The village of Montecchio has medieval origins. Built around the twelfth century. on Roman pre-existences, by the Chiaravalle di Todi family, it served as a fortified castle with two circles of walls, controlling the underlying Tiber valley. It is one of the best preserved medieval villages in the area and is today a lively town with various activities. It was ruled by several noble families, after the Chiaravalle, the Alviano, the Baschi and the Colonna, and then passed under the Acts.

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ocated on a hill overlooking the Tiber valley, Montecchio preserves the charm of the Middle Ages intact with its alleys, squares, the light tones of the stone and the mighty walls with defense towers. With a vaguely elliptical shape, the village is one of the best preserved in the valley. Soft hills of olive trees draw its territory. Dense woods make the landscape vivid and lush in the summer, while autumn paints the Mediterranean scrub in orange and red.

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1. Tour dei Borghi Silenti - giro ad anello

58.0km

05:03

1,470m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Baschi, Lago di Corbara, Necropoli del Vallone San Lorenzo - giro ad anello

27.4km

02:21

690m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Historic Village of Montecchio – Civitella del Lago loop from Montecchio

60.3km

05:24

1,500m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Elevation 370 m

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Wednesday 28 January

11°C

4°C

38 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Location: Montecchio, Terni, Umbria, Italy

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Historic Village of Montecchio

1. Tour dei Borghi Silenti - giro ad anello

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3. Historic Village of Montecchio – Civitella del Lago loop from Montecchio

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