E-bike tour from Lago Trasimeno to Cortona
E-bike tour from Castiglione del Lago to Cortona through Lake Trasimeno, Tuscan hills and quiet back roads: scenic, smooth and full of charm historic.
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.
Prices include
- Outdoora app for one device.
- Access to the Outdoora app: unlock the tour with track and turn-by-turn navigation.
- Voice assistance: directions along the route, like a virtual guide always with you.
- In-app points of interest: stops and suggestions along the itinerary.
- Rental point support: remote/phone assistance during the tour if needed.
- Phone holder
Supplemental charges
- E-bike/bike rental and accessories (helmet, phone mount, etc.).
- Food & drinks (tastings, light lunch, partner stops).
- Additional services (bike upgrades, damage/insurance options, transfers, etc. if available).
- Outdoora app for extra devices
Meeting point
Cancellation
and no-show policies
- Free cancellation: you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the tour start time.
- Late cancellations: for cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour start time, or in case of no-show, no refund will be issued.
- Date changes: date changes are not possible. If needed, you must cancel according to the terms above and make a new booking (subject to availability and current prices).
- Extras: bookings for extras (bike and accessory rental, tastings, light lunch, other services) follow the same rules as the tour: full refund up to 24 hours before; within 24 hours of the start time or in case of no-show, the full amount is forfeited.
- Weather and trail conditions: in case of bad weather or unsafe conditions (alerts, closures, restrictions), the tour may be cancelled for safety reasons. In these cases, a refund will be issued according to the rules above; any services already started/provided are non-refundable.
- How to cancel: cancellation must be requested via the channel indicated in the booking confirmation (email/WhatsApp/phone). The time the request is received is the one that counts.
