Cicloturismo

Umbria, long known as “The Green Heart of Italy,” offers cyclists countless opportunities to explore the region and discover hidden gems away from mass tourism. Thanks to its diverse terrain, the region is ideal for both road cycling and mountain biking. Below, you will find suggested routes that you can download directly to your GPS and enjoy at your own pace.

Recommended Road Cycling Routes

Easy Routes

Acquasparta – Carsulae

Start/Finish: Acquasparta
Distance: ~30 km
Elevation Gain: 350 m
Road Surface: Asphalt
Points of Interest: Acquasparta, Avigliano Umbro, Montecastrilli, Dunarobba Fossil Forest, Carsulae

Along the Tiber River

Start/Finish: Alviano Scalo
Distance: ~30 km
Elevation Gain: 300 m
Road Surface: Asphalt
Points of Interest: Alviano, WWF Oasis of Lake Alviano, Attigliano, Guardea, Giove

Intermediate Routes

Amerini Hills Loop

Start/Finish: Amelia
Distance: ~55 km
Elevation Gain: 1,000 m
Road Surface: Asphalt, gravel
Points of Interest: Amelia, Penna in Teverina, Giove, Porchiano

Narni & Rocca Albornoz

Start/Finish: Narni
Distance: ~45 km
Elevation Gain: 800 m
Road Surface: Asphalt
Points of Interest: Narni, Otricoli, Calvi, Poggio, Castello di Narni

Challenging Routes
Martani Mountains
Start/Finish: Spoleto
Distance: ~85 km
Elevation Gain: 1,200 m
Road Surface: Asphalt
Points of Interest: Spoleto, Castel Ritaldi, Giano dell’Umbria, Montecchio, Monti Martani, Massa Martana, Acquasparta

Recommended Mountain Bike (MTB) Routes

Easy Route
Arrone, Ferentillo & Nera River Park
Start/Finish: Arrone
Distance: ~11 km
Elevation Gain: 200 m
Road Surface: 70% gravel, 30% asphalt
Points of Interest: Arrone, Ferentillo, Montefranco, Terni, Marmore Falls, Nera River Park

Intermediate Route
Amelia & the Amerini Hills
Start/Finish: Amelia
Distance: ~32 km
Elevation Gain: 1,000 m
Points of Interest: Amelia, Narni, Porchiano, Lugnano in Teverina, Collicello

Challenging Route
Assisi – Spello & Mount Subasio
Start/Finish: Assisi
Distance: ~35 km
Elevation Gain: 1,000 m
Road Surface: 60% gravel, 40% asphalt
Points of Interest: Assisi, Spello, Santa Maria degli Angeli, Basilica of Rivotorto, Hermitage of the Carceri, Monte Subasio Regional Park