly terrain. It is a tour for bikers with experience and a good physical condition. Hilly and mountain terrain with steep climbs and daily significant km/mi to cycle. Cycling on asphalted road, for the bigger part quiet country roads. This tour is not suitable for children under 14 years old, because the terrain is too hilly and tour too strenuous

Average daily distances:

Longer routes vary between 68 – 108 km

Shorter routes vary between 47 – 94 kms.

Total km 5 day tour minimum 242 km / 150 mi – maximum 282 km / 175 mi

Total km 8 day tour minimum 448 km / 278 mi – maximum 529 km / 328 mi

  Difficulty level 3 Difficulty level 4


DEPARTURES:
Self-Guided: Every day of the week from 1 April till 31 October (except 09/08 -23/08/2026).

Guided: On request


PARTICIPANTS: 1 or more people. 


START / FINISH: Assisi / Assisi


CODE: C 004 UMB

Prices

From € 432

Daily program of

5-day / 4-night tour

Day 1 | Individual arrival at your hotel in Assisi

The start of this cycle tour is in Assisi, belonging to the Unesco world heritage. In Assisi many places and monuments have a strong unbreakable bond with the saints Francis and Clare, who lived here in the 13th century. The medieval character of Assisi is well-preserved and there is a lot to see.
At the end of the afternoon drop off bicycles, if rented, bike fitting and route briefing. Overnight in *** or **** star hotel near Assisi old town centre.

Day 2 | Assisi – Spoleto - Montefalco – Bevagna - Torgiano (108 km/67,1 mi or 68 km/42,2 mi)

Today you can choose between two routes: a longer ride or a shorter one. The day is dedicated to exploring the Valle Umbra, the heart of Spoleto. Both itineraries end in Torgiano, a medieval fortified village perched above the confluence of the Chiascio and Tiber rivers. Highlights include the Wine Museum and the Lungarotti family Osteria, where you can taste some of Umbria’s finest wines. Overnight stay in a *** or ***** hotel.

The longer route traverses the entire valley, offering varied terrain from flat to hilly and passing charming and caratheristich hilltop towns like Montefalco, renowned for its exquisite wines, and Bevagna with its medieval square and Romanesque churches.

Distance 108 km / 67,1 mi
Highest point 446m – lowest point 195m
Total ascent 774m
Total descent 946m

The shorter route also passes through quaint medieval towns. You start the day riding through the valley, passing Spello and Foligno, before ascending to Montefalco, also known as “the balcony of Umbria” for its stunning panoramic views. Discover the Franciscan church decorated by Benozzo Gozzoli and Perugino, now a museum featuring magnificent 15th- and 16th-century frescoes. Finally, you reach Bevagna, where the characteristic medieval square is home to two Romanesque churches, preserving the town’s historic charm.

Distance 68 km /42,2 mi
Highest point 450m – lowest point 205m
Total ascent 552m
Total descent 718m

Day 3 | Torgiano - Passignano on Lake Trasimeno (80 km/49,7 mi)

Today you cycle through breathtaking Umbrian landscapes, pedaling along undulating hills with occasional steep climbs rewarded by panoramic views of Lake Trasimeno. You pass charming hilltop borghi such as Castiglion del Fosco, Pietrafitta, and Panicale, where the 13th-century Palazzo del Podestà is still well preserved. Overnight stay is in Passignano, situated on the shores of Lake Trasimeno, featuring a pleasant beach, swimming pool, and lively bars and cafés. Hotel *** or Hotel **** with swimming pool.

Distance 80 km / 49,7 mi
Highest point 401m – lowest point 164m
Total ascent 986m
Total descent 934m

Day 4 |Tour around Lake Trasimeno (94 km/58,4 mi)

Today you can have a rest day or cycle around Lake Trasimeno. It is the fourth largest lake in Italy, surrounded on three sides by a backdrop of gently rolling hills covered with olive trees. On the side facing Tuscany, a wide open plain stretches out. You will cross this plain going to the Tuscan town of Chiusi, which has an Etruscan origin. After your visit, you return to your hotel at Passignano for another overnight.
Distance 94 km / 58,4 mi
Highest point 396m – lowest point 255m
Total ascent 835m
Total descent 826m

Day 5 | End of the tour after breakfast

After breakfast, the tour is finished.

Daily program of

8-day / 7-night tour

Day 1 | Individual arrival at your hotel in Assisi

The start of this cycle tour is in Assisi, belonging to the Unesco world heritage. In Assisi many places and monuments have a strong unbreakable bond with the saints Francis and Clare, who lived here in the 13th century. The medieval character of Assisi is well-preserved and there is a lot to see.
At the end of the afternoon drop off bicycles, if rented, bike fitting and route briefing. Overnight in *** or **** star hotel near Assisi old town centre.

Day 2 | Assisi – Spoleto - Montefalco – Bevagna - Torgiano (108 km/67,1 mi or 68 km/42,2 mi)

Today you can choose between two routes: a longer ride or a shorter one. The day is dedicated to exploring the Valle Umbra, the heart of Spoleto.

