Umbria, Italy

Cycling Umbria. The area of Umbria where we’ll be based is the place where an expansive valley abuts the Appenine Mountain foothills. Perugia, Assisi, Spello, and Trevi are great examples of Tuscan hill towns, each set above the valley floor partway into the foothills to the east. These medieval towns, with their narrow labyrinth of lanes, are perfect places to explore on ebike. But it is the hillsides that extend from the upper reaches of these towns that will beckon us most as we set out each day on bike.

Between the first line of hills and the high Appenine Mountains beyond lies a softly rolling sucession of dense hills covered with olive groves and vineyards and patches of forest. Through these hills spreads a spiderweb of small lanes that offer caretakers access to the farthest fields and remote farmhouses. These magical lanes also allows us to immerse ourselves in a place of serenity that only the luckiest of visitors find.

Perugia, Assisi, Trevi, and more. Umbria is a captivating travel destination cherished for its rich history, serene landscapes, and authentic Italian charm. Nestled in Italy’s central region, this idyllic haven boasts innumerable medieval hilltop towns, each with its own unique story to tell. Assisi, renowned for its spiritual significance, is the birthplace of Saint Francis and Saint Clare, with the awe-inspiring Basilica of Saint Francis and the Basilica of Santa Chiara standing as timeless testaments to the town’s spiritual legacy. Perugia, the vibrant capital of Umbria, boasts a storied past dating back to the Etruscan civilization, evident in its well-preserved Etruscan walls, Palazzo dei Priori, and the Fontana Maggiore, offering visitors a glimpse into the city’s illustrious heritage as a cultural and artistic hub. Trevi, a quaint hilltop town, with its rustic charm and medieval origins intertwined with the production of high-quality olive oil, invites visitors to revel in its timeless allure, with narrow streets, medieval architecture, and picturesque piazzas creating an ambiance that captures the essence of Umbria’s rich historical tapestry.

A villa of our own. We’ll stay in a fabulous villa in the Umbrian hills between Assisi and Trevi, in a magnificent manor house surrounded by vinevards and olive groves.

Luxuriously furnished bedrooms with private baths provide personal space, while expansive indoor and outdoor common areas invite the group to assemble and share experiences. We’ll enjoy meals prepared in our gourmet kitchen, and we’ll lounge by our private pool or take walks through the gardens. Our home for this week will ground us and and nourish us and bring us closer to the Umbria that those lucky enough to live here treasure. For one lucky week in Umbria we’ll call this villa home.