Sport & Outdoor in Umbria

Umbria is a remarkable place for all kinds of sports and outdoor activities. The rolling hills and spectacular mountain ranges are perfect for those passionate about rock climbing and hiking. The beautiful rivers are made for canoeing, white water rafting and the lakes offer a whole range of water sports activities. You will find all the equipment you need for your crafts and hobbies in all the major towns. Our self catering holiday homes provide cheap comfortable bases from which you can start your outdoor adventure in Umbria.


For water sports choose Lake Trasimeno, Montedoglio, Corbara and the beautiful Pediluco in the south. Trasimeno is the only one safe for bathing with sandy beaches at Castiglione del Largo. This large idyllic lake offers water cycling, surfing and boat trips to the 3 islands. You can get all what this beautiful lake has to offer using our holiday homes in Tuoro sul Trasimeno and Villastrada. In the south of Umbria "Val Nerina" features various water sports including white water rafting.


Umbria is home to many bike paths and trails that run throughout the region. Private cycling tours can be customized to all levels of ability. Enjoy leisure rides through the countryside and small towns or choose to stop for a picnic lunch next to a vineyard. There are a number of very beautiful and relatively flat bike trails in Umbria including one that runs around the lake Trasimeno and others along the banks of the River Tiber. A great advantage for cyclists in Umbria is the vast network of country roads with rare traffic that branch in every direction. Local tourism agencies hire out bikes and maps for adventure tours. There are many signposted trails across Umbria for walking and hiking and most tourist information centers will be able to give you maps and guides. The walks range from a few hours to whole day excursions. You can follow the traces of St. Francis walking from Assisi to Arezzo or discover the impressive landscapes of the Sibillini National Park. A fantastic itinerary is the Grande Anello, a 9 day trek of 120 kilometers along the entire massif of the Sibillini.


While there are several opportunities to explore this region by car, foot and bike, an unforgettable way to enhance your vacation experience is on horseback. An expert guide will lead you through the colorful Umbrian countryside, stopping as you please to rest or soak up the natural beauties surrounding you. A large number of local stables hire out horses and offer guided treks. You don't have waste time looking around for affordable but comfortable accommodation. Our houses and bungalows are always ready to welcome you and your family.


The extreme sports fans are also well catered for with hang gliding at Monte Cucco and the Sibilini, mountaineering and rock climbing in rocky mountains in the north or hot air ballooning in Todi.