ACTIVE TOURS
ALONG THE TIBER
PRICE ON REQUEST
The itinerary Along the Tiber is a truly unique active holiday for bike lovers: nature, art and old times atmosphere!
SELF GUIDED PROGRAM
ACTIVE TOUR
8 Days Trip from Monte Fumaiolo to Todi
ITINERARY STEPS
Distance: 199 km
Difficulty: Medium
Tour Type: Self-guided
CALENDAR
Period: from April to October
Departure: any day
ABOUT
Our cycling journey will take us across three different territories, Emilia Romagna, Toscana and Umbria where we will enjoy beautiful views and we will breath the unique history of this legendary river; along its shores are born the Etruscan and the Roman cultures and it has always been a vital way of communication and transport for Italy.
Now you will discover its beauty! This 200 km route is a slow journey by bicycle into italian cultural roots !
Day 1: Monte Fumaiolo (Verghereto)
Day 2: From Monte Fumaiolo to Pieve Santo Stefano
Day 3: From Pieve Santo Stefano to San Giustino
Day 4: From San Giustino to Umbertide
Day 5: From Umbertide to Ponte San Giovanni (Perugia)
Day 6: From Ponte San Giovanni to Marsciano
Day 7: From Marsciano to Todi
Day 8: Todi and departure
Day 1: MONTE FUMAIOLO (Verghereto)
Arrival in Verghereto, in the heart of the Apennines, between Umbria, Tuscany and Emilia Romagna. Hotel accommodation. Dinner with menu dedicated to sporting people.
Day 2: from MONTE FUMAIOLO to PIEVE SANTO STEFANO
Breakfast and beginning of the first stage from MONTE FUMAIOLO to PIEVE SANTO STEFANO. You cycling itinerary today will take you to Valsavignone and Pieve Santo Stefano. It starts from an altitude of 1400 meters with a winding road that runs along the river giving wonderful views. The easy path ends in the city of Pieve Santo Stefano. Do not miss the scenic beauty of Fumaiolo Mountain where the river comes to life, in a dense beech forest. Here you can read on the marble column, "Here comes the sacred river to the destiny of Rome." Arrival in hotel, accommodation, Dinner and overnight.
DETAILS: km 28, Difference In Level 50 mt | minimum distance to travel; detours are possible to extend the way.
Day 3: from PIEVE SANTO STEFANO to SAN GIUSTINO
From Tuscany to Umbria; you can enjoy a beautiful view of the artificial lake Montedoglio. This itinerary is also an opportunity to discover beautiful towns, such as Anghiari or St. Sepolcro jand Caprese Michelangelo, birthplace of Michelangelo Buonarroti. The arrival is in San Giustino. Accommodation in hotel, dinner and overnight.
DETAILS: km 35, DIL 200 m | minimum distance to travel; detours are possible to extend the way.
Day 4: from SAN GIUSTINO to UMBERTIDE
This third cycling stage passes through the villages of Piosina, Città di Castello, Trestina, Niccone using cycle paths away from traffic. The route is almost entirely along the banks of the river and has no difficulty in altitude.
DETAILS: km 40, DIL 100 m | minimum distance to travel; detours are possible to extend the way.
Day 5: from UMBERTIDE to PONTE SAN GIOVANNI (Perugia)
The route takes us to the heart of our journey. The river is increasingly important and takes you across dirt roads, pedestrian paths and areas with little traffic. No significant asperities. Arrival in hotel in Perugia (in the outskirt or even in the center by metro train), dinner with sporting menù, overnight.
DETAILS: km 36, DIL 200 m | minimum distance to travel; detours are possible to extend the way.
Day 6: from PONTE SAN GIOVANNI to MARSCIANO
After having paid a visit to the capital city of Umbria we take our bicycle and ride through ancient villages rich in history as Deruta and Torgiano that well worth a short detour from the main road. The stage does not present difficulties of any kind, also the second half is on asphalt. Arrival is in Marsciano.
DETAILS: km 32, DIL 100 m | minimum distance to travel; detours are possible to extend the way.
Day 7: from MARSCIANO to TODI
The trail is short but mild depressions and uneven sections in the Montemolino area require preparation. On the other hand, however, it is a very interesting leg because of the beauty of nature and art. It is through the ancient village of Fratta Todina and then along the railway suddenly you will discover the city of Todi. A delicious farewell dinner with Umbria special menu is waiting for you in Hotel.
IT IS POSSIBLE TO EXTEND THIS CICLYING ITINERARY AS FAR AS ALVIANO (WWF OASIS) THROUGH ORVIETO
DETAILS: km 28, DIL 150 m | minimum distance to travel; detours are possible to extend the way.
Day 8: TODI
Breakfast and departure.
Price on request.
It is possible to extend the stay. Extention has to be requested at reservation.
Supplement for single room on request.
Supplement for private transfer from airport to hotel or from hotel to airport on request.
Bike rental on request.
Visit to Wine Estates is possible on request.
Discount for not transporting luggage is possible and is on request.
Accomodation: 7 overnights in 3* hotels or country hotels in double or single room with private bathroom; 7 different hotels especially selected for their warm welcome to sporting people offering also a mechanical workshop and bike storage.
Food: 7 breakfasts. Dinner is always possible in every place with supplement.
*Box lunch in possible on request
Other Services Included: luggage transfer, maps and road books, tracks to be downloaded, UmbriAction assistance 24h.
Price Does Not Include: city tax, meals when not mentioned, beverages and what is not mentioned in the services included.
Difficulty: Moderate / Average
Category: Self-guided, Cycling
Accommodation level: Standard
Attention: the itinerary might change because of bad weather conditions, pandemic, closure days in general
Departure: guaranteed min 1 persons – groups always available on request
Note: Tour is possible from April till end of October. Other months are on request
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