From Lago Trasimeno to Cortona: self-guided e-bike tour

Once the tour is booked, you can come to our rental point to collect the bikes, so you can start with our virtual guide, which will accompany you step by step.

This e-bike tour starts at our bike rental in Castiglione del Lago, in the heart of the Lake Trasimeno area, and takes you to Cortona on a scenic, very enjoyable out-and-back route.

The route alternates paved roads and dirt tracks, but runs almost entirely on quiet secondary roads, with only one short, unavoidable stretch on a main road, making it ideal for those who want to ride away from traffic and gradually immerse themselves in the landscape between Umbria and Tuscany.

From the very start, you ride in the evocative setting of Lake Trasimeno, through open countryside, gentle hills, and views that accompany you as you leave the lakeside area towards the Val di Chiana. The tour naturally tells the story of the transition from a landscape shaped by water and the lake's wide horizons to a more typical Tuscan one, made of rolling hills, white gravel roads, cultivated fields, and historic villages.

Your destination is Cortona, one of Tuscany’s most charming towns, of Etruscan origin and later developed in Roman and medieval times. Perched on a hillside overlooking the Val di Chiana, Cortona is the perfect finish for this itinerary, with its historic character, ancient walls, and the authentic atmosphere of a Tuscan hill town.

After your stop, the return to Castiglione del Lago follows the same spirit as the outward leg: a smooth, varied route that combines the charm of Lake Trasimeno with the timeless beauty of Cortona.

Please note: there is plenty of parking available directly at the meeting point.