Cycling

LAGO TRASIMENO and BEVAGNA are cycling heavens! Both areas are part of the main bicycling routes of UMBRIA.

Check out the guide "L’UMBRIA in bicicletta" or contact us, we walk and bike the lake area and the hills above every day when we are in Passignano and we know the Bevagna area very well.

Nature Walking

MONTE SUBASIO (1290MT) above ASSISI, now a regional Park, can be reached from Assisi or Spello.

The area where Saint Francis walked is much the same as it was almost 800 years ago. A fun hike with view of the most beautiful mountain ranges in Umbria with a sensational panorama of Spello. Start out walking from Spello and descend on the other side down to Assisi.

VALNERINA the mystical lure of the hidden VALNERINA VALLEY between ASSISI and SPOLETO is legendary for its beauty. Aside from nature walks and hikes, many other outdoor sports can be practiced: fishing, mountain biking and climbing, just to name a few. For people in search of romance there is...

SAN VALENTINO a tiny hill town tugged into the mountains and visited by lovers in search of Valentine’s Day ,every day!

Culture Hiking and Biking

BEVAGNA to MONTEFALCO

Walking or cycling to Montefalco to visit and admire the recently restored frescos of Benozzo Gozzoli at the Montefalco church museum.

PASSIGNANO to TUORO sul/TRASIMENO

On foot or by bike to study the path of HANNIBAL crossing the mountains above TUORO and defeating the Roman legions by strategically pushing them into LAGO TRASIMENO.

Art History Tours

BEVAGNA: the entire town of BEVAGNA is a medieval treasure. Guided tours can be arranged with our friend Prof. Piatti.

For art history tours in other towns like Assisi, Spello, Perugia, Orvieto, Spoleto etc. consult guide books or contact the Pro Loco tourist office of each town.

Source books to find out more:

• "Il Cammina Umbria"
• "UMBRIA:Le piu’ belle Escursioni" by Enzo Cori
• "Conde’ Nast TRAVELLER Gold – UMBRIA" (available also in English)

Wine Tasting and Culinary Treasures

BEVAGNA – MONTEFALCO

Personal Wine Tasting visits to nearby renown wineries can be arranged or good fresh Truffle Sources to be found during the season (our truffle dog Titta is one of the reliable quality sources!).

Festivals

Umbria the land of ancient traditions celebrates the new and the old with festivals throughout the year.

The following is a list of some of the most popular festivals:

• February: - TERNI: Festa di San Valentino (Saint Valentine’s festivities)
  - NORCIA: Mostra Mercato del Tartufo Nero Pregiato (Black Truffle Fair)

• March: - CASTIGLIONE del LAGO: Coloriamo i Cieli (Kite flying festival)

• April: - ASSISI: ASSISI ANTIQUARIATO (Antique Fair)

• May: - ASSISI: Calendimaggio in Assisi (Medieval Festival)

• June: - SPOLETO: SPOLETO Festival
  - BEVAGNA: Mercato medioevale delle Gaite (medieval festival)

• July: - PASSIGNANO SUL TRASIMENO: Palio delle barche (boat rowing festival)

• August: - MONTEFALCO: Agosto Montefalchese (Music, food and wine Tasting)
  - TORGIANO: La festa dei Vinarelli (art and wine festival)
  - GUBBIO: Gubbio theatre festival

• September: - TODI: Todi festival
  - CITTA’di CASTELLO: Festival delle nazioni (chamber music festival of the nations)

• October: - PERUGIA: Festival dell’Eurochocolate (European chocolate festival)

• November: - CITTA’ di CASTELLO: Mostra del Tartufo (truffle festival)
  - TORGIANO: Banco d’assaggio dei Vini d’Italia (Italian Wines tasting Festival)

• December: - IN UMBRIA EVERYWHERE: Sacred Music and Nativity Scenes
  
  

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