Tour - I borghi delle due valli

Umbria is not bathed by the sea but is still a region rich in water, including springs, streams and lakes. The lake district of Lake Trasimeno, the fourth largest lake in Italy by extension, is one of the most characteristic and well-known in Umbria, as well as one of the most popular with cyclists, who can decide to cycle on the plains along its banks or climb the hills. that surround it, admiring its three islands from above and, if the time is right, unforgettable sunsets.

Ancient fishing villages alternate with small beaches and tourist spots, highly suggestive panoramic points are added to the beauties of the most important villages, such as Castiglione del Lago, Passignano, Tuoro and Magione.

A soft, romantic landscape, ideal for cycling to discover its many facets. You can pedal along its banks, without effort, closely observing the fishermen and then stop for lunch in a small restaurant, overlooking the lake, to enjoy a plate of fresh fish or the typical torta al testo. Or go up the hill, reaching the medieval villages of Panicale, Paciano and Città della Pieve, to visit these enchanting towns and discover some of the most beautiful viewpoints in Umbria.

FRIDAY

Arrival in Trasimeno AreaYour welcome will be in a vinery to taste the wine of the areaDinner and overnight in Passignano sul Trasimeno

SATURDAY

The day will be spent entirely by bicycle. Departure in the morning from Passignano sul Trasimeno in the direction of Castiglione del Lago. The route runs along the lakeside on an unpaved dirt road, transforming into a pleasant cycle-pedestrian itinerary on gravel and compacted earth, with numerous pedestrian bridges and picnic areas.The scenery of the reeds and the ease with which you will be able to see the wild birds in this stretch of the protected area of Lake Trasimeno deserves numerous stops that allow you to gaze out over the lake.Free lunchWe will make a brief stop at Campo del Sole and on the shores of Tuoro sul Trasimeno, theatre of the "battle of Trasimeno", which took place on 24 June 217 BC, in which Hannibal's Carthaginian army defeated the Roman army.Return by bike.Dinner and overnight in Passignano sul Trasimeno

SUNDAY

In the morning, before returning to your destination, departure for a mini-cruise to Isola Maggiore, one of the three islands of the lake, the only one inhabited. It hosted St. Francis during an entire Lent.The small village consists of a single entirely paved road along which the houses of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries overlook, among which the pretty house of the Capitano del Popolo stands out.