Journey to the heart of the Belpaese, where Umbria and Tuscany meet amid the emerald green waters of the Tiber.
TheAlta Val Tiberina is a kind of borderland between the West and the East of Italy, where nature and art meet, between a Renaissance masterpiece by Piero della Francesca on the one hand and the force of Alberto Burri ‘s Pop Art impulses on the other.
A little magic to be discovered by pedaling along the country lanes that surround the charming Città di Castello, the valley’s main center, rich in history and culture.

Itinerary featured in the Guidebook Viatoribus: “Italia in Bici con Gusto”

Itinerary description:
The 25-km loop route has start and finish at Città di Castello.
From Piazza Garibaldi exit the historic center onto Viale de Cesare in the direction of Fano. Skirting the hospital, take the road to Badiali, then follow the signs for Vallurbana and Selci-Lama. When you reach Grumale locality, at the first fork (after 500 m.) turn left at a poorly marked crossroads near the sign indicating the “Torrione” restaurant.

After 1.2 km you arrive in Selci-Lama, where near the Selci River you enter the bicycle path on a dirt background that without difficulty reaches the confluence with the Tiber outside the town.
Following the course of the river for about 10 km, pedaling surrounded by greenery, we return to Città di Castello near the Canoe Club. On asphalt you point the handlebars toward the historic center.

Route type: loop
Length: 25 km
Height difference in ascent: 50 m
Height difference on descent: 50 m
Highest point: 333 m
Lowest point: 275 m
Type of surface: mixed

Technical tips:
Thefirst 10 km to Selci-Lama are on secondary asphalt roads, the rest of the route is on protected bike path passable only by bike or on foot.

Municipality of departure: Città di Castello
Starting location: Città di Castello
City of arrival: Città di Castello
Place of arrival: Città di Castello

Recommended period: all year round