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Self-guided bike tour between the upper plateaux and the Valnerina
A 5-day self-guided bike tour to discover the Colfiorito plateaus, the greenery of the Valnerina and the plains of Castelluccio, the true heart of the Monti Sibillini National Park. You will reach Spoleto, a city of extraordinary beauty, via the historic Via della Spina route. From there you will go on to San’Anatolia di Narco and then Ferentillo, first passing through the former Spoleto-Norcia Railway trail and then the river Nera Greenway. Leaving the latter behind you, you will climb towards Monteleone di Spoleto, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. It will then head towards Cascia and Norcia. You will then enter the heart of the Parco Nazionale dei Monti Sibillini, crossing ‘little Umbrian Tibet’ to reach Castelluccio di Norcia. You will then tackle a dirt-track climb to get to an altitude of 1795 m a.s.l. then descend to the small village of Preci and return to the starting point at Colfiorito.
This route should only be embarked upon by well-trained cyclists. It is suitable for both mountain bikes and gravel bikes.
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Day 1
Stage 1-
Tour pack collection and briefing
Prior to departure there will be a meeting with our staff at the starting point, to collect your tour pack containing gadgets and gifts, and for a quick briefing on how to use our tour assistance.
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From Colfiorito to Spoleto
The tour kicks off from the splendid Colfiorito plateau. This stage will lead you to Spoleto following the Via della Spina route; the ancient Roman road that connected Spoleto to the Adriatic Sea.
Length: 38 km; Uphill difference in altitude: 590 m;
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Dinner
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Agriturismo/Country House
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Day 2
Stage 2-
From Spoleto to Monteleone di Spoleto
Leaving Spoleto you will enter the splendid Valnerina. From Spoleto, you will first follow the most beautiful and spectacular stretch of the former Spoleto-Norcia Railway trail (with viaducts and tunnels) and then part of the river Nera Greenway until you will reach Ferentillo. From here you will tackle the climb that will lead you to Monteleone di Spoleto.
Length: 60 km; Uphill difference in altitude: 1730 m;
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Dinner
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Agriturismo/Country House
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Day 3
Stage 3-
From Monteleone di Spoleto to Norcia
Short but very spectacular stage. From Monteleone di Spoleto, along pleasant dirt roads in the hills and roads with little traffic, you will first reach the ancient Cascia and then Norcia. Here you can taste the local specialties and recover your energy to tackle the next stage, the most ‘Apennine’ of all.
Length: 37 km; Uphill difference in altitude: 830 m;
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Dinner
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Agriturismo/Country House
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Day 4
Stage 4-
From Norcia to Castelluccio di Norcia to Preci
Departure from Norcia to tackle the long and gentle climb that will take you, in about 20 km, to the Piana di Castelluccio; you will cross ‘the little Umbrian Tibet’ and then reach Castelluccio. You’ll be able to stop and taste the local specialties and then tackle the last climb of the day, a dirt road on a mountain path, to reach 1795 m a.s.l. and Monte delle Rose, the highest point on the tour. The next 15 km will be downhill and will take you to the small village of Preci.
Length: 55 km; Uphill difference in altitude: 1580 m;
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Dinner
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Agriturismo/Country House
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Day 5
Stage 5-
From Preci to Colfiorito
The last stage of the tour, which is moderately demanding, will skirt the Torricchio mountain reserve and take you back to the Colfiorito plateaux.
Length: 38 km; Uphill difference in altitude: 1050 m;
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- Starting point:
- Colfiorito
- Included services:
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Meals
Accomodation
What the price includes:
- GPX tracking of the entire route;
- Road book with general directions on the route;
- 4 nights in an Farm Stay or Country house;
- 4 breakfasts;
- 4 3-course dinners, drinks included, at a farm stay or restaurant;
- You will have access to assistance throughout the tour, in case of emergencies or other requirements;
- Pack with gadgets and gifts;
- Insurance.
What the price does NOT include:
- Transportation of any kind is NOT included, except what is expressly set out under the heading “What the price includes”;
- In general, everything that is not set out under the heading “What the price includes” is NOT included;
- Bicycle and accessories.
Additional information:
- ON REQUEST, a luggage transport service will be available to your overnight accommodation;
- ON REQUEST, a bike or e-bike rental service will be available;
- To complete this tour, an aptitude for cycling and minimal training are required;
- Good physical fitness is required;
- There are about 4-5 hours of cycling every day;
- This itinerary can be purchased by a minimum of 2 participants;
- Single occupancy of a double room is subject to a supplement of 120 euro.
