Ancient Appian Way and Castel Gandolfo Lake with Quality Electric-Assist Fat Bike
8 Hours
Mobile Ticket
Hotel Pickup Offered
No
English
Language Offered
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Overview
Head for the Castelli Romani hills and take a mountain bike tour around Castel Gandolfo and the Appian Way. The day-long experience includes a train ride from Rome to the medieval hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo. Ride around pretty Lake Albano, stop for lunch with a lakeside view, then take a leisurely downhill descent along the ancient Appian Way to Rome. The route is aimed at intermediate-level cyclists and covers a distance of roughly 32 miles (52km).
8-hour mountain bike tour from Rome
Travel by train to Castel Gandolfo in Castelli Romani
Follow the guide and ride around Lake Albano
Stop at a trattoria for lunch overlooking the water
Pedal downhill along the Appian Way, an ancient Roman road
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
An Electric-assist Mountain Bike
A helmet
Local guide in English
Lunch at an Italian Trattoria
Exclusions
Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure point
TopBike Rental & Tours (Central Rome)
What To Expect
Meet your guide and group at 10am at Via Labicana in Central Rome. With your group together, you'll travel past Caffarella Park to Rome's Capanelle train station. Board your train to Castel Gandolfo, and relax on the 30-minute journey to the pretty hilltop town. While best known as the site of the papal summer retreat, Castel Gandolfo also boasts picture-perfect scenery with striking views over Lake Albano. Hop off the train and onto your bike for a ride around the water's edge. If the weather is good, there may even be chance for a cool-down dip in the lake. Stop for lunch at a restaurant with a lake view, then return to your bike for a downhill ride along the ancient Appian Way to Rome. The cobblestone road dates back more than 2,300 years, and is flanked by the ruined remains of Roman tombs and temples. Your tour then ends in central Rome.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
From November 1st 2018 until March 31st 2019, the tour runs with a minimum of 3 participants, and on request only.
Duration: 8 hours
Length: 50 km (32 mls)
Elevation: 150 mt (165 yds)
Difficulty level: intermediate, 70% off-road
We require all customers to wear a helmet (provided for free)
Are the tours safe? The answer is: Absolutely! The tours follow carefully planned routes which have limited access to traffic, and some have no traffic at all, meaning you are able to enjoy your ride around the city in total relaxation and safety and you won't have to worry about traffic
Bring a towel and swimming suit during the summer months (May till September) for a nice and refreshing swim in the lake!
Minimum of 3 participants applies (total number of participants on tour). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is only 1 or 2 passengers on the tour. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative for your tour or full refund.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.