Location in Umbria
Woodlands, Sangemini, Todi, valley views
About Martani Mountains
The forested mountain range between Sangemini, Massa Martana and Todi. Demanding MTB routes and panoramic views over the Umbrian valley.
The points of interest you come across on the experiences available in this area, grouped by municipality.
Natura / Gola
A hill massif covered by woods of oaks, Turkey oaks and hornbeams, separating the Umbrian Valley from the Tiber Valley. With peaks above 1,100 metres, it offers ideal terrain for demanding MTB routes with long gravel descents and views across all of central Umbria.
Panorama
The highest peak of the Martani Mountains, at 1,094 metres, offers an exceptional panorama: on one side the Umbrian Valley with Spoleto, Foligno and Assisi, on the other the Tiber Valley as far as Todi. On clear days, the Gran Sasso and Sibillini Mountains are also visible.
Lago / Fiume
An artificial reservoir on the Naia river in the heart of the Martani Mountains, surrounded by Turkey oak and downy oak woods. A natural rest stop along MTB routes on the Martani, with mirror-like water and absolute quiet far from any tourist crowds.
Centro storico
A walled medieval village on the Martani Mountains, with a perfectly preserved Templar castle and a 12th-century abbey. The historic core is one of the most intact in the area and offers a quiet stop far from the most beaten tourist circuits.
Archeologia
A Roman bridge over the Fonnaia stream, along the Via Flaminia, still perfectly preserved with its original arch. A stop largely unknown to tourists, reachable on gravel through the countryside between Narni and San Gemini. A hidden jewel of Roman engineering.
Archeologia
A stretch of the ancient Roman consular road that crossed the Martani Mountains, connecting Rome with Rimini. In some sections the original Roman paving is still visible. Riding this road is a direct immersion in ancient history, across unchanged rural landscapes.
Archeologia
Remains of the ancient Roman city of Otricoli, with theatre, baths and domus. One of the most evocative archaeological sites in southern Umbria.
Archeologia
Vast site of the ancient Roman city of Ocriculum, among the best preserved in southern Umbria. Theatre, amphitheatre, baths and civic basilica emerge from the surrounding countryside, reachable by bike from Otricoli.
Centro storico
A small medieval village on a hill overlooking the Tiber valley. Historic urban fabric with alleys, arches and panoramic terraces. The gateway to Umbria from the Lazio side, ideal as a start or end point for cycling routes.
Natura / Gola
Natural springs of crystal-clear waters that inspired poets and painters from Virgil to Corot. A UNESCO World Heritage site.
Archeologia
An early-Christian jewel from the 4th-5th century, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. A small Lombard temple of rare classical elegance.
Panorama
From the rampart walk of the Rocca Albornoziana opens one of southern Umbria's widest panoramas: the Nera valley, the medieval village below and, on clear days, as far as Monte Soratte in Lazio.
Archeologia
The imposing surviving arch of the Roman bridge built in 27 BC to cross the Nera. Around 30 metres high, it's one of the most evocative remains of Roman engineering in Umbria, reachable by bike along the river bank.
Archeologia
Archaeological site of one of Umbria's most intact Roman cities, abandoned after the 5th-century earthquake and never rebuilt. The forum, theatre, amphitheatre and a paved stretch of the Via Flaminia emerge from the ground. Set in a quiet green park, reachable by bike from Terni.
Centro storico
A small medieval hill village perched on Monte Torre Maggiore, on the slopes of the Martani Mountains above Terni. Narrow alleys, limestone houses and a medieval tower overlooking the Nera Valley. An ideal starting point for MTB climbs on the Martani and for those seeking an authentic, off-the-beaten-track Umbria.