Both itineraries end in Torgiano, a medieval fortified village perched above the confluence of the Chiascio and Tiber rivers. Highlights include the Wine Museum and the Lungarotti family Osteria, where you can taste some of Umbria’s finest wines. Overnight stay in a *** or ***** hotel.

The longer route traverses the entire valley, offering varied terrain from flat to hilly and passing charming and caratheristich hilltop towns like Montefalco, renowned for its exquisite wines, and Bevagna with its medieval square and Romanesque churches

Distance 108 km / 67,1 mi
Highest point 446m – lowest point 195m
Total ascent 774m
Total descent 946m

The shorter route also passes through quaint medieval towns. You start the day riding through the valley, passing Spello and Foligno, before ascending to Montefalco, also known as “the balcony of Umbria” for its stunning panoramic views. Discover the Franciscan church decorated by Benozzo Gozzoli and Perugino, now a museum featuring magnificent 15th- and 16th-century frescoes. Finally, you reach Bevagna, where the characteristic medieval square is home to two Romanesque churches, preserving the town’s historic charm

Distance 68 km /42,2 mi
Highest point 450m – lowest point 205m
Total ascent 552m
Total descent 718m

Day 3 | Torgiano - Passignano on Lake Trasimeno (80 km/49,7 mi)

Today you cycle through breathtaking Umbrian landscapes, pedaling along undulating hills with occasional steep climbs rewarded by panoramic views of Lake Trasimeno. You pass charming hilltop borghi such as Castiglion del Fosco, Pietrafitta, and Panicale, where the 13th-century Palazzo del Podestà is still well preserved. Overnight stay is in Passignano, situated on the shores of Lake Trasimeno, featuring a pleasant beach, swimming pool, and lively bars and cafés. Hotel *** or Hotel **** with swimming pool.

Distance 80 km / 49,7 mi
Highest point 401m – lowest point 164m
Total ascent 986m
Total descent 934m

Day 4 |Tour around Lake Trasimeno (94 km/58,4 mi)

Today you can have a rest day or cycle around Lake Trasimeno. It is the fourth largest lake in Italy, surrounded on three sides by a backdrop of gently rolling hills covered with olive trees. On the side facing Tuscany, a wide open plain stretches out. You will cross this plain going to the Tuscan town of Chiusi, which has an Etruscan origin. After your visit, you return to your hotel at Passignano for another overnight.

Distance 94 km / 58,4 mi
Highest point 396m – lowest point 255m
Total ascent 835m
Total descent 826m

Day 5 | Passignano - Umbertide (88 km/54,6 mi or 45 km/28 mi)

Also today you can choose between two cycling routes to reach Umbertide.

The longer route passes through Cortona in Tuscany. A beautiful ride through the valley of the Tesse brings you to this charming hilltop town. Leaving Cortona, the route climbs along a ridge through mountainous terrain, offering magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding Apennine mountains. Overnight stay in a country house.

Distance 88 km /54,6 mi
Highest point 396m – lowest point 255m
Total ascent 1405m
Total descent 1430m

The shorter route takes you through unspoiled landscapes to the quiet town of Umbertide. A steep climb brings you to Castel Rigone, from where you enjoy stunning views over the lake. A final scenic descent leads into the Tiber valley and to Umbertide, whose historic centre is dominated by a majestic tower and the remains of a 14th-century castle. Your overnight stay will be just outside Umbertide in a country house with swimming pool.

Distance 45 km /28 mi
Highest point 704m – lowest point 240m
Total ascent 837m
Total descent 855m

Day 6 | Umbertide - Gubbio (84km/52,2 mi)

Today, cycling through mountainous scenery, you will reach the fortified hill town of Gubbio. It is a beautiful tour through the green hills of the lower Apennines. You visit Montone, a quiet little town built (482m) on a hilly ridge, situated between the Lana and Carpina streams, which are both tributaries of the Tiber. Then it is going slowly uphill to Pietralunga with its old partially, walled-in centre and the Long bards’ Castle (8th century). You will enter in the region Le Marche and from there you arrive at Gubbio, where you will stay in a *** or **** hotel in the centre of town.

Distance 91 km / 56,5 mi
Highest point 765m – lowest point 240m
Total ascent 1292m
Total descent 1018m

Day 7 | Gubbio - Assisi (68 km/42,2 mi)

On this last day of the tour, you will cycle through a green hilly landscape, passing quiet mountain villages. The first stretch begins with a steep climb, but soon the road undulates gently, leading you to the bottom of a scenic valley. The final stretch takes you through charming little villages and along Mount Subasio, from where you will catch your first view of Assisi, built on a picturesque mountain spur. Overnight in a *** or **** star hotel

Distance 68 km/ 42,2mi
Highest point 830m – lowest point 328m
Total ascent 1158m
Total descent 1254m

Day 8 | End of the tour after breakfast

After breakfast, the tour is finished.

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