Gravel Tours

Exploring Umbria by gravel bike is an unparalleled experience, a perfect blend of adventure and natural beauty. Be enchanted by the breathtaking landscapes, enchanting medieval villages and beautiful white roads ( strade bianche) that wind through vineyards, olive groves and centuries-old forests. Umbria and Lake Trasimeno offer varied and fascinating terrain, perfect for gravel bike enthusiasts who wish to challenge themselves, or simply enjoy themselves, on scenic routes away from busy roads.

Here are some proposals for gravel bike tours in the Lake Trasimeno, Perugia and Umbrian Valley area, choose the one you prefer and whether to leave accompanied by a guide or self-guided (we will provide you with the GPX track). If you have special proposals please request a custom tour, we will be happy to help you.

If you don’t have your gravel bike with you, no problem! It is possible to request one for rent, you will find it ready and perfect at the starting point.

Gravel on the ridge at Trasimeno

ON THE RIDGE OVERLOOKING LAKE TRASIMENO!

Spectacular tour where you will enjoy unforgettable views after earning your way along the beautiful white road (strada bianca) that runs along the ridge north of Trasimeno! Two versions of this tour: short and long!

Tour length:
25 km (short) – 45 km (long)

Elevation gain:
500 m (short) / 750 m (long)

Surfaces:
80% unpaved
20% paved

Gravel South of Trasimeno

ON THE ROLLING HILLS SOUTH OF LAKE TRASIMENO!

This tour will take you to discover the rolling hills and beautiful white roads ( strade bianche ) south of Trasimeno. Between the lake and the beautiful villages of Panicale and Paciano wind white gravel roads and your eyes fill with vastness.

Tour lenght:
45 km

Elevation gain:
750 m

Surfaces:
75% unpaved
25% paved

Gravel around the river Nestore

WHITE ROADS AND OLD RAILWAYS THIS SIDE AND THAT SIDE OF THE NESTORE!

This tour will take you cycling, between quiet white roads ( strade bianche ) and secondary paved roads, through the beautiful Nestore Valley, south of Lake Trasimeno and Perugia, almost to Marsciano; A fairly challenging climb a few kilometers after the start will test your legs.

Tour lenght:
59 km

Elevation gain:
900 m

Surfaces:
60% unpaved
40% paved

Gravel to the Acropolis, Perugia

BETWEEN MONTE TEZIO, PERUGIA AND SOLOMEO!

You will reach the city of Perugia by bike, crossing the surrounding countryside first on one side and then on the other! You will skirt Mount Tezio and visit Solomeo, the village of cashmere. The ride into the city of Perugia will be spectacular and will be made even more magical because you will have to climb to the top of the hill to reach it!

Tour lenght:
75 km

Elevation gain:
900 m

Surfaces:
60% unpaved
40% paved

Gravel in Assisi; Subasio and Spello

SAN FRANCIS’S MOUNTAIN, OLIVE TREES AND THE AQUEDUCT!


Starting at the foot of Assisi you will climb Mount Subasio where a breathtaking 360-degree panorama awaits you! The beautiful white ridge road ( strada bianca) runs through pastures and sinkholes above 1,000 meters above sea level. Challenging tour for well-trained cyclists accustomed to long climbs.

Tour lenght:
50 km

Elevation gain:
1200 m

Surfaces:
70% unpaved
30% paved

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