Umbria Escape

Assisi is a Unesco Heritage site. It is overlooking the Valle Umbra and it is a place in which history, traditions and art are harmoniously combined. A leisurely stroll through the town first is a good way to start your holiday. Take your time to absorb the town’s atmosphere. Sit down on one of the cozy squares, where cafés are inviting you 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. Overnight stay in a **** or *** star hotel

Along the panoramic Via degli Olivi, you reach Spello, a charming town nestled on the southern slopes of Mount Subasio. Rich in Roman and medieval heritage, Spello enchants visitors with its colourful alleys, flowered balconies, and tranquil streets. The town is famous for the Flower Festival (Infiorata) celebrated during Corpus Domini, when the streets are transformed into vivid carpets of petals. From Spello, the route descends into the valley and then climbs gently to Foligno, a lively town offering a blend of history, art, and local life. Here you can explore historic monuments, enjoy local restaurants, and wander along its pleasant shopping streets.

Continuing along quiet country roads and the Assisi–Spoleto cycle path, you reach Spoleto, a beautiful hill town surrounded by rolling hills and lush countryside. Spoleto is rich in medieval and Renaissance architecture, with impressive museums and picturesque streets that reveal centuries of history. Your *** or **** hotel is situated in the historical centre of Spoleto.

Distance: 51 km/31,6 miles (starting Viole) or 53 km / 33 miles (starting Assisi)
Ascent/Descent: + 326m –338m

This morning you have time to explore Spoleto, discovering its medieval streets, ancient palaces, and impressive monuments. Leaving the town, you cycle through an undulating landscape dotted with olive groves, enjoying beautiful views over the valley. In the distance, Montefalco rises atop a hill, known as the “balcony of Umbria” for its breathtaking panorama over the surrounding countryside. To reach this charming wine town, you first tackle a steep climb that rewards you with stunning scenery.

Montefalco is famous for its Franciscan church, now a museum, adorned with magnificent 15th- and 16th-century frescoes by artists like Benozzo Gozzoli and Perugino. The sunny hills around the town are covered with Sagrantino vineyards, producing some of Umbria’s finest wines, which you can taste in local wine bars or during dinner in cozy restaurants serving traditional Umbrian cuisine. Your overnight stay is in the centre of the town or just outside the town walls in a *** hotel or **** star hotel

Overnight stay in Montefalco
Distance: 30 km / 18,6 mi
Ascent/descent: +472m -338m

From Montefalco you enjoy a pleasant downhill ride to Bevagna, where the medieval square with its two Romanesque churches serves as a vibrant meeting place for locals. The route continues through the green Umbrian valley, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves.

For those choosing the longer ride, the route passes Santa Maria degli Angeli, where you can visit the Franciscan Basilica, which shelters under its impressive dome the humble Porziuncola chapel, the place where Saint Francis lived. The shorter route brings you directly to Assisi along the Assisi–Spoleto cycle path. The first view of Assisi, perched on the slopes of Mount Subasio, is truly breathtaking. To reach the historical centre, you climb a short but steep hill, rewarded by the beautiful streets, ancient buildings, and the unique medieval atmosphere.

After your visit of Assisi, you return to your starting hotel

Longer route:
Distance: 44 km / 31,6 miles
Ascent/Descent: + 342m –500m

Shorter route:
Distance: 30 km / 18,6 miles
Ascent/Descent: + 264m –338m

After breakfast and of your Umbria Escape tour.