Italy's Umbria region on a bike 5-day Gourmet Food Tour

Overview

During this tour you will discover the Umbrian valley, Valle Umbra in all it aspects. This green fertile valley stretches out from Assisi to Spoleto. Throughout history it has been an attractive place to settle and it is here that we find the best-known towns of Umbria and famous wine-areas. In the surrounding hills there are no less than four listed areas of D.o.c. (denominazione di origine controllata) or D.o.c.g. (denominazione di origine controllata e garantita): Torgiano, Assisi, Montefalco and the Monti Martani. What better way to discover some of these towns and their delicious wines than a relaxed cycling holiday? The tour starts in Spello, a small medieval town, with Roman origins built on the slopes of Mount Subasio. In the evening you taste the first Umbria wines combined with Umbrian delicacies. The next day, passing through Foligno, you cycle to the cultural interesting town of Bevagna. There is a lot to see and taste. The next morning you have still time to visit the town centre, because the cycling to Torgiano is short. Bevagna is situated in the Montefalco wine-area and in the restaurants or wine-bars, you can taste these delicious wines. Again in the saddle, you pedal to Torgiano, also famous for its delicious wines. You will be welcomed in the Lungarotti winery and, of course taste their wines. In Torgiano there is also an interesting wine and olive-oil museum to visit. In the evening in a nearby restaurant a special dinner is served with local specialties, like the delicious Umbrian truffle. Your last ride will bring you to Assisi, the town of Saint Francis and Clare. Before returning to Spello, you will visit an organic winery in the Assisi D.o.c. area. Easy - You cycle through the valley surrounded by a landscape of gentle, rolling hills. The only hilly stretch is to reach Assisi and the slightly up- and downhill cycling to Spello. The daily distances are restricted to between 24 km / 15 mi and 33 km / 20,5 mi . Total km 84 km / 52,2 mi 4 overnight stays with breakfast App ride with GPS with GPS tracks, route notes and tourinfo. PDF with paper route descriptions and maps on request send by email Gps tracks for your own GPS device or App 1 tasting menu in enoteca a Spello (incl wine) 1 wine-tasting in Torgiano 1 tasting dinner in Torgiano (excl. beverages) 1 wine-tasting at a winery in the Assisi / Spello area Luggage transportation Back-up service Route briefing in first hotel Rental bikes Helmet 5 EUR Local tourist tax to be paid directly in the hotel (2-4 EUR p.p/ per night) Minimum of 2 participants Departures any day from April to October If you would like superior hotels, please enquire The bikes are provided with rear pannier bags, tool kit, map holder (1 per room), pump, odometer (1 per room) and a spare inner tube Slow Tours offers a number of other Cycling Tours in Europe also a selection of Food Tours in Europe You arrive at your hotel in Spello The _or_ * hotel is situated in the historical centre of the town and has a terrace offering a magnificent view over the Valle Umbra and the surrounding hills covered with olive groves. At the end of the afternoon, there is a route briefing and bike fitting. At 18.15, you have a tasting-menu in a restaurant / wine bar: - Bruschette with 2 different olive oils and fresh tomatoes / white wine Fendi _-Tagliatelle with truffle (if you do not like truffle tagliatelle with fresh tomatoes) / wine Brunello or Super Tuscan_ - Meat balls of Chianina with salat / wine Sagrantino 25 anni Caprai* - Dessert, caffè and grappa The next morning you will still have some time to visit Spello followed by a cycling tour through the colourful valley and a visit to Foligno. Interesting are the cathedral and archaeological museum in the Trinci palace or just linger through the shopping streets with its many boutiques. The Via Gramsci is a street full of cosy restaurants with choice for every ones taste ! Back in the saddle, you continue to Bevagna, a town of Roman origins situated in the famous wine area of the Sagrantino d.o.c.g. and the Rosso di Montefalco d.o.c. Your accommodation is in the medieval centre of town* Distance: 24 km / 15 mi Ascent / descent: +104m – 184m The next morning after breakfast, you cycle to Torgiano. First, a short climb passing the small walled-in Torre del Colle and then you descend into the valley. Torgiano was once a fortified town and the Baglioni tower remains as a silent witness to its history. The town is situated in a slightly hilly landscape at the confluence of the rivers Tiber and Chiascio. In the early Middle Ages, the Benedictines planted olive groves and vineyards in these fertile hills, sowing for what is now a listed d.o.c.g. area where the famous Torgiano Rosso Riserva is made. When you have time, you may well wish to visit the wine museum, housed in the ‘palazzo Grazioni-Baglioni’. Here the visitor is provided with an insight into the various techniques associated with the viticulture and winemaking. The museum has a rich art collection from Etruscan until modern times. In the afternoon, you will visit the winery of the Lungarotti family and afterwards will taste their special wines. In the evening is served a very special dinner: you will taste some typical Umbrian dishes (appetizers, ‘primi’ (pasta –risotto), ‘secondo’ (main course), vegetables and a coffee with a grappa or another after-dinner spirit). The lover of black truffle, can also enjoy some dishes prepared with these "Diamonds of the Kitchen." Distance: 27 km / 16,8 mi Ascent / descent: +190m – 187m The next day you will cross, cycling along quiet country roads, the valley to reach Assisi… but before entering town, you will first have to conquer the hill an which it is built. After this steep climb, you will enter this picturesque town and will agree that it was definitively worth the effort. After your visit you will continue cycling to Spello, but before reaching it you will be welcomed at an organic winery in the Assisi d.o.c. area. The kindly owners will explain all about their wine-making process and you will taste some of their excellent wines. After the wine-tasting you will cycle amongst olive groves, back to Spello. Distance: 33 km / 29,5 mi Ascent / descent: +398m – 320m End of tour after breakfast After breakfast end of this tasty wine & food tour ! Car rental in Italy. If you would like to drive yourself before or after your tour, ask us for a quote on any brand new Renault, Peugeot or Citroen vehicle for driving in Europe. Pick up your vehicle from most capital cities in Europe and return it to your drop off destination. Top insurance cover. Email [[email protected]](</cdn-cgi/l/email-protection>) for a competitive quote Travel insurance for Italy. Wander the World Without Worry. Local language barriers. Lost passport. Unexpected medical expenses. Sometimes, our trips don’t go as planned. That’s why Slow Tours Pty Ltd wants you to have the most robust travel advisory and protection for your vacation. 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